Takemichi Hanagaki is a freelancer that’s reached the absolute pits of despair in his life. He finds out that the only girlfriend he ever had, in middle school, Hinata Tachibana, had been killed by the ruthless Tokyo Manji Gang. The day after hearing about her death, he’s standing on the station platform and ends up being pushed over onto the tracks by a herd of people. He closes his eyes thinking he’s about to die, but when he opens his eyes back up, he somehow had gone back in time 12 years. Now that he’s back living the best days of his life, Takemichi decides to get revenge on his life.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Feb 06, 2023.
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Izana appears to be dominating in his fight against Mikey, but Mikey's kicks take a toll on Izana's body too. Out of desperation, Izana takes rash measures and the situation gets out of control.
The episode was rated 8,02 from 57 votes.
After saving Draken's life, Takemichi returns to the future to find that Akkun made his dreams to become a hairstylist come true and the accident caused by Toman that killed Hina never happened. After reuniting with Naoto, he finds out that Hina is alive, and they go to see her. Right before they're supposed to see her, Takemichi starts having some doubts because he's embarrassed at the fact that he hadn't changed at all and suddenly says he doesn't want to see her.
The episode was rated 8,02 from 177 votes.
Mikey and Draken show up at the pier, though they should be in the depths of despair. Now Mikey confronts his brother Izana, and the battle between the leaders of Toman and Tenjiku begins.
The episode was rated 8,06 from 53 votes.
Smiley and Angry, Captain and Vice-Captain of Fourth Division, come to the rescue of Takemichi and his friends. To get revenge, they head to Tenjiku's hideout, where Takemichi encounters a childhood friend who gives him some disturbing information.
The episode was rated 8,08 from 52 votes.
Mitsuya arrives at the church, but is seriously injured in a surprise attack. Finding himself in another pinch, Takemichi gathers himself and makes a bold declaration regarding the future of Black Dragon. Though Taiju continues to beat him down, Takemichi keeps getting back up to face him again.
The episode was rated 8,09 from 75 votes.
With the situation coming to a close, Izana makes a surprising confession, and Hanma and Kisaki make their escape. Fearing that Kisaki will continue to threaten the future, Takemichi and Draken go after them in the falling snow.
The episode was rated 8,10 from 62 votes.
After defeating Black Dragon, Takemichi finds himself being taken by Mikey to Hina's place, to face the girl he broke up with just the day before.
The episode was rated 8,15 from 68 votes.
After declaring victory over Black Dragon at Tokyo Manji Gang's first meeting of the year, Mikey makes an unexpected announcement.
The episode was rated 8,17 from 69 votes.
Takemichi returns to the past to change the horrific new timeline. After meeting Chifuyu, Takemichi realizes what he must do.
The episode was rated 8,18 from 74 votes.
Sorely missing the presence of Mikey and Draken, Takemichi and the other members of Toman face a monumental struggle against Tenjiku. The Haitani Brothers including one of Tenjiku's Big Four work in magnificent combination. Hakkai and Angry must figure out how to overcome this formidable pair.
The episode was rated 8,21 from 52 votes.
Takemichi heads to his first Toman meeting wearing his jacket and is surprised to see the vice commander of Valhalla, Hanma, and Chifuyu standing next to Mikey. Not only that, but he finds out that it was Kisaki Tetta who arranged all of this. Takemichi falls into despair when he realizes he wasn't able to change the future again despite Baji sacrificing his own life to protect Toman. And then, Chifuyu says...
The episode was rated 8,27 from 162 votes.
Battered and bloody, Takemichi shows what he is truly made of by resisting an S-62 Generation member to protect Koko. After witnessing Takemichi's heroism, Inupi makes an unbelievable request. Later, Takemichi reports to Mikey about the betrayal by a Toman captain.
The episode was rated 8,32 from 53 votes.
After revealing his secret, Hakkai overcomes his fear of his brother and faces down Taiju with Takemichi. Just when defeat looks imminent, the familiar sound of a bike engine heralds Mikey's arrival at the church. However, something seems odd about him.
The episode was rated 8,40 from 73 votes.
Certain that he has changed the future, Takemichi returns to the present. However, the timeline he returns to is the worst one yet.
The episode was rated 8,55 from 71 votes.
The battle between Toman and Tenjiku seesaws back and forth, but one by one, Toman's toughest fighters are no longer able to carry on. Yet Takemichi keeps getting back up no matter how many times Kakucho beats him down. Kisaki then steps in trying to end things, but Takemichi does not flinch.
The episode was rated 8,71 from 59 votes.
