Chifuyu Matsuno

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* 2008
* 2017
* 2005
* c. 2004

* 2017
* 2005
* c. 2004

**Chifuyu Matsuno** (松 (まつ) 野 (の)  千 (ち) 冬 (ふゆ) , *Matsuno Chifuyu*?) is the First Division Vice-Captain (壱番隊 副隊長, *Ichiban-tai Fuku Taichō*?) of the Tokyo Manji Gang. In an alternate timeline, Chifuyu is the Vice-Leader (副総長, *Fuku Sōchō*?) of the Second Generation Tokyo Manji Gang.

He is one of two protagonists of the *Tokyo Revengers: Letter from Keisuke Baji* spin-off series.

## Appearance

Chifuyu is a young man of average height with green eyes, light skin, and a piercing in his left ear. As a child, he wore his hair in a choppy undercut style, with the top dyed blonde and the sides kept his natural black. He is often seen dressed in the Toman uniform, but outside gang activities, he wears a large, white sweater, plain dark pants, and tennis shoes.

In the present, Chifuyu still wears an undercut hairstyle, but it is black and noticeably neater than in his youth. When meeting with Takemichi, he wears a pinstriped suit.

Chifuyu's manga appearance around the year 2004Chifuyu's manga appearance in 2005Chifuyu's anime appearance in 2005
## Personality

Chifuyu is a loyal person who sports a calm, logical demeanor. He is unwilling to leave the sides of his friends and refuses to fight those he considers close to him. He is willing to let his emotions shine when a situation calls for it and doesn't shy away from helping out others blindly. Even if he gets beat up by or for friends, he still sticks by their sides. He typically acts as an adviser for Takemichi and makes plans before jumping into action. He's usually composed under high-pressure situations that might even cost him his life. Though he acts knowledgeable and levelheaded, he is naive at times and doesn't always plan things meticulously, which has lead to unfortunate consequences at times.

Chifuyu is also very willing to go against those who are doing morally reprehensible things even if they are in a position of a higher power.

During his first year in middle school, Chifuyu displayed himself as someone who was against higher authority that abused their power and therefore, acted cold but compassionate. However, despite having strength, he never wanted to take control of his school, seeing students who look down on other students as losers which is why he hated prideful, boastful upperclassmen the most.

## Skills and Abilities

### Authority

As Toman's First Division Vice Captain, he has control and command over the division.

### Fighting Prowess

As a middle-schooler, Chifuyu was a strong enough fighter to conquer his school, making even upperclassmen afraid of fighting him. Thus, he is a competent fighter who is able to hold his own in a fight. Though he is not among the strongest, his fighting prowess is not to be underestimated. He also hides a nasty KO power in his hands, he is capable of knocking out grown men twice his size unconscious with one punch.

## Appearances

**Manga Appearances**Chapters in order of appearance
### Valhalla Arc

* Chapter 41 - Double cross
* Chapter 45 - Take out on
* Chapter 46 - Make up my mind
* Chapter 47 - Level with
* Chapter 49 - Grow apart
* Chapter 50 - Before dawn
* Chapter 51 - Open fire
* Chapter 52 - Never fear, I'm here
* Chapter 53 - Turn around
* Chapter 56 - The one
* Chapter 57 - Look up for
* Chapter 58 - Dead or Alive
* Chapter 59 - Get mad
* Chapter 60 - One and only
* Chapter 61 - In tears
* Chapter 62 - Last wishes
* Chapter 63 - One for all
* Chapter 64 - End of war
* Chapter 67 - Man-crush
* Chapter 68 - Sunday best
* Chapter 69 - Big moment
* Chapter 70 - Tide turns
* Chapter 71 - Same old same old
* Chapter 72 - An old tale
* Chapter 73 - A crybaby
* Chapter 74 - Get back
* Chapter 75 - Let one down
* Chapter 76 - It is what it is

### Black Dragon Arc

* Chapter 79 - Fuck off
* Chapter 80 - Thicker than water
* Chapter 81 - Stand alone
* Chapter 82 - Own up
* Chapter 83 - Big brother
* Chapter 84 - Run errands
* Chapter 85 - Family bonds
* Chapter 86 - Be serious about
* Chapter 87 - Strange bedfellows
* Chapter 88 - Just gotta do
* Chapter 90 - Christmas Eve
* Chapter 91 - Miss you
* Chapter 92 - Whip up morale
* Chapter 94 - Scaredy cat
* Chapter 97 - Sibling rivalry
* Chapter 98 - Strive together
* Chapter 99 - A verbal shot
* Chapter 100 - Hundreds of times
* Chapter 101 - Keep mum
* Chapter 102 - Salute someone
* Chapter 103 - Mother figure
* Chapter 104 - Christmas night
* Chapter 105 - No one can match
* Chapter 106 - Dawning of a new era
* Chapter 107 - Tight-knit
* Chapter 110 - Best wishes
* Chapter 111 - Season opener
* Chapter 112 - You're fired
* Chapter 113 - You have my word
* Chapter 114 - On my way home
* Chapter 115 - Turn over a new leaf
* Chapter 116 - Far from home
* Chapter 118 - Life comes and goes
* Chapter 120 - Can take it
* Chapter 121 - Last but not least

### Tenjiku Arc

* Chapter 124 - When it rains, it pours
* Chapter 125 - Brother in arms
* Chapter 126 - Two peas in a pod
* Chapter 127 - Be fuzzy
* Chapter 128 - Gang of four
* Chapter 129 - The longest day
* Chapter 130 - Pep party
* Chapter 138 - stick together
* Chapter 139 - Make an exception
* Chapter 140 - Back-stab
* Chapter 144 - Big-hearted
* Chapter 145 - Go-to guy
* Chapter 151 - Just do it
* Chapter 152 - Rise against
* Chapter 153 - NocteKing
* Chapter 154 - Be in the van
* Chapter 155 - Turn the tide
* Chapter 156 - A den of iniquity
* Chapter 160 - Stand no chance
* Chapter 161 - The baby of the family
* Chapter 162 - The blue ogre
* Chapter 163 - Awake my potential
* Chapter 164 - Head the list
* Chapter 165 - Things change, but not all
* Chapter 166 - Brave heart
* Chapter 167 - Who wouldn't
* Chapter 168 - Headliner
* Chapter 169 - The home front
* Chapter 170 - Homecoming
* Chapter 171 - Showdown at the summit
* Chapter 173 - The one and only
* Chapter 176 - What was been left
* Chapter 177 - Déracinée (cover only)
* Chapter 179 - End the standoff
* Chapter 180 - Run after
* Chapter 185 - Meet his fate

### Bonten Arc

* Chapter 186 - It's been real
* Chapter 187 - Way to go
* Chapter 188 - The lion of the day
* Chapter 189 - Break up
* Chapter 190 - Until next time
* Chapter 191 - Be the world to me
* Chapter 192 - Just be close at hand
* Chapter 193 - Feel great!
* Chapter 194 - The keepsake
* Chapter 195 - lingering scent (photograph)
* Chapter 196 - Can say that again
* Chapter 197 - Be left behind the times
* Chapter 198 - Lose myself in memory
* Chapter 199 - Sincerely yours
* Chapter 200 - Crack a smile
* Chapter 203 - Don't give a damn (vision)
* Chapter 206 - Let you down

### Three Deities Arc

* Chapter 207 - The final act
* Chapter 208 - Turbulent period
* Chapter 209 - Get a grip
* Chapter 217 - Have never seen anything like it (flashback)

### Kanto Manji Arc

* Chapter 236 - Band of brothers
* Chapter 237 - Make allies
* Chapter 238 - Really into it
* Chapter 239 - Steel the show
* Chapter 240 - Go into retirement
* Chapter 242 - Inherit the crown
* Chapter 243 - Wide array of
* Chapter 244 - The showdown battle
* Chapter 245 - Grow up to
* Chapter 246 - Giant Killing
* Chapter 247 - Hey dude
* Chapter 249 - Good chemistry
* Chapter 251 - Get out of hand
* Chapter 252 - Bring back
* Chapter 253 - The worst is come
* Chapter 254 - Train wreck (vision)
* Chapter 257 - Tipping point
* Chapter 258 - Strange bedfellows
* Chapter 259 - Like a something demoniac
* Chapter 261 - Opposite sides of the same coin
* Chapter 262 - To rout and ravages
* Chapter 264 - Not only the force but also... (flashback)
* Chapter 266 - Make vision a reality (vision)
* Chapter 267 - To signal a counterattack
* Chapter 268 - Another such
* Chapter 274 - No holding back
* Chapter 275 - Cold hearted
* Chapter 276 - Get over
* Chapter 277 - At last
* Chapter 278 - Revengers

### Letter from Keisuke Baji

* Chapter 1 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Letter
* Chapter 2 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - The heel
* Chapter 3 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - The black cat
* Chapter 4 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Hairspray
* Chapter 5 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - A sudden change
* Chapter 6 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - I know you know
* Chapter 7 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - There was a time
* Chapter 8 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - The imitation
* Chapter 9 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Anger management
* Chapter 10 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - The closet
* Chapter 11 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Batting practice
* Chapter 12 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Juvenile
* Chapter 13 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Disappear
* Chapter 14 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Assembly
* Chapter 15 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Nowhere
* Chapter 16 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Courtesy
* Chapter 17 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Your back
* Chapter 18 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - From the beginning
* Chapter 19 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Nevertheless
* Chapter 20 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Never Gonna Be Alone
* Chapter 21 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - All of me
* Chapter 22 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Summer ghost
* Chapter 23 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Dude
* Chapter 24 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Red Scar
* Chapter 25 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Trinity
* Chapter 26 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Doggy
* Chapter 27 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Raid
* Chapter 28 (Letter from Keisuke Baji) - Deceptive Attack

**Anime Appearances**Episodes in order of appearance
#### Moebius Arc

* Episode 5 - Releap
* Episode 9 - Revolt
* Episode 10 - Rerise

#### Valhalla Arc

* Episode 15 - No Pain, no gain
* Episode 17 - No way
* Episode 18 - Open Fire
* Episode 19 - Turn around
* Episode 20 - Dead or Alive
* Episode 21 - One and only
* Episode 22 - One for all
* Episode 23 - End of war
* Episode 24 - A Cry baby
* Episode 25 - It is what it is (flashback)

### Black Dragon Arc

* Episode 27 - Stand alone
* Episode 28 - Family bonds
* Episode 29 - Christmas Eve
* Episode 30 - Whip up morale
* Episode 31 - Sibling rivalry
* Episode 32 - Strive together
* Episode 33 - Dawning of a new era
* Episode 34 - The light of my life
* Episode 35 - On my way home
* Episode 36 - Last order (flashback)

### Tenjiku Arc

* Episode 37 - When it rains, it pours
* Episode 38 - The longest day
* Episode 39 - Mortal enemy
* Episode 40 - Run out of patience
* Episode 41 - Come back to life (flashback)
* Episode 42 - A bad hunch
* Episode 43 - Rise against
* Episode 44 - Turn the tide
* Episode 45 - I know in my head
* Episode 46 - The blue ogre
* Episode 47 - Brave heart
* Episode 48 - Nothing is left
* Episode 49 - Paradise lost
* Episode 50 - Meet his fate

## Etymology

* The name **Chifuyu** means "thousand" (千) (**chi**) and "winter" (冬) (**fuyu**).
* Chifuyu's surname **Matsuno** means "pine tree, fir tree" (松) (**matsu**) and "field, wilderness" (野) (**no**).

## Trivia

* According to the official character book:
	+ His image color is light blue.
	+ The person he respects or admires is Keisuke Baji.
	+ The people he dislikes or fears are Kazutora and Nostradamus (because he was afraid of prophecies. He could not sleep at night).
	+ He likes playing with Peke J, Aviation Magazine, and Ai Yazawa's works (manga).
	+ He dislikes hierarchical relationships.
	+ His dream is to be a pilot.
	+ His special skill is talking with animals (having a hunch).
	+ His heroic story (or failure story): He fell from the second floor of the apartment complex while running after Peke J, but he was not injured at all.
	+ His favorite spot is the landing on the stairs of the apartment complex where he had a chat with Baji-san until morning.
	+ Chifuyu's relationship chart: In the past:
		- Takemichi: Working together for each other's goals
		- Baji: Loyal to
	+ A daily activity of a certain day (from morning till bedtime):
		- He woke up and took a bath with Peke J and played with Peke J until it was noon, so he didn't go to school and went straight to Takemitchys house. He was hungry, so when he opened the refrigerator, there were Mille Crêpes with "mine" written on it, so he ate it without permission. Takemitchy noticed it and challenged him to a duel. He got angry and cried after being screwed in a fighting game at the arcade, so he brought him chocopa on the way home.
	+ From the question "Who’s the fastest runner?", Chifuyu is ranked number 3 in the Top 3 Best Runners.
	+ From the question "Who’s the strongest in arm wrestling?", Chifuyu is ranked number 3 from the Top 3 Worst.
	+ From the question "Who do you want as a subordinate?", Chifuyu is ranked number 1 from the Top 3 Best.
* He really likes animals and taking care of them.
* He has a cat named Peke J.
* Chifuyu ranked second in the Character Popularity Poll with a total number of 6084 votes.

## References

*Tokyo Revengers Character Book 2: Walhalla · Black Dragon* (p. 82)
*Tokyo Revengers* Manga: Chapter 1 (Letter from Keisuke Baji).
 "応募総数53589票！ 『東京卍リベンジャーズ』キャラクター人気投票結果発表!!". *Magazine Pocket (in Japanese)*. Retrieved on March 30, 2023.