: Many viewers expressed intense frustration with Takemichi's perceived "fumbling" of his mission. Critics on In Asian Spaces argued that instead of acting decisively, he spent crucial moments "wallowing in a puddle," which allowed Kiyomasa to get close to Draken.
: An intense battle erupts between Toman and Moebius. While the captains engage in heavy fighting, Takemichi spends the chaos frantically searching for Draken to protect him from Masataka Kiyomizu (Kiyomasa). Tokyo Revengers Episode 9
: Despite Takemichi's efforts, the episode ends on a massive cliffhanger. He eventually finds Draken, only to see him lying on the ground, having been stabbed by Kiyomasa. Character Analysis & Controversy Tokyo Revengers Episode 9