The King of Minami
難波金融伝 ミナミの帝王
Synopsis
The first in a series of original video animations based on the popular manga by Dai Tennoji and Rikiya Go. The main character is Ginjiro Manda, a man who runs a black market and is feared as "the demon of Minami" by those around him. Ryuichi Sakagami, who came to Minami with the dream of becoming a gangster, applied to be Ginjiro's apprentice. As his first job, Ginjiro orders Ryuichi to collect money from Kyozo Washioka, a disgraced executive of Naniwa-kai. One day, Ginjiro helps Washioka open a video game café, to win back the money he lost gambling and regain his honor within the Naniwa-kai.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshitaka Fujimoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Yū Yamamoto
- Original Title
- 難波金融伝 ミナミの帝王
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshitaka Fujimoto
Yū Yamamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Yū Yamamoto
Screenplay
Yoshitaka Fujimoto
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King of Minami
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King of Minami about?
The first in a series of original video animations based on the popular manga by Dai Tennoji and Rikiya Go. The main character is Ginjiro Manda, a man who runs a black market and is feared as "the demon of Minami" by those around him. Ryuichi Sakagami, who came to Minami with the dream of becoming a gangster, applied to be Ginjiro's apprentice. As his first job, Ginjiro orders Ryuichi to collect money from Kyozo Washioka, a disgraced executive of Naniwa-kai. One day, Ginjiro helps Washioka open a video game café, to win back the money he lost gambling and regain his honor within the Naniwa-kai.
Who directed The King of Minami?
The King of Minami was directed by Yoshitaka Fujimoto.
Who stars in The King of Minami?
The principal cast of The King of Minami includes Yoshito Yasuhara, Horimoto et al., Daisuke Gori, Ryoko Sakakibara, Hochu Otsuka.
When was The King of Minami released and how long is it?
The King of Minami was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 46m.