The Myers-Briggs® Personality Types of the Tokyo Revengers Characters

My husband and I binge-watched Tokyo Revengers a couple of months ago and, aside from groaning at Takemichi’s absent-mindedness in battle, we absolutely loved it. The characters are fascinating, the action is edge-of-your-seat, and the emotional drama is absorbing. As an MBTI® practitioner I can’t help but try to figure out the personality type’s of every character in a show I watch, and Revengers was so full of rich and complicated characters that I was eager to get started writing this. So let’s get started! Are you more of a Mikey or a Baji? Let’s find out!

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Chifuyu Matsuno – INFP

Chifuyu gets typed as an ENFP a lot, but I frankly don’t see it. I know the “loyal best friend with a heart of gold” trope tends to get tossed into the ENFP bucket, but Chifuyu? He’s no bubbly idea machine. He never starts out with theorizing or brainstorming. He always starts his decisions and his actions with a heart-based value judgment.

Fi First, Everything Else Later

At his core, Chifuyu makes choices based on what feels right to him, not what’s strategic, efficient, or even always rational.

One of the clearest examples of this is when Takemichi confesses to being a time-leaper and laments that he hasn’t accomplished anything. Chifuyu doesn’t ask for proof, doesn’t even blink—his immediate response?

“The results don’t matter. I respect you.”

That’s Fi (Introverted Feeling) in its purest form: the results don’t matter, because the intention and the personal meaning behind your actions do.

He’s also quick to believe in people based on how he personally feels about them—not on objective evidence. When Baji punches him in the face repeatedly to keep up the act of defecting, Chifuyu doesn’t doubt him. He doesn’t re-evaluate the facts or analyze the situation from every angle. No. He says:

“I know Baji. He’s not like that.”

He uses his own experience—his subjective memory of Baji, the time they’ve spent together, how well he thinks he knows him—as proof. That’s Si supporting Fi: relying on personal impressions to uphold a belief, rather than stepping back and considering the full range of possibilities (which would be the ENFP move).

This isn’t some hopeful ENFP trying to explore all sides of the situation. Chifuyu isn’t brainstorming what-ifs. He plants his flag in what he believes, and everything else comes second.

Why He’s Not an Ne-Dominant

I know, I know—he helps Takemichi with ideas, right? That must be Ne! But let’s look at how those ideas function.

When Chifuyu gets a new theory, it’s almost always to support a belief he already holds. He decides Baji is a good guy, then starts piecing things together to explain why. That’s Fi leading, Ne supporting. If he were Ne-dominant, he’d be scanning through every possible interpretation—including the possibility that Baji really had betrayed Toman. But he doesn’t even entertain it.

Ne-dominants start with curiosity. Chifuyu starts with loyalty to his personal feelings.

He doesn’t get lost in a maze of possibilities—he narrows down to the one that fits his values and holds onto it with everything he’s got, even if it nearly gets him killed.

Te Inferior: Chifuyu vs. Logic

Chifuyu’s biggest blind spot? Strategy. Efficiency. Cold, hard results. That’s classic Te-inferior. As an INTJ I found it incredibly painful watching Chifuyu and Takemichi solve problems together. They were so inefficient, sloppy, and illogical in formulating any kind of coherent strategy.

Let’s look at the Black Dragon arc. Kisaki, the obvious tactical asset, offers his help. Is Chifuyu pleased? No. Chifuyu nearly stabs him.
Why?
Because he hates him. And that’s the whole reason.

No cost-benefit analysis. No “Okay, he sucks but we need him.” Just raw emotional judgment:

I don’t trust you. You’re the worst. I’m not working with you.

When he and Takemichi try to figure out how to convince Mikey not to let Hakkai Shiba leave Toman, Chifuyu focuses on giving Mikey something he likes (Fi) rather than providing any kind of really logical argument for why Hakkai should stay.

Chifuyu is incredibly principled. He believes in justice, loyalty, and doing the right thing—even if it kills him. His sense of right and wrong doesn’t come from social rules or objective standards—it comes from within.

But because of that, he sometimes makes decisions that look irrational to others—because to him, they aren’t. They’re consistent with his inner values, and that’s what matters.

Izana Kurokawa – ENTJ

From the moment he was ripped away from the Sano family, Izana fixated on building something permanent—his own empire, a place where he mattered. That relentless drive for control, the ability to rally people under his banner, and his cold, strategic mindset scream Extroverted Thinking (Te). Izana doesn’t just want to be strong—he wants to be a ruler.

And while he had moments of kindness in his youth, his Introverted Intuition (Ni) took him down a much darker path. He latched onto the idea that he was alone, abandoned, and that his only option was to carve out his own destiny. Ni-types are known for their tunnel vision, and Izana embodies that in the worst way possible—he refuses to accept any version of reality where he isn’t in control.

Even his connection with Kisaki wasn’t about genuine friendship—it was about shared ambition. Izana saw something in Kisaki that could help him further his goals, and that’s what mattered.

And yet, in his final moments, we see glimpses of the person he could have been. He still cared for Kakucho. He still wanted to belong. But by then, he was too deep in his own vision to turn back.

Why he’s an ENTJ:

• He leads with strategy, dominance, and structured thinking.
• He has a singular, obsessive long-term vision and refuses to be swayed.
• He views people as pieces in his game, but still has a deep-seated need for connection.

Izana isn’t just a tyrant—he’s a visionary turned tragic villain. He’s an ENTJ who let his wounds define him.

Keisuke “Edward” Baji – ESTP

If ESTPs had a patron saint, it’d be Baji. I know people tend to slap the “reckless adrenaline junkie” label on him and call it a day, but there’s more to it than that. Baji isn’t just chaotic—he’s strategic in his chaos.

Let’s break it down:

Se – Extroverted Sensing

Baji lives for the moment. The guy thrives on action, jumping into fights like they’re an extreme sport. Mikey even jokes that he’d punch a stranger for no reason—because, well, it’d be fun. He’s all instinct, reacting to the present without overanalyzing. Whether it’s brawling through 50 enemies with a stab wound in his back (as one does) or grinning like a lunatic mid-fight, Baji is pure Se energy.

Ti – Introverted Thinking

People assume ESTPs don’t think things through. But Baji? He’s got a sharp, tactical mind. He sees through the real threats to Toman before anyone else, carefully orchestrating his “betrayal” to protect his friends. The fact that he manages to fool both friend and foe, playing the long game without ever breaking character, is a testament to his analytical abilities. He processes things quickly and efficiently—no unnecessary fluff, just action.

Fe – Extroverted Feeling (Tertiary, but still there)

Baji’s loyalty isn’t just about his own personal code; it’s deeply tied to his people. He embodies the spirit of Toman, willing to make himself the villain to keep his friends safe. When he dies, he doesn’t just go out fighting—he makes sure Kazutora won’t spiral into guilt, literally shaping how people around him feel even in his final moments. That’s Fe at work, even if he doesn’t lead with it.

Ken “Draken” Ryuguji – ESTP

Draken walks like a brawler, talks like a punk, and punches like a freight train—but underneath all that is one of the most emotionally nuanced characters in Tokyo Revengers. He’s a well-developed ESTP, the kind who doesn’t just act on impulse, but has honed his strengths into leadership, loyalty, and a surprisingly deep awareness of the people around him. He’s sharp, grounded, and lives fully in the present—quintessential Se-dominant. You don’t catch Draken daydreaming about hypotheticals. He sees what’s in front of him, calculates how to handle it, and moves. Fast. Effectively. Without fanfare.

But what sets Draken apart from your average ESTP tough guy is how well he’s developed his Extraverted Feeling (Fe). This is the tertiary function of the ESTP and helps them to not just make things happen, but to persuade people in the process. He doesn’t lead with emotion, but he’s deeply aware of it in others. He gets people. He knows when to rein in Mikey, when to stop a fight before it becomes chaos, when to let someone grieve without judgment. When he forces Mikey to bow in front of a grieving father, or when he tells Pah-chin that taking responsibility is the right thing to do, he’s not being cold or strategic—he’s honoring a social contract. Draken doesn’t just understand what’s right in theory—he reads the emotional pulse of the room and acts accordingly. That’s Fe at work, developed and deliberate.

He won’t gush. He won’t sit down and unpack his feelings with you over tea. But you will find him carrying Mikey around when he falls asleep in weird places. You’ll catch him remembering Emma’s birthday, noticing the plushie she wanted, and giving it to her without making a big deal of it. Draken expresses care the ESTP way: through action. Through presence. Through making sure the people he loves are safe, even if he has to bleed to do it. He’s raw power guided by a quiet moral compass and a deep, often wordless affection. He doesn’t always say the right thing. But when it matters? He shows up. And that’s the kind of Fe that earns respect without needing to ask for it.

Manjirou “Mikey” Sano – ISFJ

Mikey gets typed as an INTP a lot, and honestly, I can understand. He is really tough to profile because he keeps a lot of his feelings closed off in order to put on a brave face for Toman. He’s emotionally guarded, outwardly carefree, and seemingly unreadable. A lot of people slap INTP on him and call it a day, but the truth is, that typing falls apart under any kind of sustained analysis. Mikey isn’t running on cool detachment or internal logic. He’s running on deeply internalized duty, emotional loyalty, and the desperate need to protect what he sees as “his people.” That’s not Ti. That’s Si–Fe all the way.

He doesn’t lead with logic—he leads with personal memory, emotional obligation, and the belief that if he stays strong, everyone else can hold it together too. When he fakes cheerfulness at the hospital while Draken is near death, it’s not because he’s in denial—it’s because he’s managing the emotional state of the group. He internalizes his own pain and performs emotional stability for the sake of others. And that’s not an isolated moment—it’s a throughline of his character. “If Mitsuya dies, Baji and my big bro will be sad.” “If Peh-yan is angry, let him hit me until he feels better—he’s family.” Even his choice not to kill Kazutora, the boy who murdered his brother, isn’t a cold Ti-driven calculation. It’s a moral decision based on Toman’s founding values and what Baji would have wanted. And when he’s fighting Izana? Same thing. He constantly wants to give people second chances, to envelop them into his “family” if he can just understand where they’re coming from.

And that’s the heart of it: Mikey doesn’t act for himself. Not really. His entire life is a string of reactions to what he thinks other people need from him. He’s not asking “What makes logical sense for me?” He’s asking “What would they want me to be?” Whether it’s emulating Izana’s vision in the Bonten timeline, distancing himself from his friends to protect them, or disbanding Toman because it had grown too corrupt, Mikey isn’t acting out of logic or even Fi-style individual conviction. He’s acting from obligation—warped by grief, but driven by love.

He is, at his core, someone who uses Introverted Sensing (Si) to compare the present with a sacred internal archive of the past. The Mikey who clings to memories of Shinichiro, who reacts so intensely to losing his loved ones, who spirals when he can’t reconcile his current self with the one they once believed in—that is a textbook Si-dominant. He isn’t exploring wild future possibilities (inferior Ne). He isn’t speculating or innovating or wondering about what could be. He’s clinging to what was, terrified of straying from it, and trying to recreate a sense of safety that’s been burned to the ground again and again.

Does he make calculated decisions? Yes. He has Ti. All ISFJs do. But his decision-making is rarely detached. It’s saturated with emotion and filtered through relationships. And it’s not just emotion in a vague, general sense—it’s Fe: a sensitivity to others’ needs, a desire to protect, a fear of causing disappointment. And when he does break? It’s because his Fe and Si can’t process the magnitude of loss he’s endured. His grip state isn’t an expression of “his true self”—it’s what happens when a quiet, loyal protector finally snaps under the pressure of holding everything together alone.

Takemichi Hanagaki – ESFJ

A lot of people type Takemichi as an ISFP, but let’s be real—he is not someone who internalizes his emotions. He lives his emotions, breathes them, screams them in the middle of fights. He’s not the quiet, introspective type who processes his emotions in solitude; he’s the kind of person who needs to talk them out, express them, and use them to rally people together. On top of that, he seems to lack any external awareness of his surroundings, which shows a complete lack of Extraverted Sensing (Se), one of the ISFP’s strongest functions. Instead, he’s more focused on the past, trying to figure out how to rectify it, rather than staying “in the moment.”

Ultimately, when we type someone, we have to ask “What are they extroverting/showing?” and “What are they internalizing?” We also can ask, “How are they deciding?” or “How are they observing?”

Takemichi shows and expresses his emotions and his value-judgments (Extraverted Feeling))
He internalizes his past memories and focuses on those in a fight rather than staying present in the moment (Introverted Sensing). Hence, the many times he gets punched while drifting off in his thoughts.
He makes decisions based on the people he cares about and his relationships (Extraverted Feeling)
He observes by contrasting what’s happening now with what has happened in the past (Introverted Sensing)

Takemichi’s Fe: The Heart That Refuses to Give Up

Takemichi is pure Extroverted Feeling (Fe)—he is constantly aware of how other people feel, and his entire existence revolves around trying to create and maintain harmony between them. He’s always crying, emoting, expressing, describing his feelings and values (or struggling to hold back because he doesn’t want to give away his secret).

Fe is all about interpersonal connection—understanding people, managing emotions, and striving for unity. Healthy Fe-users instinctively read emotional situations and adjust their behavior accordingly. Unhealthy Fe-users, however, struggle with self-worth, bending over backward to accommodate others, and relying too much on external validation.

Takemichi’s Growth: Fe Becomes His Greatest Strength

What makes Takemichi’s journey so powerful is that he doesn’t abandon his Fe—he learns to wield it with conviction. Instead of being a doormat, he becomes the heart of Toman, the one who refuses to let the group fall apart. He transforms into a healthy Fe-user, and here’s what that looks like:

• He unites people. Fe is all about connection, and Takemichi’s greatest strength is his ability to bring people together—even when they’re ready to kill each other. He doesn’t manipulate or strategize like a Te-user would; instead, he appeals to emotions, reminding people of what truly matters. This is why people rally behind him, even when he’s objectively terrible at fighting.
• He refuses to let Toman break. When everyone else gives up, Takemichi is the one holding the group together. He fights—not with brute strength, but with unshakable emotional conviction. He’s the kind of person who will stand back up after being beaten half to death just to remind his friends why they need to keep going.
• His leadership isn’t based on strategy, but on inspiration. ESFJs don’t lead through calculated plans—they lead through people. Takemichi’s entire leadership style revolves around inspiring loyalty, fostering emotional bonds, and making sure no one gets left behind.

Takemichi isn’t just an Fe-user. He’s Fe at its absolute peak—the ultimate unifier, the emotional glue that holds everything together.

Takemichi’s Si: A Prisoner of the Past

If Fe is Takemichi’s heart, then Introverted Sensing (Si) is his biggest emotional burden.

Si is all about past experiences—learning from them, clinging to them, and sometimes being trapped by them. And this is where Takemichi’s Si is painfully obvious:

• He constantly replays the past. Unlike an Se-user (who would focus on reacting in the moment), Takemichi is obsessed with what’s already happened. He fixates on mistakes, on things he should have done differently. This is why he carries so much guilt—his Si makes him dwell on his failures instead of staying present.
• He isn’t good at improvising. Strong Se-users (like ESTPs or ISFPs) react instantly to their surroundings, but Takemichi is terrible at this. When fights start, he freezes up. Instead of instinctively responding, he just stands there, getting beaten to a pulp. His weak Se makes him slow to react, and easily overwhelmed in a crisis, which is why he relies so much on endurance rather than opportunism or physical skill.

Si is both Takemichi’s greatest weakness and one of his biggest motivators. It’s what keeps him stuck—but it’s also what drives him to fix things. He doesn’t just want to save Toman in the present—he wants to restore it to what it once was.

Emma Sano: ESFP

Emma Sano is a textbook ESFP—warm, spontaneous, emotionally expressive, and deeply attuned to the people she cares about. She leads with Extraverted Sensing (Se), which shows up in her love for the moment, her aesthetic sensibilities, and her impulsive, attention-grabbing antics—especially when it comes to Draken. Whether she’s flirting with others to spark jealousy or trying to appear more mature than she is, Emma’s actions are rooted in a here-and-now mindset. She wants to feel something real, to create sparks, to live a life full of vivid emotion and connection. She’s playful, magnetic, and wears her heart on her sleeve—even when it gets her hurt.

But under the surface, Emma’s also a deeply feeling individual with strong personal values—her Introverted Feeling (Fi) supporting her loyalty to her brother and her tender-hearted desire for lasting love. She wants to get married someday, not because it’s expected, but because it’s what she dreams of. Emma may present herself with confidence, but there’s a quiet vulnerability behind her efforts to win over Draken’s attention and affection. Her dramatic flair and flirtatious behavior aren’t manipulation—they’re emotional bids for closeness, driven by a romantic idealism and a longing to be truly seen.

Naoto Tachibana – ISTJ

Naoto is an ISTJ through and through: serious, logical, reliable, and constantly wondering why he’s the only adult in the room. While everyone else is out here crying, fighting, or time-leaping recklessly into existential chaos, Naoto is the one quietly making sure the wheels don’t fall off the timeline. He’s not flashy. He’s not loud. He doesn’t have a motorcycle or throw hands in the middle of a street. But he does have a badge, a brain, and an impeccable B.S. detector—which makes him the perfect counterbalance to Takemichi’s emotional rollercoaster.

He may look cold, but Naoto’s not heartless—he’s just practical. His driving force is protecting his sister, and everything he does is in service to that goal. He accepts time travel almost immediately (which, let’s be real, is shockingly open-minded for a sensor), but once it’s on the table, he treats it like any other tool: catalog it, cross-reference it, deploy it with caution. He doesn’t need to explore every possible theory or feel his way through it emotionally—he just wants results. And let’s be honest: without his detailed notes, tactical planning, and “Let’s not do something stupid for once” energy, Takemichi would’ve fumbled the entire space-time continuum in episode three. Naoto isn’t the heart of the story, and he’s not the fists, either—but he’s the backbone.

Hinata Tachibana – ESFJ

Hinata is the human equivalent of a warm cup of tea—comforting, steady, and just the right amount of scalding when the situation calls for it. She’s outgoing, emotionally attuned, fiercely loyal, and low-key terrifying when you cross a moral line. Her whole vibe is “let’s all get along unless you mess with someone I love, in which case I will slap you, even if you’re a notorious gang leader.” (Hi, Mikey.)

As a Fe-dominant, Hinata has that classic ability to read a room and lift it up, like a walking emotional barometer with really good hair. When people are falling apart, she’s the one holding them together with nothing but grit, cheerfulness, and terrifying determination. She’s a social glue-stick—optimistic, nurturing, and someone who always knows just what to say to help you believe in yourself again (and maybe gently guilt you into drinking water and sitting up straight). But she’s not all soft edges—she’s got standards. If someone’s behaving selfishly or breaking trust, she’ll call it out, not because she wants a fight, but because Fe won’t let her sit back and watch harmony disintegrate. Especially when the people she loves are on the line. Hinata might not be a fighter in the traditional sense, but when it comes to emotional courage and social strength, she’s one of the toughest characters in the show.

Takashi Mitsuya – INFJ

Mitsuya is the rare kind of person who can captain a gang division and also hem your pants with the same serene smile. He’s an INFJ—the idealist in a leather jacket, balancing deep conviction with gentleness like it’s just part of his morning routine. He’s calm, composed, and quietly intense—the kind of guy who won’t raise his voice unless your self-doubt is louder than your potential. That’s why when Takemichi starts spiraling mid-fight, Mitsuya doesn’t coddle him—he snaps at him to get it together. Not because he’s mean, but because he sees who Takemichi can become, and he refuses to let him give up on that version of himself.

Mitsuya seems to just know things about people and what they’re feeling. He often gives people the exact words they need to hear, even when they haven’t given any indication what they’re going through. He has a quiet, knowing presence, and an empathy that pushes him beyond his limits to protect others.

Mitsuya has a vision—not just for what kind of person he wants to be, but what kind of world he wants to help build. It’s why he became a founding member of Toman in the first place: not to glorify violence, but to protect people. He believes in a future where his sisters grow up safe, where kindness isn’t mistaken for weakness, and where even in a rough world, people still take care of each other. That’s why he leads with empathy, quietly juggles a thousand responsibilities, and somehow still has time to make homemade toys for Luna and Mana. He’s the steady, heart-led visionary that every chaotic crew secretly leans on—even if they don’t realize it.

Nahoya “Smiley” Kawata – ESTP

Smiley is exactly what you’d get if you took a high-speed chase, bottled it in human form, and added a permanent grin. He’s a full-throttle ESTP—sharp, daring, reactive, and always ready to throw down. Whether he’s leading the Fourth Division of Toman or casually wrecking someone twice his size, he’s the kind of guy who doesn’t flinch under pressure. In fact, he kind of thrives on it. That ever-present smile? It’s not because he’s happy—it’s because he’s locked in. You have no idea what he’s going to do next, and honestly? Neither does he. That’s the power of Se: total sensory awareness, perfect reaction timing, and the confidence to walk into chaos like it’s home.

But don’t let the clownish nickname fool you—Smiley’s loyalty runs deep. His brother Angry is his one soft spot, and protecting him is non-negotiable. He’s not just about adrenaline and good fights (though, yes, he loves a good fight)—he’s about protecting what’s his, even if it means getting his ribs cracked in the process. That combo of ride-or-die loyalty and unflinching action is classic ESTP. He doesn’t get bogged down in hypotheticals, doesn’t overthink, and doesn’t hesitate. If something needs to be done, he’s already halfway through doing it. ESTPs like Smiley are the ones you want in your corner when things go south—fast, focused, and just dangerous enough to make even the strongest opponents think twice.

Souya “Angry” Kawata – ISFJ

Angry is what happens when you give a teddy bear a berserker switch. On the surface, he’s pure ISFJ: gentle, supportive, kind of shy, always looking out for the people around him—especially his brother. He’s the kind of guy who quietly bandages people up after a brawl, offers a hand when someone’s overloaded, and thinks his dream job might just be “emotional support sibling.” He’s not in this for the power trip or the street cred—he’s in it because he wants to keep people safe. His entire identity revolves around care, service, and quietly holding the group together behind the scenes. Classic Si-Fe combo: reliable, compassionate, always doing the right thing even if no one’s clapping for it.

But here’s the thing: when someone he loves gets hurt, Angry snaps. Not in a dramatic anime-shouting way—more like “his tears start falling, and five people are on the ground before you realize what’s happening.” Enter The Crying Blue Ogre—a brutal mode powered by righteous rage and protective instinct. He’s driven by a deeply personal sense of right and wrong. He doesn’t want to fight. He hates violence. But if someone crosses a line, he’ll unleash a fury strong enough to knock out three top-tier fighters like it’s a casual Wednesday. Angry doesn’t posture. He doesn’t puff his chest. He just cares—so deeply and so quietly that it becomes terrifying when that caring turns into action. He’s an ISFJ, yes—but one with the moral spine of steel and an emotional depth that makes him one of Toman’s most surprising (and dangerous) protectors.

Kakucho – ISTJ

Kakucho is the kind of person who doesn’t just believe in loyalty and duty, but becomes it. Every part of his life is defined by this sense of responsibility: to Izana, to Tenjiku, to the structure and mission of whatever organization he’s part of—even if it means setting aside his own personal feelings. Kakucho isn’t flashy. He doesn’t posture. But the moment he decides something is worth fighting for, he will not back down. You could throw emotional appeals, logic, even old memories at him, and he’d still keep walking forward—because to Kakucho, loyalty isn’t negotiable. It’s a code.

That unshakable code is built on Introverted Sensing (Si) and Extroverted Thinking (Te)—a system of internalized principles combined with practical action. He doesn’t chase abstract ideals or entertain wild possibilities; he commits to a role, a leader, a purpose—and follows through with precision. When he objects to Izana’s decisions, he does it quietly, with full awareness that it won’t change anything. But once the decision is made, he doesn’t complain—he enforces. That’s ISTJ logic: express concern, follow the chain of command, and do your job, even if it tears you apart. The result? He’s terrifyingly effective. Strong, fast, strategic, and emotionally disciplined to the point of being unreadable in combat. Kakucho doesn’t fight for the thrill—he fights because it’s what needs to be done. Beneath all that stoicism is a wounded, faithful heart—but the armor of duty comes first. Always.

Kazutora Hanemiya – ISFP

Kazutora is one of the most tragic ISFPs in Tokyo Revengers—an inwardly driven, emotionally intense soul who had nowhere safe to put his feelings, so they exploded in every direction. ISFPs are often called “adventurers,” but with Kazutora, it’s less “backpacking through the Alps” and more “spiraling into madness because no one ever showed him how to process grief.” He’s a textbook Fi-dominant—his values aren’t handed to him by society, family, or logic. They come from within—messy, visceral, and painfully personal. And when those values get twisted by trauma? You get someone who genuinely believes that killing the person he loved most was an act of justice. Because in his broken internal code, that was how he made sense of the pain.

ISFPs are often underestimated because they’re quiet or reserved, but the truth is, they feel more deeply than almost anyone—and Kazutora is that, turned up to eleven. His attachment to Toman wasn’t strategic or hierarchical; it was emotional. It was the first place that felt like home. And Mikey? Mikey was the closest thing he had to family. That’s why his betrayal wasn’t calculated—it was an emotional detonation. His inferior Te shows in his inability to step outside his own feelings and logically assess the consequences. He doesn’t reason—he reacts. He loves fiercely, hates irrationally, and when he breaks, he breaks hard. But post-prison Kazutora? That’s the ISFP healing arc. He’s quieter, more stable, still driven by feeling, but now with self-awareness and real compassion. He doesn’t just want to fight for the sake of emotion—he wants to protect others from the chaos that once consumed him. That’s an ISFP who’s finally found peace with his own story—and is rewriting it, one quiet act of loyalty at a time.

Shinichiro Sano – ENFJ

(The Weakest Fighter, the Strongest Leader)

Shinichiro Sano is living proof that charisma > combat. He’s someone who leads with heart, rallies people through connection, and builds loyalty not through strength, but through soul. He wasn’t a good fighter (everyone says it, including him), but that never mattered. Shinichiro didn’t win people over with fists—he won them over by seeing who they really were, even when they didn’t see it themselves. That’s Extraverted Feeling (Fe) in full force: reading the emotional tone of a group, aligning himself with others’ needs, and uniting people around a shared sense of purpose. Even rival gang leaders respected him. And in the lawless world of Tokyo delinquents, that kind of universal admiration? That’s a miracle on a motorbike.

What makes Shinichiro so compelling isn’t just that he cared—it’s that he acted on that care. He took in strays (Izana), passed on values (to Mikey), opened his shop as a haven, and dreamed of a world where power didn’t have to mean cruelty. His vision wasn’t about domination—it was about guidance. A classic Ni-auxiliary idealist, Shinichiro didn’t just want to create a better present—he was always thinking about legacy, about the next generation, about who would carry the torch. He wanted Black Dragon to stay a force for something good. And when it didn’t? It broke his heart. Shinichiro was flawed—impulsive, emotionally vulnerable, and sometimes too quick to trust—but his ability to lead with empathy and humility made him a legend. Not because he punched the hardest, but because he believed in people the loudest.

Tetta Kisaki – INTJ

(Mastermind. Megalomaniac. Middle-schooler with a God complex.)

Kisaki is the dark-side INTJ distilled into its purest form: brilliant, ruthless, and obsessed with control. Where most INTJs use their vision to build something meaningful, Kisaki uses his to dominate—to orchestrate the delinquent world like it’s a game of chess and he’s five moves ahead before anyone even realizes they’re playing. He isn’t the strongest, and he knows it. That’s why he doesn’t fight with fists—he fights with strategy. And terrifyingly, it works. Again. And again. And again. Until the only person standing in his way is a time-leaping idiot with plot armor and too much optimism.

At his core, Kisaki leads with Introverted Intuition (Ni)—singular focus, long-range vision, and an unshakable belief in his eventual success. He doesn’t just react to situations; he creates them, stacking events, manipulating people, and pulling strings with surgical precision. His Extroverted Thinking (Te) is just as sharp—pragmatic, results-driven, and completely unbothered by morality. People aren’t people to him—they’re tools, levers, and sometimes obstacles to remove. His motivations may seem romantic on the surface (Hinata, etc.) but that “love” is just another justification for domination. When she refuses him, he doesn’t reflect or grow—he erases her. Because if Kisaki’s not chosen, the system is broken. And he will burn it down until he’s the only one left standing.

Cold? Yes. Calculated? Always. But what makes Kisaki truly terrifying isn’t that he’s cruel—it’s that he doesn’t think he’s the villain. He believes his vision is correct, his actions justified, and that anyone who opposes him is simply too shortsighted to see the genius of his plan. That’s the INTJ shadow: a mind so razor-sharp and future-focused that it can forget people aren’t just variables in an equation. Kisaki could’ve been a revolutionary. Instead, he chose to be a tyrant with a superiority complex and a kill list. Same functions. Different outcome.

Shuji Hanma – ESTP

(Chaos Connoisseur. Sadistic Showman. The Party Don’t Start Till He’s Swinging a Bat.)

Shuji Hanma is what happens when an ESTP decides to dedicate his life to pure, unfiltered adrenaline. He’s the thrill-seeker archetype on steroids—fast, reactive, magnetic, and completely uninterested in anything that smells like a rule or a long-term plan. While Kisaki plays 4D chess, Hanma’s the guy flipping the board because it’s more fun that way. He doesn’t care about the logic behind the move—he cares about how loud it lands and how fast his heart races when it happens. That’s Extraverted Sensing (Se) in full, chaotic glory: living in the moment, acting on impulse, and chasing intensity like it’s oxygen.

But underneath that grinning, sadistic chaos is the twisted logic of a Thinking type—Ti, to be exact. Hanma doesn’t follow Kisaki blindly; he follows him because Kisaki interests him. He wants to see what happens next, how far it can go, and how many pieces will break along the way. Hanma’s loyalty isn’t emotional—it’s experiential. He stays around because he’s bored, and Kisaki’s the only one stirring up enough chaos to make him feel alive. That doesn’t mean he’s mindless—far from it. Hanma can analyze a situation in seconds, exploit weaknesses, and adapt mid-fight like a predator who’s been doing this since birth. He’s one of the few people who can trade blows with Mikey and smile about it.

ESTPs are known for their love of action, risk, and being the center of intensity, and Hanma leans into that like it’s a career path. But what makes him fascinating isn’t just his appetite for violence—it’s his nihilistic edge. He doesn’t even value his own life that much. He’s the guy who charges headfirst into chaos just to feel something. He’s the ESTP gone dark: quick-witted, thrill-driven, wired for action, and dangerously unpredictable. But he’s never boring. And to Hanma, that’s the only thing that really matters.

Hajime Kokonoi – ENTJ

Koko is what happens when an ENTJ goes through a trauma-shaped funnel and comes out seeing the world as a numbers game. He’s the kind of person who doesn’t just notice patterns—he builds them. His entire worldview runs on Extraverted Thinking (Te): What works? What moves the system? What earns results? After failing to save Akane despite clawing for every yen he could find, Koko stopped relying on hope and replaced it with cold, scalable logic. If emotions couldn’t save her, maybe spreadsheets could. And just like that, a boy who wanted to heal someone became the most high-value asset in the delinquent underworld.

Behind his money-first mindset is a story that’s way more vulnerable than he ever lets on. ENTJs aren’t emotionless—they just bury their Introverted Feeling (Fi) so deep it takes years (and probably a breakdown or two) to dig it out. Koko’s obsession with wealth isn’t greed—it’s grief, dressed in ambition. He became a mastermind of financial schemes not because he wanted to be rich, but because it was the only tool he had to fight death. When that failed, he didn’t cry—he got colder. But even in his most detached state, his loyalty to Inupi betrays just how much Fi is still burning beneath the surface. Inupi is the tether. The one emotional variable Koko can’t plug into an equation.

Koko is the ENTJ strategist who doesn’t need to throw a punch to destroy you—he’ll just cut off your funding and watch your empire crumble. But he’s not all boardroom and bank notes. He’s fiercely competent, disturbingly calm, and if he does end up in a fight, he’s more than capable of holding his own. He’s not just a guy who follows the money—he’s the one moving it, weaponizing it, and using it to build a future where he never has to feel powerless again. Classic ENTJ: vision first, feelings last, empire always.

Seishu Inui – ISFP

Inupi is the kind of guy who says ten words a day but could still emotionally devastate you with a single glance. He’s reserved, loyal, deeply principled, and quietly running on a firestorm of emotion he almost never shows unless you really earn it. His exterior might be stoic, but that’s not because he’s empty inside—it’s because he feels too much, and he’s learned that showing it too soon just gets you hurt. But when he does let people in? He commits. Whether it’s the Black Dragon legacy or his bond with Koko, Inupi doesn’t do anything halfway.

Like most ISFPs, Inupi leads with Introverted Feeling (Fi)—his internal values are sacred, non-negotiable, and painfully personal. His devotion to the Black Dragon isn’t about power—it’s about meaning. That gang represented hope, identity, and strength during a chaotic childhood. When that image became corrupted, he didn’t just feel disappointed—he felt betrayed. That’s Fi: heartbreak disguised as a quiet scowl. But Fi also gives Inupi his fierce courage. He’ll go down swinging for what he believes in—even if it means standing up to people stronger than him, even if it means being hurt or misunderstood. His Extraverted Sensing (Se) supports this beautifully—he’s a fluid, present fighter, reacting in the moment, moving with instinct and speed instead of calculation.

Inupi doesn’t need a spotlight. He doesn’t chase approval. But if you earn his trust? You’ve got someone who will fight for you, bleed for you, and—without saying much at all—let you know you matter. He’s an ISFP through and through: driven by emotion, grounded in action, and always walking the line between heartbreak and heroism.

Hakkai Shiba – INFP

Hakkai Shiba is big. He’s powerful. He could knock you out with one punch. But instead of leading with brute force, he leads with heart. Quiet, sensitive, and deeply loyal, Hakkai is an INFP overwhelmed by guilt, struggling to figure out how to stand up for what he truly believes in. He has a big heart and a sensitivity and shyness about him, but on the battlefield his power is undeniable.

Despite his strength, Hakkai is not a natural leader or a tactician. He’s introspective, idealistic, and a little awkward in how he expresses his care—like calling Takemichi “Onjin” with the kind of solemn reverence most people reserve for ancient samurai codes. That’s his Fi-Si pairing at work: emotionally driven, steeped in honor, and clinging to deeply personal values that most people wouldn’t even think to articulate. He doesn’t fight because he wants to dominate—he fights because he has to, because someone he cares about is in danger, or because he made a promise and he intends to keep it. Underneath that timid smile is a storm of conviction—and when it finally surfaces? Hakkai hits harder than anyone expects, emotionally and physically. His biggest issue is that he can get stuck in indecision in the heat of the moment, especially if his values feel violated in some way. He’s got to feel right in his heart about something before he can take action; and sometimes he freezes up. But once he learns to stand up for himself, his sister, and his beliefs, he becomes the gentle giant and warrior he was always meant to be.

Taiju Shiba – ESTJ

(Command Presence. Iron Fist. Control Issues the Size of a Cathedral.)

Taiju Shiba is an ESTJ turned up to maximum intensity and then set on fire. He’s the kind of person who walks into a room and immediately starts running it—whether or not you asked him to. Driven, commanding, and terrifyingly efficient, Taiju doesn’t just lead the Black Dragons—he revives them from the ground up like a war general assembling an army. ESTJs crave order, authority, and results, and Taiju? He takes that blueprint and slaps steel-toed boots on it. Under his rule, Black Dragon becomes less of a street gang and more of a highly disciplined business in beatdowns, specializing in paid protection and domination-by-fear. But what sets him apart from your average screaming authoritarian is this: people actually respect him. Not just because he can punch through pews like they’re made of paper, but because his leadership, as brutal as it is, works.

At the core of every ESTJ is Te-Si—a function stack that demands structure, tradition, and performance. And Taiju doesn’t just expect those things—he imposes them. His entire worldview is shaped by a twisted sense of duty and control. Raised in chaos, abandoned by proper parental figures, and forced to be “the man of the house” way too early, Taiju internalized the message that strength equals survival. Unfortunately, he interpreted “strength” as “unrelenting dominance.” His abuse of Hakkai and Yuzuha isn’t just about cruelty—it’s his warped attempt at responsibility. He thinks he…he thinks he’s raising them. Shaping them. Forging them into people who can survive in the same brutal world that failed him. That’s the Si function in survival mode—repeating what’s familiar, even if it’s toxic, because it feels like the only “proven” path. Taiju’s past taught him that softness leads to loss, so he cut softness out of himself completely—and then tried to cut it out of the people he loved. It’s tragic, not because he doesn’t care, but because he does—and he has absolutely no idea how to show it in a way that doesn’t destroy everything around him.

But beneath all that Te steel plating, there’s a flicker of something else. After his defeat, Taiju doesn’t double down. He doesn’t go on a revenge spree or try to justify his actions. He looks at Takemichi—a guy who can’t fight, but won’t stop standing up—and sees what real strength actually is. And that breaks something open in him. He admits he was wrong, steps away from his siblings, and accepts that they’re better off without his “protection.” That’s ESTJ growth at its rawest: not a personality overhaul, but a reckoning. A recognition that power isn’t always control, and that leadership without love is just tyranny. Taiju doesn’t reform into a saint. But he learns to let go—and for a man built on control, that’s everything.

Yuzuha Shiba – ISFJ

Yuzuha is steady, compassionate, and carrying way more weight than she ever lets on. She’s the kind of person who doesn’t just look out for others—she quietly absorbs their pain. Her entire identity is built around protecting Hakkai, even if it means shouldering blame, lying to cover for him, or—if it comes to it—putting herself in the crosshairs of their violent older brother. She’s the classic Si-Fe type: grounded in loyalty, driven by duty, and deeply tuned into the emotional needs of the people she loves.

She’s not dramatic about her sacrifices, and she doesn’t ask for recognition. That’s not her style. Yuzuha protects quietly, persistently, and with consistent resolve. Even her plan to kill Taiju—though extreme—wasn’t about revenge for herself. It was about freeing Hakkai. ISFJs can be underestimated because they’re soft-spoken, but when pushed to their limit, they’ll fight with everything they have for the people they care about. And Yuzuha? She’s a fighter through and through—even when her weapon is just her own unbreakable will.

Kazushi Yamagishi – ENTP

Yamagishi is the ENTP sidekick you never knew you needed—equal parts comic relief, chaos consultant, and accidental intel savant. This guy is dangerously good at what he does best: gathering information, connecting dots, and keeping track of about ten rival gang power structures for fun. That’s Ne-Ti in action—scanning possibilities, chasing rabbit holes, and building a mental web that somehow holds together, even if you have no idea how he got there.

He talks a big game, half of which sounds made up, but when the chips are down, he’s got facts no one else saw coming. His brain is a junk drawer full of gang trivia, conspiracy-level connections, and just enough street awareness to be useful. He gets scared easily, sure—but it doesn’t stop him. If anything, fear makes him more curious. He’s that weird blend of nerdy and bold, rattling off obscure gang lineages while standing next to a guy who could snap him in half. And you know what? He’ll still crack a joke. That’s the ENTP spirit—quick-witted, excitable, relentlessly loyal in his own chaotic way, and always thinking three steps ahead, even if his friends aren’t sure which direction he’s going.

Atsushi “Akkun” Sendo – ENFJ

Akkun was one of the hardest characters for me to profile because they really don’t go very deep into his thought process. But from what I can see in the series and mangas, ENFJ seems like the best fit type for now. I may change this later as more information comes out, though.

From the start, Akkun leads not by force, but by connection. He watches out for the quieter kids. He steps up when nobody else will. He volunteers to take hits, carry burdens, or—when he thinks there’s no other option—even kill to protect his friends. That last part isn’t some cold Te calculation. It’s desperation born from Fe—not wanting to watch the people he loves suffer another second. He also seems to intuitively grasp things about Takemichi and others in his gang without having to be explicitly told.

We don’t get nearly enough of Akkun, but what we do get is enough to see the arc of an ENFJ with a big heart, a bleeding conscience, and a soul that bends itself into knots for the people he loves. He’s not just Takemichi’s friend—he’s one of the first people to believe in him.

What Do You Think?

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