Okay, let's talk about Mikey. You know, from Tokyo Revengers? The invincible, tiny, but terrifying leader? Yeah, him.
Where *did* he go? I mean, emotionally. Physically, he's usually wherever trouble is brewing. But what happened inside that kid's head?
The Descent of Manjiro Sano
Seriously, Mikey went through it. We watched him lose everyone and everything. He was basically a walking tragedy with a killer kick.
First, there was Shinichiro. Then Emma. Then Baji gave us all heart attacks. It's like the universe was specifically designed to make Mikey miserable.
And don't even get me started on Draken. That one hit *hard*. He was Mikey's rock, and then poof! Gone. Ouch.
My Unpopular Opinion (Brace Yourselves!)
Here's the thing: I think Mikey got… boring? Okay, okay, hear me out! At first, the brooding, mysterious thing was cool. The darkness? Intriging!
But after a while, it just became repetitive. It was always the same story. Mikey's sad, Mikey's brooding, Mikey's kicking someone's butt while being sad.
Where's the fun Mikey? Remember the one who loved dorayaki? Remember the silly leader who started a gang out of friendship?
He was replaced by a grim shadow. A shadow that was less interested in friendship. More invested in self-destruction. It became tiring to watch.
It's like the writers forgot he was supposed to be a *character* with depth. Not just a plot device for angst.
Did He Jump the Shark?
Look, I understand trauma. I get that losing people messes you up. But there's a difference between exploring trauma and just wallowing in it. Is *Mikey* wallowing?
For me, Mikey's story became less about overcoming his pain and more about being defined by it. That's not compelling.
I know many of you love the dark Mikey. I appreciate the complexity. But the constant edge-walking felt… predictable by the end. It felt cheap.
So, What REALLY Happened?
Maybe the real question isn't *what* happened to Mikey. Maybe it's *how* it was handled. Poorly? Thoughtlessly? Overdone?
He was a fantastic character reduced to a caricature of grief. Such a shame. But what do I know? I'm just a fan yelling into the void. Agree? Disagree?
Ultimately, Mikey's story became a cautionary tale. It tells how grief can consume a person. It tells how important it is to seek help. He could have been handled better.