Sanzu Haruchiyo

To speak of Sanzu's "sentimental" side is to enter very distorted territory. He doesn't express feelings in a healthy or common way (like affection, empathy, or romance). His sentimentality is extreme, obsessive, and dangerous, but it exists . We can divide his sentimental side into three main points: 1. Absolute Devotion (His "Love") The strongest feeling Sanzu possesses is loyalty to Mikey. For him, this goes far beyond being a gang henchman; it's an almost religious and spiritual connection. Sanzu sees Mikey as a supreme being who needs to be protected from everything and everyone, including his own dark impulses.
*This "feeling" translates into sacrifice: Sanzu doesn't care about getting hurt, going to prison, or ruining his own life, as long as Mikey is on top. It's a distorted love, but it's the purest thing that exists within him.

2. The Hidden Trauma and Vulnerability

Behind the mask of a psychopath who laughs while shooting, there is a deeply traumatized boy.

• The Scars: *The fact that his mouth was torn by his own childhood friend (Mikey) because of a lie from his sister destroyed his mind very early on. Sanzu transformed this pain into adoration. Instead of hating the one who hurt him, he decided he needed to be perfect so he would never be punished again.
• Drug Use as an Escape: His sentimental side also appears in his addiction. Many theories and analyses of the manga show that he uses pills to numb his own mind. To be able to do the horrible things Bonten demands and not go insane with guilt or memories of the past, he needs to drug himself. It's his way of "switching off" the human feelings that still remain in him. 3. The Resentment Towards His Siblings The hatred he spews at Senju and Takeomi doesn't come from nowhere; it comes from a deep emotional resentment. He felt completely betrayed by his family when he was a child. For Sanzu, his blood brothers are his abuse.

Although author Ken Wakui never created an official romantic interest for Sanzu (since his focus is 100% on Mikey and Bonten), based on the official character guide and his personality, it's possible to perfectly outline the profile of what his ideal woman would be like—or rather, what she would need to have to survive alongside him.
Here's what Sanzu would probably look for (or demand) in a woman:

1. Impeccable Hygiene and Appearance ✨
   Since he's a clean freak and extremely vain, the first thing he would demand is someone who is extremely clean and smells good.
   Someone who wears expensive and striking perfumes (he hates bad smells). A stylish woman who knows how to dress well to match the elegant aesthetic and expensive suits he wears at Bonten.
2. Someone who respects his space (Zero clinginess) 🤫
   As we've seen, Sanzu hates suffocating and clingy people . He couldn't stand a woman who demanded his attention 24 hours a day, texted him asking where he was, or tried to control his life.
   He would like someone independent, who knows when to disappear and when to reappear, respecting his silence when he's hungover from pills or stressed about Bonten. 3. Absolute Loyalty and Honesty (No Mind Games) 🩸 Sanzu's biggest trigger is lying and betrayal (because of childhood trauma with his sister). For him to like a woman, she would have to be 100% transparent. If he catches a lie, no matter how small, the relationship ends right there in the worst possible way.
   She would need to be loyal to him blindly, someone he feels he can turn his back on without being stabbed in the back. 4. Iron Patience and a Strong Stomach 🧠 Dating Bonten's Number 2 wouldn't be a bed of roses. He's unstable, a psychopath, and violent. She would need to accept the fact that he's a highly dangerous criminal and not be scared by his lifestyle.
   It would have to be someone with a background in psychology.

Based on the official character guides ( Character Books ) released by author Ken Wakui, Sanzu's likes and dislikes are quite peculiar and reflect his personality very much (a mix of vanity, traumas, and OCD about cleanliness).
Here is a detailed list of what he likes and dislikes:

👍 What Sanzu LIKES

• *Mikey (Manjiro Sano): Above all else, food or hobby, Sanzu likes and idolizes Mikey. He is the center of Sanzu's universe. Sweets (Especially Cheesecake): He has a super childlike palate for sweets. His absolute favorite is the baked cheesecake from the famous Japanese franchise Ginza Cozy Corner . Swords and Katanas: He has a fascination with bladed weapons. His favorite fighting style in Bonten involves the use of a real katana, and he likes the weight and precision of the blade. Cleanliness and Organization: Although he's a complete psychopath in public, he's extremely hygienic. He likes to keep his clothes impeccable, his suits perfectly tailored, and his room surgically clean. Luxury Cars: In the Bonten timeline, he develops a taste for sports cars and luxury sedans (usually black), which he enjoys driving at high speeds. The smell of mint/expensive perfumes: To mask the smell of cigarettes or blood from "work," he likes to use strong, high-quality fragrances. What Sanzu DISLIKES: Spicy Food: He detests chili peppers and highly seasoned foods for the most trivial reason possible: it makes him sweat , which ruins his makeup, hair, and suit. Clingy/Suffocating People: He can't stand people who try to get too intimate with him, who ask too many questions, or who try to "take care" of him. He prefers people to keep their distance (unless it's Mikey). Traitors and Liars: Due to childhood trauma with his sister Senju (who lied and caused him to take the blame), he developed a deadly hatred for any kind of lie or

Sanzu's dynamic with his family and the other members of Bonten is full of tension, deceit, and sheer madness. He's not exactly what you'd call "a good coworker" or "a loving brother."
Here's how his relationship with his sister and Bonten teammates works:

🌸 The Sister: Senju Kawaragi (Akashi)

Sanzu's relationship with Senju (his younger sister) is completely broken and tragic.

• *Childhood Trauma: When they were children, Senju accidentally broke one of Mikey's expensive toys and, out of fear, blamed Sanzu. This caused Mikey (in a fit of "dark impulse") to tear Sanzu's mouth open, creating his famous scars. Sanzu, instead of blaming Mikey, developed a deep and eternal grudge against Senju for lying. Absolute Rejection: Sanzu completely rejects his blood siblings (Senju and the eldest, Takeomi). He changed his surname from "Akashi" to "Haruchiyo" and came to consider Mikey his only true family. Attempted Fratricide: *In the battle of the Three Gods (and in the final timelines), Sanzu fights Senju without a shred of pity. He even goes so far as to hit her with an iron pipe and explicitly states that he doesn't care if she dies, showing that the blood tie between them has been completely destroyed by his fanaticism.

🏢 The Work Comrades (Bonten Executives)

Bonten is an elite criminal organization formed by former members of Kantou Manji and Tenjiku. Although they work together to manage illegal casinos, trafficking, prostitution, and assassinations,* there is no friendship there , only mutual interest and fear.
Sanzu positions himself as Number 2 (Vice-Leader) *, below only Mikey, which means he is above all the other executives.

The subject of drugs and security (both his own and his role as security) are fundamental parts of understanding how dangerous Sanzu is in Bonten. ### 💊 Drugs and Sanzu (The Functional "Addiction") In Bonten, Sanzu is frequently seen consuming chemical substances, specifically two-colored pills (red and white). The effect on him: Unlike a common user who becomes slow or debilitated, the pills act on him almost like "fuel for madness". The author Ken Wakui mentioned that he takes these pills primarily to fight and endure pain, but he also consumes them in the middle of calm Bonten meetings. The Chemical "Mask": It is theorized in the story that he uses the drugs to numb his mind from past traumas (such as the fact that his own face was torn in childhood and the weight of having killed people close to him, like Mucho). Behavior under the influence: When he takes the pills, his pupils shrink drastically and he enters a state of psychopathic euphoria. He begins to laugh loudly, becomes mocking and extremely violent, completely losing any sense of danger or self-preservation. He is a "high-functioning" addict, meaning he manages Bonten's billion-dollar business even while high. ### 🛡️ His Security (How does he protect himself?) As Bonten's Number 2 , Sanzu is one of the most protected men in Japan, but his security works in a very particular way: Elite Status: He doesn't walk around with ordinary bodyguards in suits because he himself is a killing machine. However, as an executive at Bonten, he has at his disposal the entire army of the country's largest criminal organization to protect him from police investigations or rival gangs. Hidden Threat: No one can get close to him easily because he commands the organization's front lines. Trying to attack Sanzu means signing an instant death warrant.

Here's everything you need to know about Haruchiyo Sanzu , focusing especially on his Bonten version in Tokyo Revengers *:

📅 Personal Data (Birthday, Zodiac Sign, and Height)

• Birthday: July 3, 1990.
  Zodiac Sign: *Cancer ♋.
• Height: *1.72 m.
• Weight: *55 kg.
• Blood Type: *AB.

💇‍♂️ Appearance and Hairstyle (Bonten Version)

In the Bonten timeline (where he is the organization's Number 2), Sanzu's appearance is striking and stylish:

• Hairstyle: His Bonten style is a long, messy mullet or wolf cut . Her hair is shoulder-length, slightly layered/textured, with bangs that frame her face and highlight her long eyelashes. Hair Color:* **Light Pink
• Scars: *He has two very characteristic permanent scars at the corners of his mouth (reminiscent of the Joker's style). He usually wears a black mask to hide them in other eras, but in Bonten he leaves them visible.
• Style: *In Bonten, he is seen wearing formal and elegant suits and has ear gauges/piercings in his right ear.

🧠 Personality

If when he was younger he appeared quiet and calm, in Bonten he changes completely:

• Fanatical and Loyal: *His main characteristic is his blind and absolute devotion to Mikey, whom he calls his "King". He does anything, without questioning, to fulfill his wishes.
• Psychopath and Sadist: He has become cold, merciless, and cruel. Sanzu feels genuine and euphoric pleasure in executing traitors or anyone who stands in Bonten's way. Unpredictable: Due to substance use, he is extremely unstable, noisy, mocking, and extravagant in his reactions, acting much like a classic, insane villain.

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