Yakuza street vendors throw down at a sardine shrine. Peak Japanese masculinity cinema.
The second installment of this rousing entertainment series, depicting the chivalry, loyalty, and fiery human spirit of the tekiya crews! Riki Takeuchi’s new world of manly honor explodes onto the screen!
Acting
Riki Takeuchi's vein-popping intensity could power a small city.
Direction
Kosuke Suzuki understands that every scene needs more shouting.
Score
Music that sounds like someone yelling over a Casio keyboard.
Director
Kosuke Suzuki
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tekiya were historically itinerant peddlers at festivals with yakuza ties, making this a fascinating intersection of commerce and criminal honor codes.
Riki Takeuchi was simultaneously starring in multiple yakuza series during this era, practically becoming the face of V-cinema masculinity.
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