posmatm★★★★★VerifiedEP 13This scene evokes deep sorrow—Izana's death is heartbreaking due to his pain, while Takemichi's victory reflects his growth. The perfect finale resolves the Tenjiku Arc and sets up for the next season
At 26, Takemichi Hanagaki is a total loser who can leap back in time to his middle school days, not to relive the glory years, but to stop the people he loves from dying. In the Tenjiku Arc, he's just finished dealing with the Black Dragons and thinks maybe, finally, things will work out. They don't. Tetta Kisaki, the scheming mastermind Takemichi already exposed, has latched onto a new power base: Tenjiku, a rival gang led by the mysterious Izana Kurokawa, who has a deeply personal connection to Mikey and the Tokyo Manji Gang. Now Takemichi has to rally his allies for what might be the most dangerous confrontation yet, all while the clock ticks on Hinata's life in the present. This 13-episode TV series from LIDENFILMS leans hard into the emotional stakes that make the franchise work. The gang warfare is brutal, but what keeps you watching is Takemichi, a guy who's genuinely not strong, not cool, and not particularly smart, but refuses to stop trying. The time-travel element here carries real weight, closer to the desperation you feel in Erased or Re:Zero than anything lighthearted. If you liked Steins;Gate's sense of dread about changing timelines, this hits a similar nerve, just with fistfights instead of microwaves. It's raw, it's emotional, and it earns the punches it throws, both literal and otherwise.
Mikey, Tokyo Manji Gang's leader, is a charismatic but melancholic figure, fiercely protective of his friends.
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Time-leaping delinquent Takemichi fights to save his ex-girlfriend and alter a brutal future.
Mongillo Casey
This season covers Chapters 122-185 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 186.

posmatm★★★★★VerifiedEP 13This scene evokes deep sorrow—Izana's death is heartbreaking due to his pain, while Takemichi's victory reflects his growth. The perfect finale resolves the Tenjiku Arc and sets up for the next season
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 13Learning about Kisake’s motives helps clarify some of the plot's uncertainties. The plot twist in this episode was brutal. Takemichi’s mission is finally paying off, it seems. Will be interesting to see what happens in the new season.
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 12Emotionally devastating episode. Learning all the backstory of Izana doesn’t excuse his actions, but it does provide context for why he was the way that he was due to what had happened to him. Kakucho is a true friend. The audience is really rooting for Takemichi.
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 11Seeing Izana’s and Shinichorio’s past tries to humanise Izana and his reasons for hating Mikey. Izana’s and Mikey’s dynamics are complicated, and they try to explore this. The plot twist was devastating.
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 10Takemichi’s determination is palpable in this episode. You could feel the hope at the turning point of the fight, but there is still an underlying feeling of uncertainty. The plot twist was shocking, but hopefully it helps Takemichi achieve his goals, and it shows that the people that he is trying to save know it.
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 9Showing that the Toman members are capable of fighting without Mikey or Draken shows why it is such a feared or respected gang; they are competent. Intense fighting scene, not sure how the turning point will go.
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 8Learning about Inui’s and Kokonoi’s history was heartbreaking. The gang fight was intimidating and brutal compared to previous seasons. The outcome is uncertain at this point.
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 7Intense fight scenes. Accurately shows the strength of the Tenjiku gang, even beyond the world of delinquent gangs. Some heartbreaking revelations. The loyalty characters have to Toman, and the original Black Dragons are admirable.
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 6This episode does well to explore Izana as a character and his motivations against Toman. The heartbreaking moment, you can start to understand what had led to Mikey’s spiral and how Izana used that to get what he wants. Seeing Takemichi motivate Toman while they are down shows how much he is impacting the gang, hopefully for good.
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 5Being able to see the Sano siblings' past helps to understand their bond and how their family was affected by Shinichirou's death. The lead-up to the fight between Toman and Tenjiku shows the changing climate amongst the gangs. This episode was devastating.
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 4Learning the inner workings of the fifth division in Toman was interesting and shows that there is more structure to the gang than expected. Setting about the history between the characters and their having a direct impact on the present shows good writing for the season and future plot.
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 3Takemichi’s spiral from guilt and desperation is heartbreaking. The plot twist with Hinata balanced it out, reminding him what he is fighting for. Learning more about the Sano family, it creates more tension between the new gang and plot. The plot twist was brutal, but it shows the inner workings of Toman.
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 2This episode was tense, showcasing how the new present is heavily changing the future into something that Takemichi feels helpless against. This season is doing a good job of creating the sense of desperation Takemichi has felt the whole time. The plot twist was effective in creating high stakes for the rest of the season.
kirstyb★★★★★VerifiedEP 1This episode is a good continuation of the previous season finale. The building of Tenjiku as this season’s antagonist, while introducing new characters, was well done. Dots are being connected involving Takemichi’s ability, and what is revealed does well to move the plot and create interesting future interactions.
chill★★★★★VerifiedEP 12After weeks of buildup, the story reaches a critical point where emotions, tension, and character development all come together. The episode carries a heavy atmosphere from beginning to end and does an excellent job maintaining suspense.
chill★★★★★VerifiedEP 11It pushes the story into its most intense phase yet, as the arc moves from buildup into full scale conflict and emotional payoff. The episode carries a heavy sense of urgency from start to finish, with tension constantly escalating.
chill★★★★★VerifiedEP 10This episode is a crucial escalation point in the Tenjiku Arc, pushing the story closer to its climax while maintaining strong emotional depth and narrative tension.
chill★★★★★VerifiedEP 9Character focus remains a key strength. Several important figures are pushed into difficult situations, revealing more about their motivations and emotional state. Takemichi continues to struggle under pressure, but his determination remains a central driving force of the story.
chill★★★★★VerifiedEP 8It marks a noticeable escalation in intensity as the arc moves closer to its major confrontation. The episode focuses on tightening tension, positioning characters, and pushing the story toward open conflict.
chill★★★★★VerifiedEP 7It continues building strong momentum as the story moves closer to the long awaited confrontation. Instead of focusing on action, the episode emphasizes tension, preparation, and the emotional state of the characters before the clash.