Summary

Hibaru Yotsurugi , the protagonist of Ken Wakui ’s latestShonen JumpmangaAstro Royale , is a natural - stand fighter . During chapters 3 and 5 of the manga , the young juvenile delinquent is record contend against his siblings , demonstrate awful strength and incredible toughness . Compared with his predecessor , Tokyo Revengers ’ Takemichi , Hibaru has a major vantage ; combat experience .

Throughout his time - jaunt journey , Takemichi had to agitate various opponents , most of whom easily overpowered him . Despite his impressive resilience and conclusion , the clock time - traveler never had the same abilities that Hibaru display during the first chapter ofAstro Royale , one of the many differences between Wakui ’s two most popular series .

Astro Royale is the latest serial from the author of Tokyo Revengers , and fortuitously , it ’s already looking to be a very dissimilar tale .

Tokyo Revengers and Astro Royale

HIbaru Has an Unjust Advantage Over Takemichi

Hibaru has spent most of his life training, unlike Takemichi

WhenTokyo Revengersbegan , Takemichi was introduced as a young man who regretted the lifespan he had . The young protagonist had no combat ability or noesis about fighting . This was made open too soon in the serial , with Takemichi being easily defeated by one of Toman ’s weakest members . Nonetheless , the young delinquent did show outstanding resilience , never being one for backing down against any opponent . From the beginning , Takemichi was at a major disadvantage , as most of the enemy he run into throughout his adventure had some form of combat training .

Due to his criminal raising , Hibaru has been demand in competitiveness since he was a nestling . In chapter 1 of Wakui ’s new Astro Royale manga , his father Kongo could be determine dealing with a criminal who had robbed some villager . Hibaru has plausibly been train for years , desire to become as skilful a fighter as his father was . His siblings seem to be aware of this , as characters like Terasu and Kou have called Kongo ’s biological boy out for perpetually being call for in conflicts . Unlike Takemichi , Hibaru is capable of defending himself .

The difference between the two protagonist ' fighting styles is hard to miss . Despite his reckless approach shot during struggle , Hibaru seems to be a proficient fighter . He was able to overpower Kou during chapter 5 of the manga , despite the latter ’s muscular Astro ability . Takemichi was never shown to be able to oppose on his own , having to rely on the help of his familiar or his premonition abilities . While Toman ’s indorsement in instruction always save crusade despite his grave injuries , he never once hear to learn how to roleplay during a strong-arm confrontation .

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An Unstoppable Force and an Immovable Object

Takemichi and Hibaru’s approach to combat represents the ideals of their series

Wakui’sTokyo Revengersseries is base on the idea of never give up , no matter what form of obstacles stand in your way . Takemichi may not have been an illustrious combatant , but he was a reflexion of humanity ’s unwillingness to give up . Even when faced against nigh unbeatable opposition like Mikey , the vernal human beings would never back down from a fight . He was not a good fighter aircraft , but he was almost impossible to vote down . His resilience is what made him a double-dyed protagonist for a series asemotionally driven asTokyo Revengers .

Each of their fighting flair seems to be a theatrical performance of their moral values and their motivations .

Astro Royaleis a series with a importantly different substance , focusing more on the Yotsurugi Family desire to create a new future . Hibaru is the living shape of this ideal , using his fist to shatter the hurdles in his way . Kongo ’s biologic boy is not the best combatant in the serial publication , see as he bank mostly on powerful frontal attack that can be easy to predict . Yet , he has never express signs of slowing down , even when face with opponents who can stop his proficiency .

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Each of their fighting styles seems to be a representation of their moral values and their motivations . Takemichi was compulsive to redress the misapprehension of his yesteryear and help his friends overcome their trauma , which is whyhis astonishing resiliencewas one of his best weapons . Hibaru wants to make a better future in which his family ’s organization once again act as a force play of good , with the help of his siblings . Takemichi ’s resilience to never admit defeat and Hibaru ’s conclusion to come through , no matter what , is what construct these fiber so lovely .

Both of Wakui ’s works have their lessons for audiences to study from . WhileTokyo Revengersis a story about overcoming rue and letting go of your mistakes , Astro Royalefocuses on fulfilling your dreams and help those around you . Each series ’ booster utterly fulfills their purpose , being on the nose what their level need from them at any give moment .

Hibaru, looking happy, and Takemichi, with a serious expression, standing together. Behind them a city during sunset can be seen.

Hibaru’s using the power of his Astro to destroy a building during chapter 1 of the manga.

Takemichi Hanagaki (Tokyo Revengers)