The Yakuza Encyclopedia
ヤクザ大辞典
Synopsis
I’m Tetsu Nanbara, a reckless punk who cracked open some old guy’s head and ended up in juvie. When I finally got out, everything had changed. Apparently, my actions had wrecked my family. My uncle, at his wit’s end, begged a yakuza boss he knew to take me in—and just like that, I sorta became a gangster. But man, this world is no joke. You gotta polish the toilets until they shine like mirrors, and you're not even allowed to fight most of the time. Eventually, our legendary "Kashira" (underboss) came back, and I was working hard to become a real "otoko" with true yakuza spirit. But then, a war broke out… and it was all because of one of our seniors.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroyuki Tsuji
- Original Title
- ヤクザ大辞典
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Rights Cube
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroyuki Tsuji
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroyuki Tsuji
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Yakuza Encyclopedia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Yakuza Encyclopedia about?
I’m Tetsu Nanbara, a reckless punk who cracked open some old guy’s head and ended up in juvie. When I finally got out, everything had changed. Apparently, my actions had wrecked my family. My uncle, at his wit’s end, begged a yakuza boss he knew to take me in—and just like that, I sorta became a gangster. But man, this world is no joke. You gotta polish the toilets until they shine like mirrors, and you're not even allowed to fight most of the time. Eventually, our legendary "Kashira" (underboss) came back, and I was working hard to become a real "otoko" with true yakuza spirit. But then, a war broke out… and it was all because of one of our seniors.
Who directed The Yakuza Encyclopedia?
The Yakuza Encyclopedia was directed by Hiroyuki Tsuji.
Who stars in The Yakuza Encyclopedia?
The principal cast of The Yakuza Encyclopedia includes 南原ハヤト, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Ryushi Mizukami, Sayaka Tsuruta, Kazuyoshi Ozawa.
When was The Yakuza Encyclopedia released and how long is it?
The Yakuza Encyclopedia was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.