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Recently, on Tuesday, September 3rd, Tokyo Revengers unveiled the inaugural episode of its highly anticipated third season, bringing a wave of unexpected turns. A fresh ensemble of intriguing characters made their entrance, primarily comprising members of the formidable Tenjiku gang, hailing from Yokohama, a city nestled to the south of Japan’s bustling capital. Notably, the gang is under the enigmatic leadership of Izana Kurokawa, and they have welcomed Kisaki Tetta into their ranks as the General Chief of Staff, following his expulsion from Toman at the close of season 2, due to his manipulative role in the Christmas Showdown events.
Episode 1 of this new season also presents our protagonist, Takemichi Hanagaki, grappling with a crucial question: does the series’ primary antagonist, Kisaki, share his extraordinary ability to leap through time and alter the course of history? Despite Takemichi’s tireless efforts to reshape events for the better and prevent the untimely demise of his close companions, he finds himself repeatedly unable to secure a future devoid of sorrow and loss. Could the reason behind Takemichi’s repeated setbacks be linked to the possibility that his adversary, Kisaki, possesses a similar power to meddle with the past? Let’s delve deeper into this intriguing dynamic.
The notion put forth by Takemichi is indeed a shrewd one, demonstrating a surprising depth of insight for a character not often associated with intellectual prowess. If Takemichi can navigate a dozen years into the past to alter the course of fate, what’s to prevent someone else from wielding this extraordinary power? In the grand scheme of things, Takemichi, aside from being the central figure, lacks any inherent quality that would singularly designate him as the sole time leaper in this narrative. Thus, it’s entirely conceivable that Kisaki may also possess this rare ability. However, this line of thinking turns out to be a clever diversion, a strategic misdirection. Kisaki isn’t the force disrupting Takemichi’s efforts to reshape the past for the better. While Kisaki consistently wreaks havoc on the lives of our cherished characters, it’s not because he shares the capacity for time travel. The prospect of Kisaki having such power would surely leave our benevolent yet comparatively vulnerable protagonist at a distinct disadvantage.
Nonetheless, it’s worth noting that Kisaki is cognizant of the concept of time leaping, a revelation that emerges in the current season. If the series remains faithful to Ken Wakui’s manga, as it’s expected to, viewers can anticipate a pivotal showdown between the story’s central figures. In this climactic encounter, Takemichi openly acknowledges his time-leaping abilities, prompting Kisaki to divulge that he lacks this supernatural capability. However, he does possess knowledge of the concept and may even be acquainted with someone else who shares this extraordinary power.
The identity of this enigmatic individual remains a tantalizing mystery, one that will undoubtedly unravel in due time. For now, the stage is set for the commencement of the Kanto Incident, promising an exhilarating narrative arc in the gripping tale of Tokyo Revengers.