1 In the past and the present, I have to change, or nothing else will. – Hanagaki Takemichi
Takemichi knew he was living like Kiyomasa’s slave, forced to do the things that Kiyomasa wished. He decides to break free of his shackles and challenge him to a fight, even though he knew he had no chance at winning.
2 The moment I thought I was going to die, I didn’t remember my parents or friends, I remembered Tachibana Hinata. – Hanagaki Takemichi
In our final moments, we only think of those who hold a special place in our hearts. During his brush with death, Takemichi does not remember anything about his current life as he has nothing at all to live for, no friends or family to care for. The only thing that comes to his mind is Tachibana Hinata, his childhood love whom he lost.
3 If you wanna win, you’re gonna have to actually kill me. – Hanagaki Takemichi
Takemichi didn’t stand a chance against Kiyomasa. But even then, he was ready to stand his ground and give it his all. That’s what set him apart, the willingness to put all that he had on the line without a second thought
4 Even in my second life, a failure is still going to be a failure. – Hanagaki Takemichi
After he was teleported to the past, Takemichi was determined to change his life this time around. But regardless, he felt that he was a failure and always be one no matter how many chances he gets.
5 I had totally forgotten, “I” am just “me”. – Hanagaki Takemichi
Your future will not change unless you make a conscious effort to change yourself. This is the harsh truth of life that Takemichi learned the hard way. If he wanted to save his girlfriend 12 years from now, he had to change himself too.
6 I ain’t giving up, To not give up, I have a reason. – Hanagaki Takemichi
Sometimes, all you need in life is a reason to not give up and go on. Man’s search for meaning and reason is after all what gives him a purpose in life. Once you find that reason, cherish it and never let it go. You’ll naturally find the courage to go on.
7 I have to fight, I can’t run away. – Hanagaki Takemichi
Only cowards run away. The brave stay back and fight, no matter what comes their way. Takemichi was no coward, for he had the strength within him to face his worst enemies.
8 I hear you loud and clear, God, You wanna say that my life was utter shit. – Hanagaki Takemichi
On the verge of death, in what he believed was a flashback before death engulfs him, Takemichi is actually thrust into the past where anything is but good. He goes on to believe that life, for him, has never offered good memories. That even in the time of death, all he has as memories are just bad experiences.
9 If this is real, then I want to change the future. – Hanagaki Takemichi
Takemichi is not ready to settle for a future where his girlfriend has to die. Instead, he is ready to go to any lengths to save his love, even so much as to change the past.
10 No matter if it’s in the future or past, I will always and always love you. – Hanagaki Takemichi
In the gut-wrenching moment when Takemichi is forced to see his girlfriend get killed again and she lays dying, breathing her last, Takemichi confesses his love for her. Throughout the anime, we’ve seen their love grow and we know how much this woman means to Takemichi.
11 I didn’t expect my life would end up like this. – Hanagaki Takemichi
Right when he is about to get hit by a train and die, Takemichi looks back upon his life. He remarks on how messed up his life has been. He never expected to become the failure that he was.
12 I have to fight. I can’t run away. – Hanagaki Takemichi
When he was transported back to the past, he was put in the middle of a fight. He remembers that if he ran away right then, he would have to live his life like a sorry loser. He didn’t want to repeat the same mistakes so he chose to fight back.
12 Most Iconic Hanagaki Takemichi Quotes From Tokyo Revengers
1. In the past and the present, I have to change, or nothing else will. – Hanagaki Takemichi
2. The moment I thought I was going to die, I didn’t remember my parents or friends, I remembered Tachibana Hinata. – Hanagaki Takemichi
3. If you wanna win, you’re gonna have to actually kill me. – Hanagaki Takemichi
4. Even in my second life, a failure is still going to be a failure. – Hanagaki Takemichi
5. I had totally forgotten, “I” am just “me”. – Hanagaki Takemichi
6. I ain’t giving up, To not give up, I have a reason. – Hanagaki Takemichi
7. I have to fight, I can’t run away. – Hanagaki Takemichi
8. I hear you loud and clear, God, You wanna say that my life was utter shit. – Hanagaki Takemichi
9. If this is real, then I want to change the future. – Hanagaki Takemichi
10. No matter if it’s in the future or past, I will always and always love you. – Hanagaki Takemichi
11. I didn’t expect my life would end up like this. – Hanagaki Takemichi
12. I have to fight. I can’t run away. – Hanagaki Takemichi