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Tokyo Revengers (Live-action) (2021)

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by cookie 27-11-2023

TOKYO REVENGERS LIVE ACTION

Tokyo Revengers (Live-action) (2021) is a Japanese action, psychological, and fantasy film, based on the manga of the same name by author Wakui Ken. The film follows the time-travel adventures of Takemichi Hanagaki, a 26-year-old man living in regret and humiliation, after his ex-lover Hinata Tachibana is killed by a violent gang called the Tokyo Manji Gang. . He was given the opportunity to return to the past, when he was 15 years old and a member of the Tokyo Manji Gang. He decides to change history, save Hinata and prevent the rise of the Tokyo Manji Gang.

Takemichi must face many difficulties and dangers, such as being beaten, kidnapped, stabbed, shot, to save his friends and lover. He must also find a way to become an influential person in the Tokyo Manji Gang, so he can stop Kisaki and Hanma from the inside. He must constantly switch back and forth between the past and present, to receive Naoto's help and keep up to date with changes in history.

Tokyo Revengers (Live-action) (2021) is a fascinating and touching film, giving the audience both thrilling and touching emotions. Besides, the film also has many eye-catching action scenes but also does not lack moments of friendship, love and family. The film depicts Takemichi's growth from a cowardly and weak person to a brave and determined person while also highlighting the importance of living with one's responsibilities and choices.

Director: Tsutomu Hanabusa
Screenwriter: Tsutomu Hanabusa and Izumi Takahashi, based on the manga of the same name by Wakui Ken
Cast: Kitamura Takumi as Takemichi Hanagaki, Yoshizawa Ryo as Mikey - Sano Manjiro, Yamada Yuki as Draken - Ryuguji Ken, Imada Mio as Hinata Tachibana, Sugino Yosuke as Naoto Tachibana, and many more
Duration: 119 minutes
Number of episodes: 1 episode
Status: Completed
Genre: Action, psychological, fantasy
Release year: 2021
Country: Japan

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