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It isn’t perfect, but god damn do I fuck with this show. All the storylines are compelling and come together in a really fluid and unforced way. Sato is one of my favorite characters in a long while, and his arc through the show is so compelling. Solid 8/10.
Aug 1, 2024
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Fun thriller/mystery show. Good characters and feels very real. If you‘re interested in the Yakuza and enjoy convincing villains I recommend this show.
Apr 3, 2024
A true story spread out over two seasons about the yakuza wars of the late '90s in Japan (this series aired in 2022). The beginning of the end of that era is depicted here; crime syndicate membership fell by more than 70 percent in the 30 years between 1990, before the anti-yakuza law, and 2020, after the anti-yakuza laws and the yakuza exclusion ordinances took effect.
Jake Adelstein = American hero.
Apr 11, 2024
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Many things to recommend this show: complex character-driven drama & moments of quiet contemplation punctuated by sudden & visceral violence; the most important characters aren’t always who you might expect (as in: men & colonial interlopers aren’t always as powerful as they think they are…); the way translation is depicted is brilliant & subtle. I could go on. A must watch if you love confident, thoughtful and surprising storytelling.
Apr 10, 2024
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Oct 4, 2024
Ezra Pound = not the greatest guy, but this translation is so heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time… “And you have been gone five months” makes me tear up every time I hear it, absolutely flooring. Li Po of course is a genius, one of the greatest to ever do it man
Oct 21, 2024
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