“We are kept keen on the grindstone of pain and necessity.” ― H.G. Wells, The Time Machine Hanagaki Takemichi, 27. Former delinquent, peaked in middle school. Virgin. Aimless. Menial employee, pron…
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Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: TBA Source: Manga Story Summary: Takemichi feels as though his life peaked in middle school. In those days he was a member of a gang,…
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Second Impressions – Tokyo Revengers
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Tokyo Revengers – 06
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Tokyo Revengers – 14
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Tokyo Revengers – 05
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Tokyo Revengers – 19
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Tokyo Revengers – 09
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Tokyo Revengers – 13
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Tokyo Revengers – 22
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Tokyo Revengers – 21
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Tokyo Revengers – 03
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Tokyo Revengers – 18
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Tokyo Revengers – 16
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Tokyo Revengers – 11
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Tokyo Revengers – 17
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Tokyo Revengers – 23
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Tokyo Revengers – 20
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Tokyo Revengers – 07
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Tokyo Revengers – 08
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Tokyo Revengers – 10
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