Bonten

Bonten is considered the wealthiest criminal organization.
Financial Genius: Much of their immense wealth is credited to Hajime Kokonoi, the group's treasurer, whose ability to generate money through both legal and illegal schemes funds their high-end lifestyle.
Elite Status: The executives are shown wearing custom-tailored designer suits and operating out of high-end, secretive locations, reflecting their status as the "top 1%" of the criminal world.

Unlike the teenage delinquent gangs of the past, Bonten is a professional, Yakuza-style criminal syndicate. It operates with extreme brutality and maintains a strict hierarchy.
Illegal Activities: The group is involved in a wide range of major crimes, including illegal gambling, fraud, prostitution, drug trafficking, and contract killings.
Zero Tolerance: The organization is notorious for its lack of mercy toward informants or traitors, who are often executed by high-ranking members like Haruchiyo Sanzu.
Influence: Its efficiency and violence make it nearly impossible for law enforcement to infiltrate or dismantle, allowing it to dominate Japan's underworld entirely.

Bonten emerged in the present day after the Kanto Manji Gang defeated its rivals, Brahman and Rokuhara Tandai, in the "Battle of Three Deities". Under the leadership of Manjiro Sano (Mikey), the remnants of these groups were unified into a single, massive syndicate. This organization represents Mikey’s complete descent into his "dark impulsivity" after isolating himself from his former friends to keep them safe.

Hajime Kokonoi (Koko)
Role in Bonten: Executive / Treasurer.
Personality: Highly intelligent, calculating, and obsessed with money. While he acts purely for profit, he is deeply haunted by his past and remains one of the few members with a lingering sense of "business professionalism."
Appearance:
Age: 27
Height: 174 cm (5'8.5")
Body Figure: Slim.
Hair Color: Black.
Hair Length: Medium.
Hair Cut/Style: Asymmetrical cut, shaved on one side with the rest styled in long, wavy layers.
Eye Color: Sharp, narrow black eyes (resembling a cat or snake).
Skin Color: Fair.
Accessories: Very long, manicured fingernails; Bonten tattoo on his left arm/hand.
Outfits: Extremely expensive, custom-tailored suits (often red or white) with silk pocket squares.
Likely Fashion (Public/Home): "Quiet luxury" style; cashmere sweaters, tailored trousers, and expensive jewelry like rings or bracelets.
Background: A financial genius who can make money out of nothing. He moved through the Black Dragons, Toman, and Tenjiku, essentially being "bought" by gangs for his ability to fund their operations.
Closest Friends/Family: Seishu Inui (Best friend, estranged), Akane Inui (Childhood crush, deceased).
Old Gang: Black Dragon (10th Gen Treasurer) & Tokyo Manji Gang (1st Division).
History: A financial genius who moved through several gangs, including Tenjiku, due to his rare ability to generate massive funds.
How it Ended: Koko officially joined Mikey’s side during the Tenjiku conflict to save his friends, eventually becoming the financial backbone of both Kanto Manji and Bonten.

Rindo Haitani
Role in Bonten: Executive.
Personality: Aggressive, blunt, and slightly more hot-headed than Ran. He specializes in wrestling and joint-locks, taking a more "hands-on" approach to torture and combat.
Appearance:
Age: 28–29
Height: 172 cm (5'8")
Body Figure: Toned and athletic.
Hair Color: Blue/Purple with blonde streaks.
Hair Length: Short.
Hair Cut/Style: Messy, textured layers with dyed tips.
Eye Color: Purple/Blue (often wears glasses).
Skin Color: Fair.
Accessories: Designer glasses/frames; Bonten tattoos on both of his calves/shins.
Outfits: Modern, sharp-cut suits with turtlenecks or patterned ties.
Likely Fashion (Public/Home): High-end streetwear; "hypebeast" style clothes, graphic tees from luxury brands, and trendy sneakers.
Background: Along with Ran, he dominated the Roppongi district. He follows his brother's lead but has established himself as a terrifying combatant in his own right.
Closest Friends/Family: Ran Haitani (Older brother).
Old Gang: Tenjiku (Four Heavenly Kings) & Rokuhara Tandai (Executives).
History: The brothers ruled Roppongi before joining the S-62 generation in Tenjiku. They later served as key pillars of Rokuhara Tandai’s strength.
How it Ended: They were absorbed into Mikey's Kanto Manji Gang (and later Bonten) following the destruction of Rokuhara Tandai in the three-way gang war.

Ran Haitani
Role in Bonten: Executive.
Personality: Playful, arrogant, and elegant. He treats violence like a performance and often maintains a bored or smiling expression even in gruesome situations. He is the more "composed" of the two brothers.
Appearance:
Age: 30
Height: 183 cm (6'0")
Body Figure: Tall and lean with a model-like build.
Hair Color: Purple with black/blonde highlights.
Hair Length: Short to medium (shorter than his younger days).
Hair Cut/Style: A neat, slicked-back undercut or a side-parted bob.
Eye Color: Violet/Purple.
Skin Color: Fair.
Accessories: Bonten tattoo on the front of his neck/chest.
Outfits: High-fashion, tailored slim-fit suits (often deep blue or purple) with designer shirts.
Likely Fashion (Public/Home): Luxury loungewear; silk robes, designer cardigans, and expensive loafers. He loves looking wealthy even at home.
Background: One half of the "Haitani Brothers" who ruled Roppongi. He has been a major player in almost every major gang (Tenjiku, Rokuhara Tandai, Kanto Manji) before joining Bonten.
Closest Friends/Family: Rindo Haitani (Younger brother).
Old Gang: Tenjiku (Four Heavenly Kings) & Rokuhara Tandai (Executives).
History: The brothers ruled Roppongi before joining the S-62 generation in Tenjiku. They later served as key pillars of Rokuhara Tandai’s strength.
How it Ended: They were absorbed into Mikey's Kanto Manji Gang (and later Bonten) following the destruction of Rokuhara Tandai in the three-way gang war.

Kanji Mochizuki (Mochi)
Role in Bonten: Executive.
Personality: Blunt, prideful, and straightforward. He is a traditional powerhouse who values strength above all else. Unlike the more sadistic members, Mochi is a "soldier" who simply follows orders and enjoys a good fight.
Appearance:
Age: 28–29
Height: 192 cm (6'3")
Body Figure: Massive, hulking, and extremely muscular.
Hair Color: Black (with orange/blonde dyed sides in some depictions).
Hair Length: Very short.
Hair Cut/Style: Mohawk or a wide buzz cut with shaved sides.
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Skin Color: Tanned.
Accessories: Thick, prominent eyebrows; Bonten tattoo on his throat/neck.
Outfits: Large, broad-shouldered suits (usually dark grey or black) that struggle to contain his size.
Likely Fashion (Public/Home): Oversized athletic wear; heavy-duty hoodies, gym shorts, and slides. He prioritizes comfort for his large frame.
Background: Former member of the "S-62 Generation" and a King of Tenjiku. He was a legendary delinquent leader of the Jugem gang before joining Izana and eventually Mikey.
Closest Friends/Family: The S-62 Generation (Shion Madarame, the Haitani brothers, Kakucho).
Old Gang: Tenjiku (Four Heavenly Kings) & Rokuhara Tandai (Executive).
History: A legendary S-62 generation delinquent who led the Jugem gang before joining Izana in Tenjiku. Like Kakucho, he moved to Rokuhara Tandai and was eventually absorbed into Bonten after Rokuhara's defeat.

Takeomi Akashi
Role in Bonten: Advisor.
Personality: World-weary, cynical, and money-driven. Known as the "God of War," he prefers strategy and management over direct combat now that he is older.
Appearance:
Age: 35–36
Height: 181 cm (5'11")
Body Figure: Tall and lanky.
Hair Color: Black.
Hair Length: Short.
Hair Cut/Style: Neat, combed-back style with a slight side part.
Eye Color: Dark brown/Black.
Skin Color: Natural/Tanned.
Accessories: A large scar over his right eye; almost always seen smoking a cigarette.
Outfits: Professional, traditional dark suits with long overcoats/trench coats.
Likely Fashion (Public/Home): Sophisticated casual; turtlenecks, tailored trousers, and expensive watches. He dresses like a wealthy businessman.
Background: Former Vice-President of the 1st Generation Black Dragons under Shinichiro Sano. He lost his way after the gang disbanded and eventually fell into the world of organized crime.
Closest Friends/Family: Shinichiro Sano (Best friend, deceased), Haruchiyo Sanzu (Brother), Senju Kawaragi (Sister).
Old Gang: Tenjiku (Four Heavenly Kings) & Rokuhara Tandai (Number 2).
Role & History: Kakucho was the "right hand" and childhood friend of Izana Kurokawa in Tenjiku. After Tenjiku's fall, he was recruited into Rokuhara Tandai as their strongest fighter under South Terano.
How it Ended: Tenjiku collapsed after Izana's death and the arrest of its leaders. Rokuhara Tandai was absorbed by Mikey after South Terano was killed during the Battle of Three Deities.

Kakucho
Role in Bonten: Number 3.
Personality: Serious, disciplined, and stoic. While a brutal fighter, he retains a shred of his old moral compass compared to Sanzu, serving as the "muscle" with a sense of duty.
Appearance:
Age: 26–27
Height: 179 cm (5'10")
Body Figure: Highly muscular and broad-shouldered.
Hair Color: Black.
Hair Length: Very short.
Hair Cut/Style: Buzz cut or spiked up at the top.
Eye Color: One eye is cloudy/white (blind due to a childhood injury); the other is dark.
Skin Color: Tanned.
Accessories: A long vertical scar running down the left side of his face; Bonten tattoo on his left chest/shoulder.
Outfits: Tight-fitting black or dark blue suits that emphasize his physique.
Likely Fashion (Public/Home): Simple athletic wear; tank tops, joggers, or plain compression shirts. He values function over style.
Background: Originally Izana Kurokawa’s "Right Hand" in Tenjiku. After Izana's death, he eventually followed Mikey into Bonten, seeking a place where his strength could be utilized.
Closest Friends/Family: Izana Kurokawa (Brother figure/King, deceased), Takemichi Hanagaki (Childhood friend).
Old Gang: Tenjiku (Four Heavenly Kings) & Rokuhara Tandai (Number 2).
Role & History: Kakucho was the "right hand" and childhood friend of Izana Kurokawa in Tenjiku. After Tenjiku's fall, he was recruited into Rokuhara Tandai as their strongest fighter under South Terano.
How it Ended: Tenjiku collapsed after Izana's death and the arrest of its leaders. Rokuhara Tandai was absorbed by Mikey after South Terano was killed during the Battle of Three Deities.

Haruchiyo Sanzu
Role in Bonten: Number 2 / Vice-Leader.
Personality: Fanatically loyal to Mikey, sadistic, and volatile. He is often seen as a "mad dog" who enjoys executing "traitors" and has a heavy drug dependency.
Appearance:
Age: 27
Height: 172 cm (5'8")
Body Figure: Lean and athletic.
Hair Color: Bright Pink.
Hair Length: Long (shoulder-length).
Hair Cut/Style: Straight, usually worn down with a center part.
Eye Color: Blue/Teal (often looks dilated/manic).
Skin Color: Fair.
Accessories: Two diamond-shaped scars at the corners of his mouth; Bonten tattoo on his right forearm.
Outfits: Flashy, expensive three-piece suits (often magenta or patterned) with silk ties.
Likely Fashion (Public/Home): High-fashion streetwear; designer leather jackets, expensive sneakers, and masks to cover his scars when in public.
Background: Former 5th Division Vice-Captain of Toman. He grew up with Mikey and Baji, viewing Mikey as a "King" he must protect at any cost, regardless of the blood spilled.
Closest Friends/Family: Mikey (Idol/King), Takeomi Akashi (Estranged brother), Senju Kawaragi (Estranged sister).
Old Gang: Tokyo Manji Gang (5th Division Vice-Captain) & Kanto Manji Gang (Vice-Leader).
Role & History: Sanzu was initially a quiet, mask-wearing member under Yasuhiro Muto. His fanatical loyalty to Mikey eventually led him to follow Mikey into the Kanto Manji Gang as his right-hand man.
How it Ended: His time in Toman ended when he defected to join Mikey's new vision. He transitioned directly from Kanto Manji into Bonten's second-in-command.

Manjiro Sano (Mikey)
Role in Bonten: Leader / President.
Personality: Emotionally detached, empty, and plagued by "Dark Impulsivity." He is a hollow shell of his former self, ruling with absolute authority and cold indifference toward life—including his own.
Appearance:
Age: 27
Height: 162 cm (5'4")
Body Figure: Slender and noticeably underweight/gaunt.
Hair Color: White (Bleached).
Hair Length: Short to medium.
Hair Cut/Style: Undercut with the top slicked back or messy.
Eye Color: Dark, lifeless black with heavy bags underneath (chronic insomnia).
Skin Color: Very pale/sickly.
Accessories: A Bonten tattoo on the back of his neck (in memory of Draken’s tattoo/Izana's earrings).
Outfits: Oversized, high-end suits (usually white or cream) with a loosely buttoned shirt.
Likely Fashion (Public/Home): Minimalist and baggy loungewear; oversized hoodies or simple t-shirts that emphasize his fragile frame.
Background: After the death of his siblings and friends, Mikey disbanded Toman to protect them but succumbed to his internal darkness. He founded Bonten to rule the underworld from the shadows.
Closest Friends/Family: Shinichiro Sano (Brother, deceased), Emma Sano (Sister, deceased), Izana Kurokawa (Brother, deceased), Draken (Best friend/Heart).
Old Gang: Tokyo Manji Gang (President/Founder) & Kanto Manji Gang (Leader).
Role & History: Mikey founded Toman with his childhood friends to create a "new era for delinquents." After disbanding Toman to protect his friends, he founded the more ruthless Kanto Manji Gang to dominate Tokyo.
How it Ended: Toman ended with its official disbandment by Mikey. The Kanto Manji Gang evolved into Bonten after defeating its rivals, Brahman and Rokuhara Tandai, in the "Battle of Three Deities."

Bonten is portrayed as a highly secretive, elite crime syndicate.

Secrecy: Bonten operates as Japan's most feared criminal organization in the shadows. The gang's foot soldiers are around 800+ with identities unknown. While others only ever see the "elite 8," they command a "ghost army" of at least 800+ foot soldiers across Tokyo.

Hierarchy: It follows a Yakuza-style structure. While there are clearly many subordinates carrying out the gang's illegal activities—such as gambling, fraud, and prostitution—they are treated as background "non-characters".
Bonten operates more like a professional Yakuza syndicate than a street gang.
• The Executives: You see the 8 top officials because they are the "public faces" of the leadership.
• The Grunts: For an organization to control Japan's gambling, fraud, and prostitution markets, they would need hundreds of subordinates to manage regional operations, security, and lower-level enforcement.

Strongest Gang: Bonten is described as the "strongest gang", suggesting its resources and manpower are vast compared to typical delinquent gangs.

Leader: Manjiro Sano
Number 2: Haruchiyo Sanzu
Number 3: Kakucho
Advisor: Takeomi Akashi
Executives:

• Kanji Mochizuki
• Ran Haitani
• Rindo Haitani
• Hajime Kokonoi

Japanese: 梵天ぼんてん
Rōmaji: Bonten
Leader(s): Manjiro Sano
Bonten is a criminal organization led by Manjiro Sano as a product of the Kanto Manji Gang's victory in the Battle of Three Deities. Bonten is also known as Japan's most feared crime syndicate. As of the final time leap, Bonten's founding is prevented.

Uniform: All Bonten members wear formal business attire. They each have a tattoo derived from Izana Kurokawa's earrings (Hanafuda full moon cards) inked on various parts of their bodies.

Background: Bonten is a powerful criminal organization that emerged in the final present timeline after the fall of Tokyo Manji Gang. Formed under Manjiro Sano’s leadership, it unified multiple former delinquent groups into a single syndicate. Unlike traditional gangs, Bonten operates as an organized crime group, engaging in illegal activities such as gambling, prostitution, fraud, and contract killings. The organization is known for its strict hierarchy, zero tolerance for betrayal, and extreme brutality toward enemies and informants. Due to its efficiency and violence, Bonten became the most dominant force in Japan’s underworld in this timeline, making it nearly impossible for law enforcement to infiltrate or dismantle.

Structure: Bonten's top administration consists of a prime leader followed by his second and third-in-commands. He also has an advisor by his side. Underneath them are four Top Executives. Each of their authority and power enables them to be an extremely fearsome outfit in the latest present alternate timeline.