Tenjou Tenge

For some people, high school represents the opportunity for a fresh start. You can take new classes and make new friends. For Souichiro Nagi and Bob Makihara, though, high school means something different: the chance to become the top fighters in the entire student body! Too bad Toudou Academy is the hardest possible place to realize their dreams. Their new high school is no ordinary academic institution. Rather than concentrating on classic subjects like math and science, Toudou Academy was created for the sole purpose of reviving the martial arts in Japan!

As a result, Souichiro's aspirations to become top dog are cut short when he runs afoul of Masataka Takayanagi and Maya Natsume. The two upperclassmen easily stop the freshmen duo's rampage across school, but rather than serving as a deterrent, it only stokes their competitive fire. What kind of monstrous fighters attend Toudou Academy? Are there any stronger than Masataka and Maya? And why in the world is Maya's younger sister stalking Souichiro? Learn the answers to these questions and more in Tenjou Tenge!

Natsume, Maya Main

Hisakawa, Aya Japanese

Takayanagi, Masataka Main

Seki, Tomokazu Japanese

Nagi, Souichirou Main

Hoshi, Souichirou Japanese

Natsume, Aya Main

Chihara, Minori Japanese

Makihara, Bob Main

Miki, Shinichiro Japanese

Tawara, Bunshichi Supporting

Yao, Kazuki Japanese

Natsume, Shin Supporting

Ikeda, Shuuichi Japanese

Takayanagi, Mitsuomi Supporting

Morikawa, Toshiyuki Japanese

Isuzu, Emi Supporting

Nanao, Haruhi Japanese

Sugano, Kagesada Supporting

Kondo, Takashi Japanese

Maruyama, Masao Producer

Kawase, Toshifumi Director, Storyboard

Honda, Yasunori Sound Director

Miyamoto, Yukihiro Episode Director

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Jul 8, 2023

Kauaz

Recommended

Besides the fact that it reminds me that hideous JoJo art-style sometimes… it has a solid animation and a well written plot.

The first episodes were kinda boring and I was trying so hard not to sleep while watching but later on it became enjoyable.
The main plot focus on the past of the characters in such smart way and besides having many cultured scenes it’s kinda touching…
The last episodes were kinda eh and it’s ending was vague, it probably continues in the manga.

Overall… I came here because of air gear (manga) and it has that same sprinkle of nonsense but oh..! great art. I kinda want ... to read the manga (mostly for the art) but yeah.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Jan 9, 2024

MizuhoKamui

Mixed Feelings

Tenjou Tenge is a very interesting show. After a closer look, one could think that this is the show about fights and busty characters – however, it is far from such understanding. The story is about Souichiro and Bob, two delinquents who initiate a brawl in school and are defeated by Maya who has great fighting prowess.

The series has a great number of characters; for instance, the Enforcers are its antagonists who have killed Maya’s brother Shin. The narrative is non-linear because we learn about the characters’ past which defines present events. There are bloodshed and fighting scenes all through the first episode but may ... be appealing those who like action. However, the story’s progress slows down a bit during the flashback arc taking up much of the series. While the flashback arc offers essential background information, it does slow down the story’s pace and may prove difficult for some viewers.

However, Tenjou Tenge is a passable show that does well to combine action, drama and suspense. The animation of the show is impressive especially during fighting scenes. The female characters are also very exaggerated which might be quite uncomfortable for some viewers. The show has an eerie mood and might not appeal to all viewers.

Meanwhile, Tenjou Tenge is an anime series that takes time and perseverance, especially during the long flashback arc. However, action-packed and drama fans will appreciate it.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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May 27, 2019

kisb

Not Recommended

Started out quite interesting. Had alot of potential. The art is decent. the ending song is pretty nice. the opening is whacky and doesn't fit the anime but it's okay.
After a few episodes they start doing flashbacks and I was hoping to find out the characters motivations, the backstory, what a delight. well no.

The backstory just makes me hate the characters.
It's interesting in it's own way but just raises more questions than it answers. and the last episode is the most rushed episode i have ever seen ever. it made me facepalm and laugh at how ridiculous it was. Overrall it had ... potential but just kept getting more and more annoying as it went on

little rant coming up, for those who've watched
Maya is completely at fault for everything. why did Mitsuoni turn into a bad guy? we have no idea. why does Aya not return the sword at first.
Throughout half of the entire series I had a look of disgust on my face whenever they showed Maya. and yet she's "portrayed" as a good person. and what is with the incesty vibes
end of rant

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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