Tokyo Revengers
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Tokyo Revengers
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About this listen
In this episode of Bento Radio, we unpack the wild, time-traveling world of Tokyo Revengers—a series that’s more than just gang fights and high-stakes drama. We follow Takemichi Hanagaki as he’s thrust 12 years into the past with one goal: save his childhood love and rewrite fate. But beneath the punches and plot twists lies a deeper exploration of Japan’s youth, social exclusion, and the cultural roots of gang life.
We break down how the series uses time travel to explore trauma, redemption, and the ripple effects of choice. Then we zoom out—connecting the show to real Japanese subcultures like the Bosozoku biker gangs and Tsukiban girl gangs, and drawing parallels to anime like Great Teacher Onizuka, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Tenjo Tenge.
Join us as we explore:
- The psychology of second chances
- The rise and fall of Japan’s gang culture
- How tattoos, social class, and misfit identity shape the narrative
- And why Tokyo Revengers resonates so strongly with a generation that feels left behind
If you love anime that hits hard and makes you think, this one’s for you.
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