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| “ | So, can you please be painfully empty already? | „ |
| ~ Izana to Mikey in chapter 173 |
Izana Kurokawa is a major antagonist in the anime and manga series, Tokyo Revengers. He serves as one of the two main antagonists (alongside Tetta Kisaki) of the Tenjiku Arc. He is a cold, powerful gang leader that seems to show no remorse for anyone, and whose intention is to isolate and take down Mikey. He is ultimately revealed to be the latter's adoptive older brother.
He was voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki in Japanese (who also voiced other characters like Mahito in Jujutsu Kaisen, Joffrey Baratheon in the Japanese dub of Game of Thrones, and Toru in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R) and by Alejandro Antonio Ruiz in the English dub.
Personality[]
As a young child, Izana was bright and optimistic, though this takes a dark turn soon after being abandoned by his mother. He is seen as a rather apathetic and brash person; upon meeting Kakucho for the first time, he kicks the "grave" that the former had made in honor of his dead parents, bluntly telling him that remembering the dead won't do anything. Though this was also his way of showing his care; he simply chose to hide it behind callousness.
Izana has also shown a childish and still-optimistic side even after the abandonment; in a flashback, he is seen playing with snow with Kakucho like a regular child and promises with him to make a kingdom where people with nowhere to go can stay. In contrast to this, however, Izana is also seen to be extremely possessive and jealous, as when Shinichiro mentioned Mikey, he felt betrayed and begged for him to not mention him any longer, as the mere mention of him made him hurt. This can be traced back to his trauma from being abandoned at an early age.
Despite all of this, Izana still showed some genuine care for others, as he is seen in a depressive state following Shinichiro's death, even after he had cut ties with him after learning that he was neither related to Emma nor Shinichiro.
As the leader of Tenjiku, Izana puts up an apathetic and ruthless front, considering all of his subordinates and comrades as mere pawns, unafraid of causing harm to any of his members. Even after witnessing Emma's death, he stays silent with an unreadable expression, simply observing the scene. However, right before death, he admits that he considered Kakucho a true friend instead of a tool. Subsequently, he tells Mikey that he was a person beyond saving; displaying his awareness of how corrupt he had become through the years.
Appearance[]
Izana is a half-Filipino, half-Japanese teen with a light brown complexion. He has wide purple eyes and straight silver hair styled in an undercut with a middle part. He is of average height.
During the Tenjiku arc, he is most commonly seen in his red Tenjiku uniform, with hanafuda-like earrings. In any future, he is depicted with wavy hair of the same color as his past counterparts, with the same earring.
Abilities[]
- Physical Prowess: Izana was dubbed the "strongest" by Kisaki, displaying his capacities as a fighter. During his faceoff with Mikey, he was able to be on par with his level and even make him go down numerous times.
- Authority: As the leader of Tenjiku, he is feared and respected by its members. He is known to have absolute control over them due to the fear he inflicts.
Quotes[]
| “ | Why did you approach me? I would've been able to bear it if I was alone to begin with. Would you understand, Shinichiro? The hell of having the happiness you thought you had suddenly disappear before your eyes? | „ |
| ~ Izana to Shinichiro after finding out he wasn't related to him |
| “ | You lost Shinichiro...you lost Emma. How does it feel to be empty? | „ |
| ~ Izana to Mikey before faceoff |
| “ | Let me tell you my secret. Shinichiro didn't become my ideal brother. And your subordinate killed him. So I've decided I'll turn you into ashes and make you Shinichiro. So please, can you be painfully empty already? | „ |
| “ | You took everything from me, Manjiro!! So now...I'll kill you too. | „ |
| “ | Sorry Kakucho...but I only have you. | „ |
| ~ Izana after taking bullets for Kakucho |
| “ | Mikey... would you be able to save me? I'm beyond saving, aren't I? Right? ... E... mma? | „ |
| ~ Izana right before dying |
Trivia[]
- Izana originally had neck tattoos, but these were not implemented in his final design.
- Izana share some similarities with Azula from Avatar: Last Airbender.
- Both are incredibly powerful fighters. Izana possess extraordinary fighting prowess and "undefeatable senses", while Azula is a firebending prodigy and master strategist.
- Both possess a powerful charisma that allows their followers to command respect and loyalty from them, even manipulating them to achieve their goals.
- Both are deeply affected by their past trauma. Azula's insecurity reached from her perception of her mother's lack of affection and heavily influenced by her father while Izana was abandoned by his adoptive mother and separated from her adoptive sister.
- Both have antagonistic relationships with their respective siblings. Azula is Zuko's younger sister and rival, while Izana is Mikey's adoptive older brother and major antagonist of Tenjiku Arc
- Izana's goal is build the kingdom called "Tenjiku" with Kakucho.
- He likes watching his pet fish (betta).
- Izana also serves as foil to Manjiro Sano. They are both incredibly strong fighters, with Izana being dubbed the "strongest" in Tenjiku and showing near-equal fighting prowess to Mikey. They are also both deeply affected by family, particularly the absence or loss of loved ones. However, Mikey grew up in a loving family environment with Shinichiro and Emma, receiving karate training from his grandfather while Izana had a difficult childhood, experiencing neglect and abandonment and taught himself to use violence. Mikey founded Toman with a strong sense of loyalty and kindness, helping his friends and striving to create a new era for delinquents while Izana became a cold and ruthless gang leader who saw his subordinates as disposable tools.
External Links[]
- Izana Kurokawa at the Tokyo Revengers Wiki
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