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Romaji: Yankii) is a term for a character who is a juvenile delinquent and participates in rebellious or illegal actions in middle school or high school. They are notorious for being loud, rude, and refusing to take part in the strict manners of Japanese society. They are identifiable by their gaudy clothes and dyed hair, heavily inspired by American rock n' roll culture.
Well, I had a chip on my shoulder back then. I was like a lion that hadn't been fed. A problem child that was too much for my teachers and parents to handle. I wonder why it's so easy to "go bad"? Before I knew it, I'd joined the "ladies". We beat people up, got beat up, started fires, got chased by the cops... To be honest, if I told you everything we did it'd make your hair stand on end. —Arisa Uotani, from Fruits Basket
Tokyo卍Revengers
Tormenting people is an everyday occurrence for these guys. To them, it's the same as washing their face. —Takemichi Hanagaki talking about Sano "Mikey" Manjiro and Ken "Draken" Ryuguji, from Tokyo卍Revengers
Zombie Land Saga
The golden ponytail zombie with a sharp glare. She's the kamikaze leader of Dorami, the legendary biker gang team that conquered Kyushu. A self-respecting yankii who threatens others with "you wanna die?", but will befriend anyone with guts. —Official introduction of Saki Nikaido, from Zombie Land Saga
Quotes from Cartoons, Comics & Graphic Novels[]
Quotes from Video Games & Visual Novels[]
Brawl Stars
Watch it nerd! —Bibi, from Brawl Stars
Mr. Bat wants to play. —Bibi, from Brawl Stars
Mr. Bat says hi! —Bibi, from Brawl Stars
Gacha Club
Half tiger-half human high school delinquent. Orion is the son of the leader of a very dangerous gang called the Tiger Fang. However he's too sweet and only wants to protect people he loves! —Character profile of Orion, from Gacha Club
Yandere Simulator
Who the hell do you think you are? Get out of here before I break your neck! —Osoro Shidesu, from Yandere Simulator
Quotes from Live-Action & Novels[]
Sukeban Deka
This yo-yo will crush that nose of yours! —Saki Asamiya to someone annoying her, from Sukeban Deka
