Crying Freeman
“Lust, Larceny and Loyalty...”
Series Overview
Yo Hinomura was an ordinary Japanese potter when a run-in with a Chinese mafia changed his life forever. Now an assassin for the 108 Dragons, Yo is the perfect killing machine. As a sign for remorse over his victims, he sheds tears after eliminating his targets. Because of this, he is infamously known by the Dragons and every crime syndicate in the world as the "Crying Freeman."
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 6 Episodes
52 min per episode
1988 – 1994
Premiered: Fri, Nov 25, 1988
Kazuo KoikeLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Russian Connection: The Light in the Darkness”
Russian mafia boss Nicholaiev and Japanese yakuza Tsunaike plan to cut out the 108 Dragons trade and Nicholaiev makes an offer to Tanya to help him. Meanwhile Freeman sees a woman pass in a car he remembers from his past.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuo Koike
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18: Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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What is Crying Freeman about?
Yo Hinomura was an ordinary Japanese potter when a run-in with a Chinese mafia changed his life forever. Now an assassin for the 108 Dragons, Yo is the perfect killing machine. As a sign for remorse over his victims, he sheds tears after eliminating his targets. Because of this, he is infamously known by the Dragons and every crime syndicate in the world as the "Crying Freeman."
How many seasons does Crying Freeman have?
Crying Freeman comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Crying Freeman?
Key cast members in Crying Freeman include Toshio Furukawa, Chiharu Kataishi.
Who created or directed Crying Freeman?
Crying Freeman was developed and directed by Kazuo Koike.