Angry / Souya Kawata - Tokyo Revengers - Banpresto

Banpresto presents this figure of Angry from Tokyo Revengers. It stands approx. 17 cm tall and comes in a printed box.

Some customers may be surprised that the Manji symbol often appears on Tokyo Revengers products. The sign closely resembles another symbol from German history and understandably makes many people uncomfortable. This is a short explanation of what the sign means in Japan and why products carry it. First, to be clear: Figuya condemns every form of antisemitism and racism, and these products do not glorify or defend such themes in any way.

Most anime and manga stories are set in Japan. As in large parts of Asia, Buddhism is widespread there, and its symbolism is a major part of everyday culture. The Manji, for example, appears on many city maps, where it simply marks the location of a temple.

In Asia, the Manji is an auspicious symbol of divinity. It is far older than Buddhism, even though Buddhism made it widely known. It is also a religious symbol of Jainism and Hinduism. The Manji can therefore appear on some products, currently most often in the Tokyo Revengers series, which carries the sign in its original title. The stories are set in a different cultural context, and the symbol means something other than what it evokes here. When a product shows a Manji, it helps to consider where the story is set and what the symbol is meant to convey; understanding this context helps in judging the item. In the case of Tokyo Revengers, it is precisely the Buddhist symbol and has no connection to the symbol as it is known from German history.