“An exciting blend of satisfying violence, tensive moments, surges of pleasing lightheartedness, and touching emotional moments.”
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Tokyo Revengers – 10
Well - never mind, I guess. Read more
Tokyo Revengers – 17
Damn, this series has a lot of characters. Read more
Tokyo Revengers – 03
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Tokyo Revengers – 20
That had to be self-parody. Read more
Tokyo Revengers – 05
Making a living is going to be pretty problematical when you disappear for days or weeks at a time. Read more
Tokyo Revengers – 08
I feel like this is a series that works best if you don't think too hard about it. Read more
Tokyo Revengers – 19
The joke here is, it's actually Kazutora who's respecting the situation. Read more
Tokyo Revengers – 23
A much-needed change of pace. Read more
Tokyo Revengers – 09
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Tokyo Revengers DROPPED
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Tokyo Revengers – 11
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Tokyo Revengers – 06
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Tokyo Revengers – 21
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Tokyo Revengers – 15
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Tokyo Revengers – 14
What's the deal with these gang meetings and gang brawls all happening at shrines? Read more
Tokyo Revengers – 22
It's all fun and games till someone loses an eye. Read more
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Tokyo Revengers – Episode 13
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