True to his position as president of the Tokyo Manji Gang, on more than one occasion it’s Mikey who saves the day after entering the fray.īolstered by this pure fighting prowess, Mikey positions himself - and Toman - at the top of Shibuya’s underworld. He’s practiced martial arts since early childhood, and has come into his own so much that those around him see him as nothing short of a prodigy. When it comes to fisticuffs, Mikey is as formidable as they come. Of course, the law of the jungle also values those with unrivaled strength - and Mikey has that in spades. With his ability to deliver in any situation and stay protective of everyone under his wing, it’s easy to see why the other gang members look up to him as a dependable leader. Mikey’s effective presidency stems from his calm, imposing behavior when it’s time to get down to business.
Toman’s motto is “all for one and one for all,” after all! Though Mikey is young and carefree at heart (more on this later), a tragic darkness gradually festers within him that helps him both suppress those characteristics and rein in his fellow Toman members, molding them into hardened criminals. No doubt you’ll remember in your own school days how the overall mood and atmosphere in a class with a loud, fun-loving teacher was more upbeat and cheerful than one with a stern, by-the-book instructor! Mikey transforms the Tokyo Manji Gang into a formidable collective over time.Ī group’s dynamic largely depends on whoever is king or queen of the castle. It’s all a far cry from the goofball golden days of middle school, and you can bet that Mikey has a part to play in all of it. Toman has established itself as a full-fledged crime syndicate, committing felonies left and right - even killing people without hesitation. It’s nothing more than a typical case of schoolyard testosterone and brotherhood - in fact, its initial members mostly spend their time goofing around with their motorbikes and playing pranks on each other!īut fast-forward to 2017, the “present day” that series protagonist Takemichi originally time leaps from. The Tokyo Manji Gang is founded by a handful of naïve (albeit well-meaning) middle schoolers - Mikey, Draken, Kazutora, Baji, Mitsuya, and Pah-chin - as a means of dealing with a rival gang. You need only look at the Tokyo Manji Gang itself - its members, how it begins, and what it becomes in the future - to get an idea of just how strong a leader Mikey is. Sure, Mikey doesn't necessarily tower over the opposition in a physical sense (leave that to his best bud Draken) - but as you're about to find out, the level of respect and authority he commands means that people certainly do look up to him, no question! It's interesting to note that the average height of a 15-year-old male in Japan, according to 2020 government statistics, is about 168 cm (5 ft 5).
Here's a quick refresher on all that and more! Before diving into the nitty-gritty of Mikey's story and its development, take a moment to review some essential information about his character.
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