In the Tokyo Revengers anime, one of the most amazing events in the development of Tokyo Manji gang (Toman) is when Mikey forgives Kazutora. Forgiving Kazutora for his actions seemed impossible for Mikey or anyone else, but he chooses to forgive and accept him back into Toman. Mikey’s act of compassion has proved to be the most powerful strategy for saving Toman’s future.
Kazutora’s actions had crossed the line and seemed unforgivable. He had killed Mikey’s brother, Shinichiro, and blamed Mikey for it all his life. However, Mikey had already shown mercy by lightening his testimony so that Kazutora wouldn’t go to jail for too long. But even after that, Kazutora remained hostile towards Mikey during his 2-year prison sentence.
Furthermore, Kazutora joined the Valhalla motorcycle gang and became an enemy of Toman. Due to Kazutora’s blind hatred, they lost Baji, their friend since the beginning. Baji was stabbed by Kazutora, and later chose to commit suicide so that Mikey wouldn’t seek revenge on Kazutora. Mikey almost kills Kazutora, and if he had, it would have been the beginning of catastrophe for Toman.
However, Takemichi intervened and prevented the tragedy from happening. Unexpectedly, Mikey forgives Kazutora and allows him to rejoin Toman. Forgiveness is an act of chivalry that Mikey possesses, and it shows his maturity as a leader. By opening his heart to Kazutora, it means that every Toman member should accept him.
Forgiving all of Kazutora’s actions was undoubtedly challenging for everyone: Mikey, Draken, and all Toman members. However, it proves to be the best strategy for Toman’s future. Perhaps Mikey had quietly thought that far ahead. If he had left Kazutora in Valhalla’s hands – or worse, in the hands of the wrong people – it would have been a boomerang for Toman in the future.
In reality, Chisaki has exploited Fujitora’s hatred to his advantage by using it as a stepping stone to reach Mikey. As a result, he has reached Mikey, and Toman has grown uncontrollable. The power of forgiveness that Mikey shows teaches us the importance of compassion and understanding, even in the face of great adversity.
