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Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys

2026Show1 season9 episodes

CrimeDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

After a deadly incident in a Roppongi club, a former child star becomes a double agent for rival narcotics enforcers in Tokyo's criminal underworld.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yohei Matsushita, Hiroshi Shinagawa
Written by
Hiroshi Shinagawa, Takashi Hattori
Produced by
Yanghwe Yoon, Kentaro Uchibe
Music by
Senri Tai, Shunsuke Suzuki

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Facts

January 21, 2026 · March 24, 2026 · Ended

First aired
January 21, 2026
Last aired
March 24, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
93 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys?"

Questions about Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys?

Netflix

In the United States, Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys streams on Netflix. It also streams in 92 other countries.

Is Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 5.7).

Will I feel good after watching Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.