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Tokyo Revengersboasts one of the most convoluted plotlines in the anime world, making it a puzzling experience for fans who prefer straightforward narratives. With a multitude of timelines and a diverse cast of characters facing distinct fates across these timelines, it can be quite the brain teaser.
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Naoto Tachibana, initially introduced as the introverted brother of Hinata, he maintained a certain distance from Takemichi in the past. However, in the future timelines, he becomes our protagonist’s closest confidant. This stark contrast is precisely why Naoto’s untimely demise leaves a deep scar on Takemichi, spurring his determination to rewrite the past and forge a future where Naoto remains alive.
Naoto Tachibana Gets Killed In The 16th Timeline
During the meeting with Taiju Shiba to collect information about Izana and Toman, they aresurrounded by Toman members. After a tense encounter, Taiju helps Takemichi and Naoto escape. He encourages Naoto to investigate Hakkai’s death, suspecting that Izana, not Mikey, might be behind it all. As they make their way through an alley, Takemichi remembers Taiju’s words and asks Noato to go back to Taiju.
But before they can plan anything further, a chilling encounter occurs. Kisaki, believed to be dead in the future, appears and aims a gun at Takemichi. But in a courageous act,Naoto pushes Takemichi out of harm’s way, taking the bullet himself.The shocking turn of events leaves Naoto wounded on the ground.
Takemichi holds the wounded Naoto, and Kisaki mocks Naoto for saving Takemichi. To surprise Takemichi even more, Izana arrives and orders his death. And whom he orders to kill Takemichi? His beloved friend Kakucho. As Takemichi is about to be shot, he remembers Kakucho’s plea to save Izana. Lying on the ground, Takemichi apologizes to Naoto, feeling sorry for always being a failure in his life. To Takemichi’s surprise, Naoto revealed that he once doubted Takemichi but now sees him as a hero for never giving up. With tears in their eyes, they clasp hands, vowing not to let it be their last. With the trigger activated, Takemichi is taken to the past, confirming his well-being but putting a big question mark on Naoto’s status.
After the misfortunate incident, Takemichi goes back to the past and desperately seeks Naoto, hoping to confirm that Naoto is still alive in the future.However, the handshake doesn’t trigger his time leap, revealing that Naoto Tachibana is now dead in the present timeline.Overwhelmed by grief and memories of Naoto’s encouragement throughout their journey, Takemichi breaks down. Naoto, unaware of his unfortunate future, looks at Takemichi with a puzzled face, and the latter tells Naoto to go home, apologizing for calling him out late at night. Sitting by a playground slide, he confuses Hina’s shadow for Naoto, pouring out his failures and despair.
So, does this imply that there’s no hope for Naoto in the series? What adds to Tokyo Revengers' enigma is the starkly different narratives unfolding in various timelines. A character who’s a villain in one leap can become a hero in another. Likewise, characters who met their demise could see a twist of fate thanks to Takemichi’s time-altering abilities, offering hope for everyone involved. In the final time leap, which would be the 20th timeline, Takemichi manages to change the future for good, not just for Naoto but for every Toman member.In the final and the current timeline, Naoto remains alive and kickingand works as a journalist instead of a police officer, a job he never really liked. So not only is his fate secured, but he also finds the work he always wished to do.
