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Tokyo Mafia: Battle for Shinjuku

1996Movie1 h 25 min

Crime
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

A brutally violent, thrilling crime movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · pure escapism

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Former hitman Ginya Yabuki (Riki Takeuchi) left the mafia and split somewhat contentiously with his longtime former partner. Years later, that same ex-partner has emerged as the head of a very dangerous crime syndicate and Yabuki is forced to confront his former partner, which may start an all-out war within the Tokyo Mafia.

Feels like

  • Japanese Crime Thriller
  • Yakuza Conflict
  • Former Hitman Plot
  • Intense Action
  • Underworld Drama
  • Personal Vendetta
  • Fast-Paced Narrative
  • Gritty Atmosphere
  • Confrontational Story

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Takeshi Miyasaka
Written by
Kazuhiko Murakami, Kosuke Hashimoto
Produced by
Toshiki Kimura, Yoshinori Chiba

Everyone

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Facts

November 1, 1996 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
November 1, 1996
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Action, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Tokyo Mafia: Battle for Shinjuku worth watching?"

Questions about Tokyo Mafia: Battle for Shinjuku

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Tokyo Mafia: Battle for Shinjuku worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 5.8).

Will I feel good after watching Tokyo Mafia: Battle for Shinjuku?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Tokyo Mafia: Battle for Shinjuku in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.