Tokyo Revengers (2021)

A middle-aged loser travels in time to his school years, and, in order to save the love of his life from future doom, he must become the leader of a dreaded school gang.

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Native Title: 東京リベンジャーズ
Also Known As: Tokyo卍Revengers , Tokyo Ribenjazu
Screenwriter: Takahashi Izumi
Director: Hanabusa Tsutomu
Genres: Action, Crime, Youth, Sci-Fi
Tags: Adapted From A Manga, Gang, Fate, Time Travel, Gang War, Slight Romance, Street Fight, Death, School Rivalry, Murder (Vote or add tags)

Country: Japan
Type: Movie
Release Date: Jul 9, 2021
Duration: 2 hr. 0 min.
Score: 8.2 (scored by 1,821 users)
Ranked: #1496
Popularity: #3003
Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

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In the live-action adaptation of "Tokyo Revengers," the story revolves around Takemichi Hanagaki, a young man who leads a mundane life working a dead-end job. Haunted by regrets and the loss of his girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana, in a tragic incident, Takemichi finds himself transported back in time to his middle school days.

Determined to change the course of fate and prevent Hinata's death, Takemichi realizes that his middle school self is deeply entwined with the violent delinquent gang, the Tokyo Manji Gang. Led by the ruthless Kisaki Tetta, the gang's actions set off a chain of events that lead to Hinata's demise.

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Armed with the knowledge of the future, Takemichi embarks on a mission to alter the past. He reconnects with his former friends from middle school, including the tough but loyal Naoto Tachibana, Hinata's younger brother. Together, they strategize to dismantle the Tokyo Manji Gang and prevent the tragedies that await them.

Facing formidable foes and grappling with the consequences of altering time, Takemichi confronts his own fears and insecurities. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice. As the stakes escalate and the past threatens to repeat itself, Takemichi must summon all his courage to rewrite history and save the ones he loves.

Through thrilling action sequences, heartfelt moments, and unexpected twists, the live-action adaptation of "Tokyo Revengers" delivers a gripping tale of redemption, second chances, and the power of determination. As Takemichi navigates the complexities of time travel and battles against formidable adversaries, he learns that changing the past is not just about altering events, but also about confronting one's own inner demons and forging a brighter future.

~~ Adapted from the manga series "Tokyo Revengers" (東京卍リベンジャーズ) by Wakui Ken (和久井健).

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