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Questions about Tokyo Revengers

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who wrote and illustrated the Tokyo Revengers manga?

Ken Wakui wrote and illustrated Tokyo Revengers. The manga was serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine from the 1st of March, 2017, to the 16th of November, 2022. Its 278 chapters were collected into 31 volumes.

How many copies of Tokyo Revengers have been sold worldwide?

By June 2024, Tokyo Revengers had over 80 million copies in circulation worldwide. The series ranked third in manga sales for the full year of 2021 with over 24.9 million copies sold, and ranked second in 2022 with over eleven million copies sold.

When did the Tokyo Revengers anime premiere and who produced it?

The Tokyo Revengers anime premiered on the 11th of April, 2021, on MBS and other Japanese networks. It was produced by Liden Films and directed by Koichi Hatsumi.

Why is the manji symbol censored in international releases of Tokyo Revengers?

The Buddhist manji symbol used by the Tokyo Manji Gang resembles the left-facing swastika adopted by the Nazi party, creating potential confusion in countries where that history is prominent. Producers censored it from all official releases outside Japan, either removing it entirely or covering it with rays of light. Muse Communication later reversed this decision for Southeast Asian and South Asian audiences following fan backlash.

What major awards has Tokyo Revengers won?

Tokyo Revengers won the 44th Kodansha Manga Award in the shonen category in 2020. The opening theme "Cry Baby" won Best Theme Song at the 44th Anime Grand Prix. The 45th Anime Grand Prix awarded its Grand Prix to Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown, the series' second season.

Where can I watch the Tokyo Revengers anime?

The first season is available on Crunchyroll worldwide outside Asia. The second and third seasons are on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ worldwide. The English dub was set to begin airing on Adult Swim's Toonami block from the 8th of February, 2026.

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