The highly acclaimed sci-fi action thriller anime Tokyo Revengers is set to make a highly-anticipated comeback with a sequel. This exciting announcement was made at a special event held on June 16, 2024, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the anime’s adaptation. To add to the anticipation, a promotional trailer recapping the thrilling events of the past seasons was also released on YouTube.
The anime’s official Twitter account confirmed that a sequel for Tokyo Revengers will be released. Although the exact format of the sequel, whether it will be a movie or a fourth TV season, has not been confirmed, the announcement was initially made at the Matsudo Touring event, which commemorated the anime’s fourth anniversary and brought back nostalgic memories for dedicated viewers.
[🔥Tokyo Revengers ]📣Confirmed: The Sequel to be produced!!!New KV features Takemichi and Mikey.Stay tuned for the upcoming news! #TokyoRevengers #東京リベンガーズ pic.twitter.com/1BlN8wqysS
— PONY CANYON ANIME (@ponycan_anime) June 16, 2024
The second installment of Tokyo Revengers is a clear indication of the manga’s triumph as it has spawned three seasons. The initial season premiered in 2020, with subsequent seasons following in the following years. The manga, written and illustrated solely by Ken Wakui, is the original source material.
Below, you can view the promotional trailer and key visuals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKPXdN32w8g
The main elements of the visual depict a battered and injured Takemichi carefully embracing Mikey in a protective manner.
Fairy Tale Revengers Anime Series Also Announced
To celebrate its fourth anniversary in 2025, the company has planned a special project that will offer a one-of-a-kind experience for fans. Titled ‘Dachi Live,’ the project will showcase the stars of Tokyo Revengers, such as Yuki Shin (known for his role as Natsuo in My Hero Academia) as Takemichi, and Yu Hayashi (famous for his role as Tanaka in Haikyu!!) as Mikey. In addition, the announcement of a new mini-anime series, Fairy Tale Revengers, has also been made, which will merge Tokyo Revengers with well-loved Japanese fairy tales. The first installment will be a reimagined version of Momotaro, promising an exciting
About Tokyo Revengers
“Ken Wakui wrote and illustrated Tokyo Revengers, a manga that was serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine from March 1, 2017 to November 2022. The manga has been compiled into 31 tankobon volumes.”
After discovering that Tokyo Manji Gang had murdered his former girlfriend from middle school, Takemichi Hanagaki found himself pushed from the railway platform.
He landed on the tracks and closed his eyes, ready to accept his impending death. However, when he opened his eyes, he found himself 12 years in the past, having time-leaped.
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