Yakuza Apocalypse

Yakuza Apocalypse

The Great War of the Underworld.

Directed by Takashi Miike

Produced by Nikkatsu Corporation, OLM

2015115 min6.0 / 10

A gleefully surreal action-horror-comedy that blends yakuza crime drama with vampire mythology and absurdist humor.

When young protege Akira Kageyama is bitten by his dying vampire boss, Genyo Kamiura, he must get used to his new powers before seeking revenge.

Questions people ask

  • Is Yakuza Apocalypse violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Yakuza Apocalypse easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Yakuza Apocalypse sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does Yakuza Apocalypse end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Yakuza Apocalypse scary? Somewhat. More frightening 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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44/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise38

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Yakuza Apocalypse

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Yakuza Apocalypse

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Yakuza Apocalypse, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Yakuza Apocalypse, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Yakuza Apocalypse, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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