
Shinjuku Triad Society
Directed by Takashi Miike
Produced by Daiei Film
A gritty, violent crime thriller that navigates the brutal intersection of yakuza, triads, and police corruption across Tokyo and Taiwan, grounded in themes of identity and moral compromise.
Tatsuhito, a cop, pursues Chinese warlord Wang through the underworld of Shinjuku and over to Taiwan.
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Questions people ask
Is Shinjuku Triad Society violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Shinjuku Triad Society scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is Shinjuku Triad Society easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Does Shinjuku Triad Society end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Shinjuku Triad Society sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Shinjuku Triad Society
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Shinjuku Triad Society
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Shinjuku Triad Society, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Shinjuku Triad Society, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Shinjuku Triad Society, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































