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Kubota Tamotsu, a struggling university student burdened with debt, finds himself in a dire situation after falling victim to a scam in an attempt to alleviate his financial troubles. Fortunately, he crosses paths with a dealer of criminal tools who offers him a way out. Together, they navigate the criminal underworld of Ikebukuro, where they encounter three dominant groups: the Jinbokai yakuza, Gozugumi yakuza, and the Taiga group specializing in bank transfer scams. Amidst these factions, a mysterious duo emerges, adding another layer of intrigue to their dangerous world.

Nanase operates a pawnshop located in the bustling Kabukicho district of Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Known for his remarkable appraisal skills, he has the ability to differentiate between counterfeit and authentic items. Nanase accepts a wide variety of goods at his establishment. In addition to evaluating the items brought in by customers, Nanase also offers assistance in addressing their concerns and issues. This information is inspired by the manga series "Shinjuku Seven" created by Mizuki Subaru and Oku Michinori.

Ken Kurono, a swindler known for his self-assurance, is under pressure to repay a loan from the yakuza loan shark Deebo within a week. Deebo is notorious for inflicting pain on those who fail to meet their financial obligations.

In this instance, the skilled mahjong prodigy Akagi Shigeru is up against his rival, Ichikawa, who is blind but possesses remarkable auditory abilities and a wealth of experience to skillfully handle the tiles.

The Yakuza have seen better days and are now just a mere shadow of their former selves. Their traditional customs appear to be outdated and their body art sets them apart from society. A young and unsuspecting student named Ryou accidentally gets involved with the Yakuza, finding himself caught up in dark schemes. He is lured by the allure of power and indulgence, descending further into a world of crime, exploitation, and brutality. Little did Ryou know that once you're part of the Yakuza, there's no turning back! (Japan Film Fest Hamburg)

Benzo and Soji are colleagues at a delivery service that is actually a group of thieves known as Akame. They target corrupt individuals and steal their ill-gotten gains. The leader of Akame, Tatsugoro, is highly respected by both Benzo and Soji. When Tatsugoro unexpectedly passes away, he leaves a conflicting message about who should take over Akame. Despite their confusion, Benzo and Soji decide to part ways with Akame and embark on a significant mission.

Produced in Japan in 2005 and released on February 24, 2006, Maid in Akihabara is a 6-episode series set in the cyber city of Tokyo. Each episode has a duration of approximately 15 minutes. The story follows Saki, a woman seeking employment to escape a bar gang she previously had dealings with. She secures a position at a Maid cafe named Meido no myage (Maid's gift) as the third maid on staff. Along with being homeless, she resides in a 24-hour internet cafe.

A high school student named K is pulled into the risky underground realm of illegal mahjong by a man known as Seki. Despite having the opportunity to flee with the winnings after a successful match, K opts to rescue Amina (Akane of ACTRY), an idol girl who is being mistreated. To safeguard her, K is reluctantly drawn back into the mahjong scene, where he must conquer his biggest adversary, Dojima, and stay alive. Referred to as "Frozen K" due to his exceptional abilities, K must emerge victorious in the most pivotal game of his life.

The tale originates in a particular town once ruled by a renowned organization known as "Mugen". Opposing the town's rulers were two formidable brothers - the fierce and undefeated Amamiya Brothers. In a fierce battle, Mugen suddenly dissipated, leading to the emergence of five new organizations vying for control over the area. These organizations collectively became known as "G-SWORD", with each group bearing a unique name: the second generation of Sanno Shoten fighters, "Sanno Rengokai", the captivating "White Rascals", the sinister Oya Koukou high school, the ruthless "RUDE BOYS", and the vengeful "Daruma Gurentai". As these five gangs compete for supremacy, a mysterious faction called "MIGHTY WARRIORS" enters the scene, leaving everyone to wonder if they are friends or foes. The town's fate hangs in the balance as the rivalry intensifies.

A live-action version of Saki Achiga-hen episode of Side-A, a derivative series based on Ritz Kobayashi's manga Saki, focused on the game of mahjong, has been produced.

Miyanaga Saki, a new student at Kiyosumi High School, doesn't have much interest in mahjong and only plays to avoid winning or losing. However, her perspective changes when she encounters Haramura Nodoka's exceptional mahjong skills and decides to join the school's mahjong club. Nodoka is a former champion of the national junior high school mahjong competition. With Nodoka and the rest of the club, Saki competes against strong rivals for the championship title.

Following the violation of a truce by two Washizu yakuza members, their irresponsible behavior leads to a violent and deadly outcome.

A narrative focusing on the challenges faced by PTU officers in their personal lives and struggles with mental health is told through the eyes of a reformed undercover police officer rejoining the force. Following the dismantling of a notorious triad group, Gao Jia Sheng resumes his role as a police officer and encounters Sergeant He Hui Ling and Team Leader Liu Jian Hui. Despite initial doubts, the trio gradually develops trust and camaraderie as they face various perilous assignments together.

Senzaki Daisuke, a Coast Guard officer, has recently finished his training to become a rescue diver. He is now preparing for his inaugural mission aboard an old rescue ship. The captain of the vessel is approaching retirement, and the senior diver is reluctant to provide Daisuke with any assistance. Additionally, his girlfriend appears to be distant and unenthusiastic about his return, despite their continued long-distance communication over the phone.

Portrays the story of a former member of the yakuza who was recently released after serving a 14-year sentence. (News Yahoo)

Hajime Aoyama operates a mobile coffee business called Tako Coffee, moving from one location to another in his coffee truck. He provides emotional support to individuals in need while maintaining a laid-back demeanor. Despite his casual attitude, Hajime Aoyama harbors a hidden secret.

Haruo is released from prison after serving his full sentence. He leaves with nine years' worth of compensation but unfortunately, it is stolen while he is dining at a restaurant. Left with nothing, he spends the night at a net cafe before reaching out to an old friend from his past involvement with the yakuza. When he visits the next day, he discovers that his former girlfriend Mariko had been living with someone else and had passed away from an illness. Haruo, who had committed a crime nine years ago to fund Mariko's medical treatment, is devastated and furious. He decides to track down the man she was living with, who now runs a bakery with his wife and daughter Sachi. Haruo encounters Sachi at the park later on, but he is still unaware of her true identity.

After dedicating 25 years to the Crown Hotel Group, a prominent hotel chain in Japan, Kazuma Hanazawa finally achieves his goal of becoming a manager. His excitement quickly fades as he arrives at his new assignment and is greeted by intimidating individuals and foreign employees. To his surprise, the hotel's owner, Kido Nakazo, is a powerful figure in the yakuza. The hotel primarily caters to yakuza members who are typically unwelcome at other establishments due to their tattoos. This realization dawns on Hanazawa as he discovers that the hotel is essentially managed by Nakazo's associates, serving as a haven for yakuza gatherings. The hotel has earned the nickname "Prison Hotel" due to its reputation among the public.

Sniper Lee Ho Yeung decided to leave the Special Duties Unit after making a critical error, leading to a strained relationship with his former colleague and friend Ko Chun Kin. Yeung transitioned into the yacht industry and eventually became the president of a gun club, all while secretly collaborating with the triad. Exploiting the trust of OCTB senior inspector Seung Koon Ming Chu, Yeung obtained valuable information regarding police operations against the triad, all while dating an SDU member named Lai Chan. On the other hand, Kin remained unaware of Yeung's true allegiance until a series of murders raised his suspicions. Yeung strategically befriended Kin's close friend Wong Yuek Ling in connection to a bribery case. Ling eventually uncovered Kin as the sniper who had shot her years ago, leading to a tense standoff between the two former friends.

In defiance of the law, Ice Cold K continues to engage in unauthorized mahjong games to support Amina. However, his focus shifts when he receives an invitation to compete in a prestigious national Mahjong competition, with his sole aim being to excel as a top Japanese mahjong player. (

Detective Shirato Takamasa works in the Investigation Cooperation Section of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. His specialty lies in identifying wanted criminals solely based on their facial features. One day, he comes across the face of Sunami, a former senior detective who died under mysterious circumstances four years ago.

What motivates a young woman to relocate to a different part of the globe? Ni Shu Lei grows up in the United States after losing her parents. Upon seeing track star Shan Han Fei on TV, she immediately falls for him and finds inspiration in his achievements. When Han Fei quits the sport due to an injury, Shu Lei is devastated and decides to track him down to encourage his return. She moves to China, enrolls in Han Fei's all-male college, and becomes his roommate. To attend the school, Shu Lei must disguise herself as a man, leading to daily challenges. As Shu Lei's classmate Chocolate starts to develop feelings for her, he begins to question his own sexual orientation. How long can Shu Lei maintain her risky deception? (Trakt.tv) Based on the manga series "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e" by Nakajo Hisaya.

In 1965, during the summer, Akagi Shigeru, a young mahjong prodigy with white hair, finds himself pitted against Washizu Iwao, known as Japan's King of Darkness. Washizu has gained immense wealth and influence at the behest of his friend, the corrupt detective Yasuoka. Ogi Takeshi, a member of the Inada-gumi gang, oversees the intense mahjong match between them. This game, known as Washizu Mahjong, is a high-stakes battle where Akagi risks his reputation against Washizu's entire fortune.

The tale follows a youthful, optimistic educator who joins Shirokin Gakuen with the aim of positively impacting the students' lives. However, Yamaguchi Kumiko is taken aback when she is assigned as the homeroom teacher of 3-D, known as the most challenging class in the school. The students in this class have brightly colored hair, disheveled uniforms, and show a complete lack of respect towards her. The class leader, Sawada Shin, is clever but lazy. He becomes intrigued by Yamaguchi's unique approach to teaching. Despite the students' attempts to intimidate her into resigning, they are unsuccessful. Unbeknownst to everyone, Yamaguchi Kumiko is actually the 4th generation heiress of the Ooedo Group, a well-known yakuza organization. Although her family expects her to assume the role of Ojou after her grandfather's passing, they have come to terms with Yamaguchi's desire to be an educator. Over time, the students develop a deep respect for their unorthodox teacher due to her unwavering dedication to them, and they affectionately nickname her Yankumi.

Hau works diligently at a fast-food restaurant and still finds time to play basketball at a local court early in the morning. He hasn't competed in any games since he was bullied in high school. One day, a group of young men take over the court by force, prompting Bo to choose Hau, Leung, and Tak to form a team and challenge them. Initially, the group of strangers struggle to work together, but with their individual skills and Bo's guidance, they emerge victorious. While they find fulfillment on the basketball court, each member of the trio faces personal challenges and feels adrift off the court, using basketball as a means of escapism.

Tsukiyama Hiroshi, a 4-year-old office worker, stumbles upon a hidden group dedicated to discussing their love for Shukan Shonen Jump. They engage in conversations about the popular manga, memorable episodes, and beloved characters from Jump. Through his interactions with the group, Tsukiyama starts to undergo a transformation influenced by their passion. As Tsukiyama, who admires heroes, and the other members delve deeper, they uncover a worldwide catastrophe unfolding before them.

Tsubasa Hikoichi is a member of a criminal organization who manages a lending business in Roppongi. Known for his ruthless efficiency, Hikoichi has no qualms about taking advantage of vulnerable individuals to make a profit. After his superior passes away, the new leader, Takayama Gensuke, instructs Hikoichi and other lower-ranking members to work at a nursing home as part of their training for higher positions. However, the job turns out to be quite different from what Hikoichi had anticipated.

Hsu rescues a beautiful woman named Feng by chance and develops feelings for her. Feng's father, a prominent leader of Shanghai's triad, helps Hsu and his friend Ding Li rise to power in the Shanghai Bund. However, Hsu eventually uncovers that Feng's father is collaborating with the Japanese to invade China. Driven by patriotism, Hsu turns against his potential father-in-law, who then sends assassins after him. Forced to leave Feng behind, Hsu flees for his life. As Feng prepares to marry Ding Li, Hsu returns to Shanghai seeking to win back Feng's affections and seek revenge on her father.

A fresh e-sport squad, called Challenger, faces various challenges and competitions in their journey to reach the finals of an e-sport tournament, with the assistance of a woman named Sara.

The TV show depicts the experiences of individuals in debt who face challenges from Kaoru Ushijima. Additionally, Kaoru Ushijima's business, Kaukau Finance, encounters a crisis.

Mayumi (Mitsumune Kaoru), an employee at a publishing company, crosses paths with a enigmatic individual who goes by the name Shindo (Nakamura Tomoya). Foretold by a fortune teller of a fated encounter, she takes notice. However, instead of the anticipated meeting, she finds herself face to face with Ushijima Kaoru (Yamada Takayuki), the leader of Cowcow Finance, a notorious underground money lender. Operating with an exorbitant interest rate of 5% every 10 days, Cowcow Finance aggressively pursues those in debt.

Horie Mana enjoys her job as a sales clerk at Tomiya Corporation and harbors feelings for her coworker Hashii Tsubasa. Despite her shy nature, she finds contentment in admiring him from a distance. When Mana's old classmate, Honda Ai, mentions seeing another classmate, Takato Hino, whom Mana had lost touch with, Mana coincidentally encounters Hino. Learning that Hino is going through a divorce and has nowhere to stay, Mana invites her to live with her.

Law Yiu Wah, a former educator who now works as a police officer, is tasked with going undercover at his former school, which has been infiltrated by a criminal organization known as the triads. During his time there, he reconnects with a passionate new teacher named Ho Miu Suet and reflects on his previous strict approach to teaching. Suet introduces a skilled bowler named Koo Ka Lam to help boost student morale, but Wah uncovers Lam's connections to the triads and decides to delve deeper into the situation. As Wah and Inspector Ching Man Lik get involved in a romantic entanglement with Suet, a complex love triangle ensues between them all.

A group of three individuals find themselves entangled in a web of enigmatic occurrences as they unite to address a pressing situation while being pursued by both law enforcement and a criminal organization. These are average citizens who are unfamiliar with each other - a struggling writer, a stunt performer projecting strength but harboring vulnerabilities, and a tour leader concealing a hidden persona. (ChineseDrama.info)

Three years ago, police officer Liu Yuan Wen received inaccurate information which led to the tragic deaths of his fiancée, Rong Yu, and his friend, Rong Yao, who was also his future brother-in-law and a member of the drug task force. Devastated by these events, Liu Yuan Wen decided to resign from his position and cut off all communication. Fast forward to the present, Rong Yao has been promoted to lead the task force and is tasked with supporting the undercover operative in Group K, a drug cartel run by Mr. Ou. It is revealed that the undercover agent, Mu Qing, is actually Liu Yuan Wen, and now they must collaborate to bring the criminals to justice. (cfensi)

The central theme of the series revolves around the desire for everyone except one person to erase any memory of the protagonist. The story takes place in a progressive high school where ten different love stories unfold, all centered around the exchange of love letters.

Ex-detective Chen Feng Xian is reluctantly drawn back into the criminal world to carry out a final task. After dismantling a crime ring, Chen Feng Xian has been confined to office work for the past eight years. He encounters old acquaintances, both allies and enemies, in his latest assignment. Set three years prior to Hong Kong's handover to China, the Triads are scheming a major operation.

Ching Tin, Wai Chun Hin, and Hui Sau Ping had a strong bond growing up and decided to join the HK Police Force together, focusing on fighting drug crimes. After successfully taking down a major drug operation, Ching Tin and Sau Ping are shocked to see that Chun Hin, who had been working undercover, has changed. Sau Ping is framed by a criminal gang, leading him to reluctantly team up with the now corrupted Chun Hin out of anger. Meanwhile, the drug trade in Southeast Asia escalates as a new group of drug traffickers rise to power, leading to conflicts between Chun Hin and Thai drug lords. The trio of friends are faced with moral dilemmas and their loyalty is tested as they navigate through a world filled with greed and deceit.

Adaptation of the manga under the same title, featuring a narrative centered around the game of shogi.

A heartwarming tale of a regular high school student who uncovers her tennis talent with the help of a strict coach's intense training regimen. Can she rise to become a top-tier tennis player? Hiromi Oka is inspired to join the high school tennis club after witnessing star player Reika's impressive skills on the court. However, she quickly grows tired of the monotonous practice routines. When Munakata takes over as the new head coach, his unconventional and rigorous training methods push Hiromi to her limits. Despite being a novice, she is chosen to compete in an upcoming tournament, much to the confusion and envy of her peers. Feeling ostracized, Hiromi considers quitting the team, but the coach urges her to stay and undergo even more intense training.

Ozu, Hachinohe, Sakai, and Araki, who all have different criminal backgrounds, are currently housed together in cell 204 at a prison. The arrival of Ippei, a man convicted of violating gun laws, adds a new dynamic to their group. A subtle competition for extra food portions ensues within the cell, away from the watchful eyes of the guards. Each inmate, including Ippei, takes turns sharing tantalizing stories of their favorite foods from the outside world. The winner of the contest is determined by who can convince the most listeners with their story and is rewarded with their choice of a side dish.

In the year 20XX, the success of high school students is now determined by their skill in "table tennis", rather than academics or physical strength. Ebisu Nagato High School emerged victorious over reigning champions Satsukawa in Tokyo, showcasing their strong teamwork and claiming the top spot. This victory brought an end to the fierce competition in Tokyo, uniting the city. However, half a year later, Tenkafubu Gakuen from Osaka began to challenge Tokyo's dominance. In response, Hijikata Toshiki from Tokyo Metropolitan Hachioji Minami Technical High School rose to defend his friends and the city of Tokyo. The showdown between Tokyo and Osaka marks a significant battle in the world division.

The setting of the tale is a secretive sake store that can only be accessed by those in need. Within this shop, a touching story develops involving the proprietor who can transform sake into people, the humanized sake themselves, and the patrons who frequent the establishment. (YTV)

Yuri, a spirited college student, is rescued from drug dealers by Toshiomi Oya, a young leader of a yakuza group. Despite her initial resistance to his bad-boy image, she can't help but feel drawn to him when they cross paths again. Their intense and risky romance begins, posing a threat to consume her entirely. (Mangaupdates)

Surfer Ko Tsz Kit, who operates a guesthouse in Taiwan, is unexpectedly attacked by killers, but is rescued by traveler Yuen Ching Yan

The inspiration for Operation Moscow comes from the actual events of the Trans-Siberian Train Robbery in 1993. In this true story, a group of criminals targeted Chinese traders and assaulted women aboard the Trans-Siberian train during its six-day journey from Beijing to Moscow. Chen Ya Li heads a special task force assigned to track down the leaders of the gang, leading to an intense pursuit.

Taiping Street is an enigmatic place devoid of inhabitants, where a unique system of rules governs the balance of power and profit. While it may appear tranquil on the surface, beneath lies a shroud of darkness. The catalyst for chaos is Na Na, who aims to establish a tattoo parlor in this mysterious locale. This decision sets off a chain of events involving casualties, vendettas, escalating heartbeats, spilled blood, and shed tears.