When watching many shounen anime, you no doubt notice that most of the characters are pretty strong and capable. Sadly, Takemichi is far from strong and he can be kind of lame from time to time, but we do think he has one power others in the series haven’t shown, a tough body. Despite being beat up by Kiyomasa and almost getting devastated by Kisaki, Takemichi has held firm and can take quite the beating while still standing firm and ready. While he’s no fighter, Takemichi is akin to a tank that pushes through under any condition and that is a truly stunning ability!

Takemichi can occasionally be cool—this man has stood up to armed gang members without fear—but more often than not, Takemichi is quite goofy. Not only does he try a little too hard to be cool—as evident in numerous outfits he’s been caught in—the wannabe gangster is often seen crying even outside of a battle. However, Takemichi’s goofy persona has saved his friends before; in particular when both Mikey and Draken were arguing and destroying his childhood toys. This man tried to stand tall and give a powerful speech all the while having a piece of poop resting on his head…yes Takemichi, you are goofy but we still love you for it.

Even when his fists are raised, Takemichi seems quite aware of his inability to really fight. Early in Tokyo Revengers, we see Takemichi can fight against weaker opponents but the minute he is up against a powerful force, Takemichi’s skills are clearly lackluster. Yet, when Draken was on the verge of death, Takemichi went against his attacker knowing he had zero chances of winning. Instead, Takemichi fought for time to allow his friends—and the police—to eventually arrive and prevent Draken’s death. Takemichi might not be the next UFC fighter but his willingness to fight anyone who is a threat is truly commendable.

One of Takemichi’s greatest strengths is the same strength that makes Tokyo Revengers so unique and intriguing. Our young delinquent has the ability to time travel 12 years into the past. His actions during his trip back into the past do also have consequences as noted from taking a knife to his hand—and the scar that he now has from it—to changing the lives of certain individuals like his ex-girlfriend Hinata and his one friend Atsushi Sendo. However, there are limits to his time-traveling abilities. Takemichi can only time travel via a handshake with Hinata’s brother Naoto and his actions only seem to prevent incidents from happening one possible way. This is evident when Takemichi saved someone from dying but they still perished another way. Regardless of its limitations, Takemichi still can time travel and that’s an incredible ability despite the limits.

Takemichi has been labeled as the “crybaby” of his friends and fellow tough guys but that doesn’t always mean his tears are for nothing. Behind his weak exterior, Takemichi has a true sense of right and wrong. Yes, he might be a bit of a delinquent—he does again hang out with gangs—but his mannerisms are honorable. Takemichi rarely cries because he’s getting his teeth knocked out or due to a knife being thrusted into his hand but because he worries about his friends and worries he will fail them. Shed those tears Takemichi, we know you’re crying for those who have difficulty showing them!