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The TVovermind review describes the episode as "surprisingly wholesome," as it humanizes Mikey through his peaceful bike ride and his admission that Takemichi reminds him of his late older brother.

The duel is interrupted by the entrance of the Tokyo Manji Gang (Toman) leaders: Commander Manjiro "Mikey" Sano and Vice-Commander Ken "Draken" Ryuguji .

Later, when Mikey and Draken try to take Takemichi out of class, Hinata mistakenly believes they are bullying him and slaps Mikey. Takemichi stands his ground against Draken to protect her, further earning the duo's respect. Thematic Review and Critical Reception TokyoRevengers_Ep_03_SUB_ITA.mp4

The episode concludes with a brief, ominous glimpse of , signaling the emergence of the series' primary antagonist. Episode 3 | Tokyo Revengers Wiki | Fandom

The episode covers roughly four chapters of the manga and is praised for its "quick pacing" and lack of long recaps. The TVovermind review describes the episode as "surprisingly

Mikey takes an immediate liking to Takemichi, declaring him his friend. Mikey then brutally defeats Kiyomasa for bringing down the gang's reputation.

Reviewers highlight this episode as a turning point where the show "flexes its muscles". Takemichi stands his ground against Draken to protect

Fans on Reddit appreciated that Takemichi did not suddenly become a strong fighter; instead, his strength remains mental, which makes his progress more believable.