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Cinema Escapist reveals the top Japanese movies of 2020, across genres like anime, romance, family, action, drama, and more.
Looking for a new gangster movie to watch? These Japanese films are pretty solid.
Yakuza movies have been a popular feature in Japanese cinema for decades, depicting violence, traditions, and style associated with Japanese crime gangs. Films like Dead Or Alive and Rainy...
Journey deep into Tokyo’s cinematic underworld with 9 of the best Japanese mobster and yakuza movies – and a killer trilogy.
A story of yakuza family from 1999 to 2019. Kenji Yamamoto’s (Go Ayano) father died from using a stimulant drug. His life fell into desperation. Kenji Yamamoto then joined a crime syndicate. There, he meets the gang's boss Hiroshi Shibasaki (Hiroshi Tachi).
Yakuza films did not acquire the moral ambiguity and complexity that the bakuto stories lacked until the post-war works of Japan’s most-known filmmakers, such as Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu. Here is the list of 30 gangster movies that you should definitely have a look at if you are a fan of this genre, this list may surprise you. 30.
Unsurprisingly, the Yakuza have since developed their own genre of movies and shows. Most will tell stories of gang members seeking vengeance and honor through violence, toppling authority through schemes, and the difficulty of finding love. We’ve listed below some of the best Yakuza movies you should watch. 1.
