Unification of Japan Episode Collection IV: Two Young Bloods

Unification of Japan Episode Collection IV: Two Young Bloods

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In the afternoon, Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and the others enjoy coffee brewed by Tora (Miyabi Koteyama). While discussing the taste of coffee with Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) and Hasegawa (Daisuke Ohyama), Joji (Takashi Kitadai) starts reminiscing about the time he joined the gang.

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Yasukaze Motomiya

Yasukaze Motomiya

Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi

Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi

Yoshimi Tachi

Yoshimi Tachi

Daisuke Ohyama

Daisuke Ohyama

Takashi Kitadai

Takashi Kitadai

Tatsuya Nakazawa

Tatsuya Nakazawa

Hiroto Honda

Hiroto Honda

Kenta Kawasaki

Kenta Kawasaki

Miyabi Koteyama

Miyabi Koteyama

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Unification of Japan 41

2020

Unification of Japan 42

Unification of Japan 42

Himuro, who promoted Kawakami, the fourth Yamazaki-gumi advisor, to direct advisor to the Kyowa-kai, solidifies his intention to exchange sake as the Fujishiro-gumi's spiritual representative. Meanwhile, Himuro heads to Toryukai in Ibaraki to find out that the land being redeveloped by Hirokawa Kanko, which is affiliated with Itonaka Construction, is being handed over to a company affiliated with Marukami-kai.

Unification of Japan 42

2020

Unification of Japan 43

Unification of Japan 43

While transporting 200 million yen, the tigers are attacked by someone, and the ownership of the land falls into the hands of the land master, Dave Uchino. Himuro and Tamura suspect that Iwao of the Sakoda group is involved, so they investigate Okita of the Marukamikai. In order to keep his promise to Himuro, Chairman Mita instructs him to return ownership of the land, but...

Unification of Japan 43

2021

Unification of Japan Episode Collection I: A Patriarch's Love

Unification of Japan Episode Collection I: A Patriarch's Love

Nakajima (Yoshimi Tachi) returns to the office for the first time since the end of the self-isolation period. He urges everyone to sanitize and keep social distance, but the other members act like nothing’s changed. Unable to hide his frustration, Nakajima is further thrown off by Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya), who also seems completely unfazed. In the midst of this, a letter arrives for Himuro—from Hayato Omiya, currently serving time in prison.

Unification of Japan Episode Collection I: A Patriarch's Love

2021

Unification of Japan Episode Collection II: The Bond of Brothers

Unification of Japan Episode Collection II: The Bond of Brothers

Yamamura (Kenta Kawasaki) is enthusiastically explaining his favorite anime to Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), while Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) reads a novel—creating a warm and peaceful mood in the office. Just then, Ishizawa (Hiroto Honda) arrives, carrying Himuro’s guns. Himuro takes out two pistols to clean. One is a magnum gifted by Tamura. And the other… is the very gun tied to a fateful incident between him and Tamura.

Unification of Japan Episode Collection II: The Bond of Brothers

2021

Unification of Japan Episode Collection III: The Boss' Love

Unification of Japan Episode Collection III: The Boss' Love

While enjoying teatime at the Kawatani residence, Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya), Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), Nakajima (Yoshimi Tachi), Kawakami (Tatsuya Nakazawa), and Kawatani (Hitoshi Ozawa) exchange updates on their recent activities. However, Kawatani seems unusually restless—he had made secret plans with Nakajima to visit a soapland. Himuro and the others are exasperated, but just as Kawatani and Nakajima are about to sneak off, they’re stopped by Kawatani’s wife, Minami (Rin Asuka), who insists they join her for a takoyaki party. Desperate to escape, Kawatani and the others begin plotting their getaway…

Unification of Japan Episode Collection III: The Boss' Love

2021

Unification of Japan 44

Unification of Japan 44

Himuro and his friends are criticized by Hirono-gumi members, but they barely escape. Hirono's aim is to start a conflict between Himuro and Nakamori, and then take the sake cup from Sakoda. Himuro and his friends notice Hirono's plan, but follow the plan and send a message to Nakamori.

Unification of Japan 44

2021

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Tamura Yuto

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Tamura Yuto

Kyowakai headquarters chief Yuto Tamura (Yamaguchi Yoshiyuki) seeks to settle accounts for his underling Tora, injured by the Toryukai. But the Toryukai enlists Diet member Kadowaka (Kato Kei) as mediator—only for his greed to be instantly exposed by underboss Renji Himuro (Motomiya Yasukaze), who seizes on Kadowaka’s weakness. Suddenly, masked assailants strike both Himuro and Tamura. Tamura corners one of them, but a terrified young girl (Yakuwana Tsumi) distracts him, letting the attackers slip away. Meanwhile, rogue member Shigeru Fujita (Yokoyama Ryo)—who defied both Tora and Toryukai boss Higashino—arrives in Kobe, intent on revenge against Tamura. To rein him in, the Sakota-gumi dispatches underboss aide Hayashi (Namioka Kazuki). As Tamura hunts the mysterious assailants alone, the image of the girl lingers, pulling him back to where it all began…

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Tamura Yuto

2021

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Tamura Yuto 2

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Tamura Yuto 2

Before Yamato-kai headquarters chief Yuto Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) stands political group member Natsuki (Yoshida Metal). Meanwhile, Funabashi (Nishimoto Tatsuki) attempts to kidnap Yui (Yakuwana Tsumi) from a park. Though Tamura hears Yui’s desperate screams, Natsuki’s relentless assault prevents him from rushing to her aid. Yui is dragged away along with her mother, Akemi (Matsuoka Rina). Believing that Hayashi (Namioka Kazuki), underboss aide of the Sakoda-gumi, is behind the string of incidents, Tamura storms into the hotel where Hayashi is staying. Pressing a gun to his face, Tamura demands answers—but just then, Renji Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) appears. To Tamura’s shock, Himuro’s fist comes crashing down…

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Tamura Yuto 2

2021

Unification of Japan 45

Unification of Japan 45

Hiroki Saito, chairman of the Ryuseikai and an ally of Himuro and his friends since their days in Yokohama, has been released from Hiroshima Prison after a long prison sentence. Saito tries to make amends for his time in prison by volunteering to be the commanding officer of a special attack team that is heading to Tokyo, but Himuro and his friends stop him from doing so. Meanwhile, Saito's obscene friends start a fight...

Unification of Japan 45

2021

Unification of Japan Episode Collection V: Remote Meeting

Unification of Japan Episode Collection V: Remote Meeting

Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) was holding a remote meeting via computer to hear updates from members of the Yamazaki family. While Kawakami (Tatsuya Nakazawa) was cleaning the Yokohama office, he found a childhood photo of Himuro. Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) encourages the members to talk about Himuro's relationship with the Fujishiro-gumi. What past of Himuro's will be revealed during this conversation?

Unification of Japan Episode Collection V: Remote Meeting

2021

Unification of Japan 46

Unification of Japan 46

Himuro and Tamura confront Kenichi Uchida, an elder from Onomichi, regarding a case involving Ezaki, vice president of the West Japan Mutsumikai. After a discussion, Ezaki himself attempts to apologize directly, but is assassinated by Saito, who has just been released from prison, and Minamida of the Okamura group. Himuro and Tamura feel responsible and try to take the blame, but...

Unification of Japan 46

2021

Unification of Japan 47

Unification of Japan 47

Ebishima, a poisonous talent, comes under the attention of political organizations due to his remarks against right-wingers. Kawatani was asked to mediate by the president of Ebijima's office, and Himuro set up a discussion with Kojima, the representative of a political association. Ebijima, who has made a connection with Himuro, picks up a fight with Murayama of the Hassei-kai by mentioning Himuro's name...

Unification of Japan 47

2021

Unification of Japan 48

Unification of Japan 48

Hasegawa was left in critical condition at the hands of Chairman Murayama of the Hasseikai. Himuro kidnaps Numata, the Hasseikai chairman, and interrogates him, but Numata is shot by someone. Meanwhile, Hasegawa has regained consciousness, but due to the unpredictable situation, Himuro, Tamura, and the rest of the Yamazaki clan begin to crush the Hassei-kai.

Unification of Japan 48

2021

Unification of Japan 49

Unification of Japan 49

Himuro and Tamura were called by Iwao and had a discussion with Murayama of the Hassei-kai in the presence of Okita and Sakoda of the Marukami-kai, Kazami of the Toyu-kai, and others. However, the Hassei-kai breaks down, and Himuro and his friends declare war on the Toyu-kai as well. Sakoda says that the culprit who targeted Numata was the Toyukai, and clears up the misunderstanding about the Marukamikai, but...

Unification of Japan 49

2022

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 3

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 3

A man caught poaching off the Sanriku coast is detained by Ueki (Daisuke Nagakura). He claims to be the childhood friend of Joji Sakaguchi (Takashi Kitadai), prompting Joji to head to Ishinomaki with Ishizawa (Hiroto Honda) and Yamamura (Kenta Kawasaki). The man is confirmed to be Kazuki Yabushita (Naoki Tanaka), now a yakuza in Ibaraki, secretly poaching abalone with his diver wife Akiko (Michiko Tanaka) for drug deals with the Chinese mafia. When Akiko—also Joji’s former girlfriend—is found after going missing, tensions erupt. After Kazuki assaults Akiko over a failed deal, the Yamazaki faction intervenes, but in the chaos, Kazuki and Akiko are abducted by his senior Hyodo (Yasuyuki Hamatani). Can they be rescued in time?

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 3

2022

Unification of Japan 50

Unification of Japan 50

The Marukami-kai and the Shichinin-kai have joined forces with the Kyowa-kai, which is planning to expand into Tokyo. The Toyukai is heavily influenced by the Sasashima Foundation, which controls the center of Japan. After Hasegawa is killed by Toura of the Hassei-kai, Himuro and Tamura notice that the money that the local bank had previously lent to the Hassei-kai has gone uncharted.

Unification of Japan 50

2022

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 4

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 4

A series of resident disappearances occurs at a Kyowakai-owned apartment in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, home to many people with complicated backgrounds. Nakajima (Yoshimi Tachi) volunteers to investigate, and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), uneasy about sending him alone, orders Saito (Katsuya) to accompany him. Despite searching Kabukicho, they find no solid leads. That night, Saito recalls a rumor about the “Kabukicho kidnappings” from 20 years earlier, told to him in prison by Wang (Weng Huarong), and reaches out to him. Meanwhile, Nakashima heads into Kabukicho alone under the guise of patrol, hiding a personal motive. Just then, an unknown number calls Nakashima’s phone…

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 4

2022

Unification of Japan 51

Unification of Japan 51

The Kyowakai, including Renji Himuro and Yuto Tamura, have advanced to Tokyo. Himuro and Tamura, who are trying to delve into Japanese taboos, hear a certain fact about the Sasashima Foundation from Horii of the Dainippon Sokai. On their way back, the two are attacked by Keihin Rengokai members, but are rescued by an unexpected person.

Unification of Japan 51

2022

Unification of Japan 52

Unification of Japan 52

Tsushima, the chairman of the Toyu-kai, is unable to stop Kazami from going out of control, and Kazami finally privatizes the Seven-nin-kai on his own. Himuro and Tamura are attacked by Kazami at the hotel and have a tough time. Due to Kazami's strategy, Mita, the president of the Marukami-kai, is arrested, and Kazami orders him to return the Marukami-kai's shima to the Toyu-kai, but...

Unification of Japan 52

2022

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 5 — Yokohama Deathmatch

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 5 — Yokohama Deathmatch

Ryuji (Tatsuya Kishida), inspired by Kawakami’s (Tatsuya Nakazawa) coolness, comes to admire him deeply. Kawakami, however, feels uneasy around Ryuji, burdened by a past trauma inflicted by a certain man. Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya), Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), and Saito (Katsuya), who know Kawakami well, sense something is wrong. Their fears prove true when Kawakami reunites with his old nemesis, Apollo (Tomohisa Yuge). Convinced that Kawakami is Yokohama’s strongest, Ryuji becomes obsessed with forcing a one-on-one fight between Kawakami and Apollo. Can Kawakami finally overcome his past trauma…?

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 5 — Yokohama Deathmatch

2022

Unification of Japan 53

Unification of Japan 53

Himuro, the Wakagashira of the Kyowakai, and Tamura, the head of the club, crushed the Gozen in Kamakura and the Ginza/Toyukai, and abolished the rental Jima system in Tokyo. Himuro, who exchanged sake with the Yaguruma-kai's successor, holds a funeral for the Yaguruma-kai's predecessor in Tokyo in order to show the re-formed Kanto Seven-nin-kai that the Yaguruma-kai is alive and well and the prestige of the Kyowa-kai.

Unification of Japan 53

2022

Yamazaki Ichimon — Unification of Japan: The Movie (or "The Y-Team")

Yamazaki Ichimon — Unification of Japan: The Movie (or "The Y-Team")

Himuro is arrested on suspicion of assault. To prove his innocence, members of the Yamazaki Ichimon scramble to locate Ito—the older man Himuro once helped (Hiroo Otaka), who could serve as a key witness. Meanwhile, Tamura visits a certain hospital, where he is suddenly attacked by a man. After a fierce struggle, Tamura is arrested by police who rush to the scene. With the Kyowakai cornered and both Himuro and Tamura in jeopardy, the Yamazaki Ichimon splits up to continue their desperate search. Their efforts eventually lead them to Naomi (Saki Kiyoi), the daughter of Ito. As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that the incident is tied to a gold smuggling operation. Just as the truth begins to surface, Naomi is kidnapped by the smugglers. The shocking mastermind behind the smuggling ring turns out to be an international spy organization. Can the Yamazaki Ichimon rescue Naomi—and clear both Himuro and Tamura of all charges?!

Yamazaki Ichimon — Unification of Japan: The Movie (or "The Y-Team")

2022

7.0

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 6 — Kobe Blitzkrieg Tactics

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 6 — Kobe Blitzkrieg Tactics

The Yamazaki Ichimon, gathered as usual at Himuro’s (Yasukaze Motomiya) office, pushes to expand the Kenyukai office for more comfort. Ishizawa (Hiroto Honda) finally decides to buy a building, but Yamamura (Kenta Kawasaki), tasked with securing funds, hesitates. Just then, Ishizawa receives a call from one of his twin sisters, Arisa, showing an unexpectedly gentle side—until his expression suddenly hardens. Claiming it’s an emergency, Ishizawa reveals the truth: his other twin sister Marisa (Marina Mizushima) is simply crying after a fight with her boyfriend. Brushed off by his doted-on sister, Ishizawa asks Yamamura to check on her instead. Meeting Marisa in secret, Yamamura learns about her relationship with Tommy (Ken Mizorogi)—only for Ishizawa to erupt, insisting Tommy is a dangerous killer, sending the situation spiraling fast…

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 6 — Kobe Blitzkrieg Tactics

2022

Unification of Japan 54

Unification of Japan 54

Marukami-kai Nakamori-gumi leader Nakamori and Himuro are shot by someone, and Himuro is taken to the police for questioning. Meanwhile, Tora and Teru are making a fuss at a club in Kazo and are about to cause some trouble. It was Himuro and Tamura's strategy to destroy the Kanto Seven-person Society, but...

Unification of Japan 54

2022

Unification of Japan Hokkaido Edition

Unification of Japan Hokkaido Edition

Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya), Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), and the Yamazaki family arrive in the northern land of Hokkaido. Before their arrival, Shimotsuka (Shinya Owada), the chairman of Shimotsuka Foods, had come to the Yamazaki family chairman Kawatani (Hitoshi Ozawa) in Kobe to consult about Hokkaido branch manager, Nishino (Takaaki Ito), who has been shot by an unknown assailant.

Unification of Japan Hokkaido Edition

2022

Unification of Japan 55

Unification of Japan 55

The 55th installment of the popular chivalry series starring Yasukaze Motomiya and Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi. This is a success story of two people, Renji Himuro and Yuto Tamura, who aim to reach the top of the Japanese Yakuza world with the goal of "eliminating conflict from Japan." Characters with rich individuality are dynamic and adhere to the path of chivalry that "helps the weak and frustrates the strong." Tora, a member of the Yamazaki clan, was arrested by acting as a decoy to protect Tamura. What is his parent Tamura thinking? Set in Yokohama, the movements of the Kyowa-kai, the Shichinin-kai, and the police intersect in a flashy manner.

Unification of Japan 55

2023

Unification of Japan: Kanto Edition

Unification of Japan: Kanto Edition

After a Kyowakai member is killed, detectives Shima and Hayami investigate the case, which is connected to recent unsolved murders. Kyowakai also launches their own investigation to avenge their comrade, intertwining their efforts with the police. The case involves a large organization framing Kyowakai.

Unification of Japan: Kanto Edition

2023

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 7 — The Little Romances of the Yamazaki

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 7 — The Little Romances of the Yamazaki

Yamamura (Kenta Kawasaki), an anime otaku since his school days, hid his passion while living as a delinquent. Back then, he fell in love at first sight with transfer student Akiko (Kazusa Okuyama), only to be heartbroken. Years later, on the way to a regular family meeting, Yamamura, Joji (Takashi Kitadai), and Ishizawa (Hiroto Honda) stop by a café—where Joji and Ishizawa both instantly fall for the waitress, Akiko. Seeing the trio completely smitten, self-proclaimed love expert Nakashima (Yoshimi Tachi) offers to investigate her tastes, but secretly begins dating her himself. Determined to confess, Yamamura visits Akiko’s home, only to be met by her troubled expression. Behind it all is Horiuchi, a café regular who had always lingered on the edge of her world. Learning the truth, Yamamura races to save Akiko from her situation.

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 7 — The Little Romances of the Yamazaki

2023

Unification of Japan 56

Unification of Japan 56

One day, a special investigation team suddenly begins a raid on the Kyowakai. Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) concludes that it is Iwao (Daisuke Negishi) of the Sakoda group, but Himuro (Yasufu Motomiya) denies this. According to Kawatani (Hitoshi Ozawa), who was investigating, he was forced to join the Kyowa-kai due to a tip from Inspector Matsumiya (Gen Hongo) of the special investigation team. Himuro and his friends become suspicious and try to find out the source of Matsumiya's information, but...

Unification of Japan 56

2023

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 8 — Metro Police vs. Yamazaki Ichimon

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 8 — Metro Police vs. Yamazaki Ichimon

A burglary hits the Yuseikai Kazo branch. The cash had already been moved from the safe, but Teru (Yutaka Kyan) is left pale and shaken. He drives Sakuragi (Takuma Sugawara) and the others out and locks himself inside the office, worrying Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi). Teru, however, is desperate to recover something he cannot afford to lose. As Nakashima (Yoshimi Tachi) predicted, the thief returns. Teru lies in wait and tries to capture him, but the burglars—two agile brothers known locally as the parkour brothers—escape with ease. The elder brother Ichiro (Joey) fell in with a theft ring for a specific reason. Meanwhile, it emerges that the string of burglaries may be connected to Fujimura, a Marubo detective…

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 8 — Metro Police vs. Yamazaki Ichimon

2023

Unification of Japan 57

Unification of Japan 57

With Hamada's death, it seemed that the Yuseikai's problems would be resolved, but an incident occurred in Yokohama in which a member of the Nakamori group was attacked. Matsumiya (Gen Hongo) once again assumes that this is the work of the Kyowakai and investigates. Meanwhile, the captured Kawakami (Tatsuya Nakazawa) and Ryuji (Tatsuya Kishida) are attacked by someone when they are released.

Unification of Japan 57

2023

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 9 — Tales of the Unusual Yamazaki Family

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 9 — Tales of the Unusual Yamazaki Family

To avoid further attacks on Kawatani (Hitoshi Ozawa) by the Hagane-kai, Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) prepare several safe houses. As a precaution, Yuki (Yuki Oki) is sent to inspect one—but after seeing something, he returns screaming in terror. When the Yamazaki group later gathers, a visibly shaken Yuki insists, “That house is haunted.” His claims are brushed off as pests—except for Saito (Katsuya), who clearly believes him. Soon, the group somehow finds itself sharing ghost stories, unknowingly marking the start of a truly frightening inspection…

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 9 — Tales of the Unusual Yamazaki Family

2023

Unification of Japan 58

Unification of Japan 58

Makimoto (Tomohiro Waki), Arimura (Tasuku Nagaoka), and Itagaki (Keisaku Kimura) of Koukai, who shot Iwao (Daisuke Negishi), escape. Himuro (Yasufu Motomiya) prioritizes taking the seriously injured Iwao to the hospital. Himuro and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) stubbornly refuse a thank you from Sakoda (Hideo Nakano) who rushes to the hospital. Afraid of conflict in the near future, they avoid colluding even though they have a common enemy, the Steel Association.

Unification of Japan 58

2023

Yamazaki Ichimon — Unification of Japan (or "Hiragana Ichimon")

Yamazaki Ichimon — Unification of Japan (or "Hiragana Ichimon")

Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) receive a request from their now-retired old patriarch, Mikami (Eiichi Furui) regarding harassment by the Chinese mafia on his ward, Oomiya Hayato. While Himuro and Tamura investigate, the Yamazaki Family kill time by dealing with merchandise fraudsters, YouTube streamers, and holding a seance to possibly consult the dead ...? Originally a 16-part "workplace comedy" online sketch series hosted on Rakuten TV, "Hiragana Ichimon" was released as a full movie cut on other platforms such as U-Next, while Netflix Japan retained the 16-part cut.

Yamazaki Ichimon — Unification of Japan (or "Hiragana Ichimon")

2023

Unification of Japan 59

Unification of Japan 59

One day, while Himuro (Yasufu Motomiya), Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), and the Yamazaki clan are watching the news, they hear shocking news. Gang members had barricaded themselves in the area and fired at the police officers who arrived. When Himuro learns that the scene is Tokorozawa, he wonders if it is Shima from the Sugimasa group. According to Sahara (Takayuki Kaneba) of the special investigation team, the incident was triggered by a tip-off that Gota, a member of the Sugimasa-gumi, was the head of Shabu, but Miyazono, the head of the Sugimasa-gumi, would have done something like that. Himuro couldn't accept that there was no such thing.

Unification of Japan 59

2023

Unification of Japan 60

Unification of Japan 60

Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) starts a fight to crush Shimizu (Yasuaki Maeda) and Takahashi (Masashi Goda) of the Sugimasa group. They discover that Takahashi is involved in the smuggling of shabu and weapons in Tokorozawa, but Takahashi commits suicide before he can say anything. The Marukami-kai intervened after learning that the Sugimasa-gumi conflict was due to the Kyowa-kai. The time has come for a direct confrontation between the two major organizations of East and West.

Unification of Japan 60

2024

Unification of Japan 61

Unification of Japan 61

After uncovering Ruby’s true identity, Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) discover a cache of firearms and drugs. They inform only Special Investigation officer Sahara (Takayuki Kinba) that the incidents were not orchestrated by Kyowakai or the Marugami-kai, urging him to investigate those behind the scenes. Both Himuro and Sahara suspect corruption within the police, with Sahara casting doubt on Matsumiya (Gen Hongo) and others. As police suddenly move to arrest Mita (Shun Sugata), Himuro and Sahara find it suspicious that attention shifts from Kyowakai to the Marugami-kai following Mikawa’s (Yasuhiro Arai) appointment as deputy commissioner. Sahara struggles to investigate Mikawa due to his ties to the powerful Yoshioka family. Meanwhile, suspecting religion is linked to an impending terror plot, Himuro begins reaching out to those connected to the World Kamome Church.

Unification of Japan 61

2024

Himuro Renji

Himuro Renji

A message arrives on Himuro's smartphone from his son Yuta, who is now a high school student. Himuro stares at the message with a startled expression. The message is a single word - Revenge. Then, there is a picture of Yuta, gagged and staring resentfully at the lens. "A school trip to Taiwan... Revenge..." Himuro assumes that the remnants of the "Black Dragon" who killed Kaku and his friends in Okinawa have kidnapped Yuta to take revenge on him, and immediately decides to go to Taiwan to rescue his son.

Himuro Renji

2024

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Nakajima Family — Shikoku Goldmine of Mayhem

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Nakajima Family — Shikoku Goldmine of Mayhem

While visiting the Tokyo headquarters, Nakajima brags about booking an exclusive soapland appointment for 200,000 yen for next week, claiming his investment in stocks makes it possible. Unfortunately, he invested all of his money in one stock that turned out to be worthless, and Nakajima heads back dejectedly to Shikoku to recoup his losses in one week. However, he and the Nakajima Family instead unearth a series of stock fraud he wasn't the only victim to ...!

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Nakajima Family — Shikoku Goldmine of Mayhem

2024

Unification of Japan 62

Unification of Japan 62

Nao (Ayano Nishikawa), wife of Ota (Ryota Matsushima) from the Kamome Victims Association, is abducted by the World Kamome Church. Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) storms the cult’s facility alone to rescue her, and Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) soon follows. Ordered by cult leader Takahara (Mizuki Nishikawa), armed followers attack, and despite fighting back, Himuro and Tamura are captured. When Himuro questions Takahara about the cult’s true goal, he receives a chilling, cryptic answer. Meanwhile, suspecting Deputy Police Commissioner Mikami (Yasuhiro Arai) is linked to the cult, investigator Sahara (Takayuki Kinba) takes a risky step by consulting Matsumiya (Gen Hongo).

Unification of Japan 62

2024

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Family — Joji and His Merry Friends

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Family — Joji and His Merry Friends

One day, when Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) go to the office, they're met with a host of adorable pet animals. Asking a guilty-looking Ishizawa (Hiroto Honda) and Yamamura (Kenta Kawasaki) what happened, they learn about Joji (Takashi Kitadai) and his escalating alcoholism, and how his new impulse is to buy pets he finds "cute". Little hedgehogs and leopard geckos, however, are the least of their problems when Joji's post-stupor amnesia gets him in trouble with the independent Masaki Family...

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Family — Joji and His Merry Friends

2024

Unification of Japan 63

Unification of Japan 63

After wiping out the Kamome Church, Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) put the matter to rest. Himuro returns briefly to Kobe with Joji (Takashi Kitadai), reflecting on how Kobe has become home and on their violent past in Yokohama. Meanwhile in Kobe, a delinquent group led by Isamu (Hidemi Higa) and Nobumitsu (Takuya Negishi), reminiscent of the younger Himuro and Tamura, causes trouble in Masaki-gumi territory. Following Kawatani’s (Hitoshi Ozawa) orders, Joji visits Masaki-gumi with Ishizawa (Hiroto Honda) and Yamamura (Kenta Kawasaki), but is delayed by Masaki’s (Yoshiaki Umegaki) old-fashioned lecturing. Soon after, a Masaki-gumi member reports being robbed by Isamu’s group. Although Joji offers to help, he is turned away. Not long after, Isamu and his crew appear at the Masaki-gumi gambling den, threatening to ignite a new conflict.

Unification of Japan 63

2024

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Fujishiro Family — The Rainy Hills of Holland

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Fujishiro Family — The Rainy Hills of Holland

That day, Yamamura (Kenta Kawasaki) is in a frantic rush. Shaking off Ishizawa’s (Hiroto Honda) attempts to stop him, he bursts into the Himuro-gumi office and begs a stunned Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Kawakami (Tatsuya Nakazawa) to turn on the TV immediately. What Yamamura is desperate to see is a special broadcast of his beloved anime Magical Pretty Girl Apple-chan. The program announces the voice actors for the upcoming theatrical film: Saori Okano (Yuki Higashihara) of idol group Orandazaka 47, and Shoji Hikage (Ryuga Akabane) from Jammies. Suddenly, Kawakami explodes with rage at the sight of Jammies. He reveals that he once auditioned for Jammies Junior, an experience that completely changed his life. When Kawakami learns from Himuro that Saori’s agency president has also consulted him about harassment from Jammies involving Saori and Shoji, his anger ignites. Thus begins Kawakami’s crusade against Jammies Kitajima (Akira Yamaguchi).

Unification of Japan Gaiden: Fujishiro Family — The Rainy Hills of Holland

2024

Unification of Japan 64

Unification of Japan 64

Joji (Takashi Kitadai) is shot by Isamu (Hidemi Higa) and collapses. When Ishizawa (Hiroto Honda) and Yamamura (Kenta Kawasaki) rush in and aim their guns, Joji stops them. Wanting to spare Isamu and the others, Joji asks Kawatani (Hitoshi Ozawa) and Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) for permission to let them escape the Masaki-gumi. Masaki (Yoshiaki Umegaki) agrees, saying he will not interfere if Isamu comes under Joji’s protection. However, when Joji goes to meet them, Isamu and his crew have already fled. They escape from Kobe to Yokohama, where Kawakami (Tatsuya Nakazawa) and Ryuji (Tatsuya Kishida) keep a wary eye on the newly appointed Keihin Rengokai director, Sakagami (Yoshiki Kanahashi). In Yokohama, Isamu and his men form the Yushinkai and begin expanding their power by encroaching on Fujishiro-gumi territory.

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Unification of Japan Gaiden: Kawatani Family — Jiro the Outlaw Assassin

Teru (Yutaka Kyan) is abruptly summoned to the Himuro-gumi office, where a tense Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) give him an unexpected task. A legendary Kyowakai yakuza known as “Hitokiri Jiro,” Fujita Jiro (Hajime Tsukumo), is being released on parole after 30 years, and Teru is to welcome him in their place. Expecting a fearsome figure, Teru instead meets a prison-worn old man who asks for work. Refusing Himuro’s offer to look after him within the organization, Jiro insists on living quietly as a civilian. He is sent to work at a kushiyaki restaurant, where his long absence from society quickly causes trouble. Meanwhile, Teru learns Jiro has family and sets out to find them, hoping to show them the man he has become.

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Unification of Japan 65

Unification of Japan 65

The incident occurred without any warning. A member of the Kyowakai was shot in Kyoto. This shooting incident, which took place in Kansai—the very region Kyowakai was supposed to have unified—sent shockwaves through Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and his men. As Himuro and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) hurriedly prepared for an emergency executive meeting in Kobe, they were stopped by Kuroiwa (Susumu Terajima ) from the Hachiwari Police Department, who came to visit the Himuro-gumi. According to Kuroiwa, Matsumiya (Hongo Gen) from the special investigation unit believed that this incident was an internal conflict within the Kyowakai. Himuro and Tamura learned that the reason for this suspicion was a clash between Hayashida (Shu Ehara) and Kamiyama (Naoki Yamazaki) over a land redevelopment project in Kyoto. Determined to get to the bottom of the matter, they set out for Kyoto. In that area, various people’s emotions and interests were intricately intertwined…

Unification of Japan 65

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Unification of Japan 66

Unification of Japan 66

The land redevelopment near Kyoto Station drew Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) to the scene. Amidst the chaos, Kenjiro (Kenta Satoi), the local residents' association head and Reiko’s (Reira Arai) father, was shot dead. A distraught Reiko accused the Kyowakai, leading to Himuro and Tamura being separately questioned by the police. Meanwhile, Minami (Rin Asuka), who was like a sister to Reiko, struggled with mixed emotions. In Kanto, Okada (Yuki Matsumura), the newly released Okada Union president, saw this as a chance to crush the Kyowakai, sending shockwaves through the Marugami-kai. However, Mita intervened. Within the Kyowakai, Kawatani also ordered restraint against the Marugami-kai, but tensions continued to rise…

Unification of Japan 66

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Unification of Japan 67

Unification of Japan 67

Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) returned to Tokyo to confront Okada (Yuki Matsumura). However, waiting for them was a notice of succession from the Hasekai, which was supposed to be under the Kyowakai's control. Upon learning that Okada’s faction had ties to the Hasekai's new successor, Himuro immediately severed ties, bringing the direct showdown between the Kyowakai and Marugami-kai closer. Meanwhile, Reiko (Reira Arai), who had been hiding with Genji (Kuroishi Takahiro), continued living in hiding, harboring distrust towards Genji and others. Despite this, she remained focused on her vengeance against the Kyowakai. While Himuro and the others tried to clear up Reiko's misunderstanding for Minami (Rin Asuka), Reiko refused to listen. Gradually, she became more involved with Okada’s faction, who were willing to use anything for the war against the Kyowakai.

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Unification of Japan 68

Unification of Japan 68

A sudden notice of succession from the Hasekai arrived from the Marugami-kai. Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) were furious and stormed into the ceremony. Mita (Shun Sugata) saw this as a declaration of war and vowed decisive action. The police, led by Matsumiya (Gento Hongo), ramped up surveillance on the rising tension between the Kyowakai and Marugami-kai, leading to the arrest of Teru (Yutaka Kyan) and Saito (Katsuya), escalating the crisis. Amid rising tension in the Kyowakai, Nakajima (Yoshimi Tachi) sought revenge for Shoji’s death. Concerned about Minami (Rin Asuka) due to Reiko’s (Reira Arai) involvement, Himuro and the others were encouraged by Kawata (Hitoshi Ozawa) to proceed. Himuro’s plan set up a clash between Kuramoto Kogyo and the Keihin Rengo-kai. Though it initially went smoothly, Jun (Goro Washida) and Chosaku (Keishi Kawaguchi) interfered, creating new complications.

Unification of Japan 68

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Tamura Yuto: ISOLATED

Tamura Yuto: ISOLATED

Someone has kidnapped Renji Himuro, the second-in-command of the Kyowakai, the largest yakuza group in Japan. Thinking that the kidnappers must be Chinese mafia, Yuto Tamura ventures into the enemy’s hideout alone to rescue Himuro. However, the opponents who appear are martial arts masters from various countries! Tamura defeats one opponent after another, but as he continuous fighting his strength is exhausted and he finds himself in a desperate situation. Can he come through in the clutch? And who was behind the set up?

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2025

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Unification of Japan: Tokyo Edition

Unification of Japan: Tokyo Edition

One late night, a masked trio breaks into a house in a wealthy residential area, carefully choosing a time when no one’s home. But just as they’re searching for valuables, the couple—who were supposed to be away on a trip—suddenly returns. Panicking, the robbers make a run for it toward their car. Just then, another vehicle happens to pass nearby…

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Unification of Japan 69

Unification of Japan 69

The death of Minami infuriates not only Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), but the entire Kyowakai organization. As Kyowakai prepares for an all-out retaliation, Chairman Kawatani (Hitoshi Ozawa) orders all executives to stand down and forbids any act of revenge. Meanwhile, in Marugami-kai, Chairman Mita (Shun Sugata), feeling responsible for dragging a civilian like Minami into the conflict, decides to expel Genji (Kuroishi Takahiro) and his men from the group as atonement. Even Senior Advisor Sakota (Hideo Nakano) can’t hide his fury at Genji’s despicable actions. However, Chairman Okada (Yuki Matsumura) of the Okada Union opposes Mita’s decision. While Mita fully understands the risk of triggering a deadly clash with Kyowakai, Okada and others, dissatisfied with Marugami-kai’s stance, launch a surprise attack on the Fujishiro-gumi, a group operating within Kyowakai's territory—igniting an explosive confrontation.

Unification of Japan 69

2025

Unification of Japan 70

Unification of Japan 70

Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) launches an all-out assault on the Okada Union, led by Okada (Yuki Matsumura) of the Marugami-kai. While the police suspect Kyowakai’s involvement in the string of attacks, the group feigns innocence. Acting on Kuroiwa’s (Susumu Terajima) tip, Special Investigator Matsumiya (Gen Hongo) summons Okada, but the tense exchange nearly turns explosive. Outside the station, Himuro and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) lie in wait—until they spot Kawatani (Hitoshi Ozawa) watching too. Just before they act, they stop him. Kawatani walks away, leaving them with: “Take care of the Kyowakai.” As tensions escalate between the Kyowakai and Marugami-kai, Ryuji (Tatsuya Kishida) remains unconscious. Burdened with guilt, Nakajima (Yoshimi Tachi) secretly prepares for revenge. At last, Kawatani and Mita (Shun Sugata) face off for a final showdown.

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Unification of Japan 71

Unification of Japan 71

A month has passed since both the Kyowakai and Marugami-kai lost their leaders, yet silence reigns between the two syndicates. With Chairman Mita (Shun Sugata) gone, the Marugami-kai remains leaderless, while the Kyowakai reels not only from the loss of Kawatani (Hitoshi Ozawa), but also from Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), both lying in critical condition. Even the police keep watch nervously, and Kuroiwa (Susumu Terajima) is left uneasy, with no word on Himuro’s survival. Inside the Kyowakai, unease grows as the executive ranks clash over their next move. Meanwhile, Marugami’s Shinjo (Masanobu Sakata) and Komiya (Ryoichi Inaba) see their chance—determined to crush the Kyowakai, now weakened with Nakajima (Yoshimi Tachi), Ryuji (Tatsuya Kishida), and their top three all absent. Amidst this turmoil, Tamura finally regains consciousness. But with both syndicates on shaky ground—can a miracle save Himuro and Kawatani?

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Unification of Japan 72

Unification of Japan 72

Kawatani (Hitoshi Ozawa) leaves Kyowakai, naming Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) as the 4th Chairman. But with Himuro hospitalized and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) stuck in Kobe, the leadership seat remains empty. Unease spreads among the executives, and tensions rise between Baba and Hirakawa. The Special Investigation Unit intensifies its crackdown on Kyowakai and Marugami-kai, arresting Kawakami for the hospital attack. Learning the police still can’t reach Shinjo and Komiya, Nakajima heads to the Fujishiro-gumi, but struggles with his failing physical condition. Meanwhile, a new scheme emerges, and drugs once again flood Yokohama. Amid growing chaos, Nakajima makes a critical decision—

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2026

Unification of Japan 73

Unification of Japan 73

Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) return to Kobe, where the Kyowakai executives—still without a clear successor—expect Himuro to become the fourth chairman. Himuro refuses, causing unrest. After meeting Ueki, Himuro decides to respect Kawatani’s wishes and announces only his retirement. At the same time, the Marugami-kai appoints Sakota as chairman following Mita’s death. Meanwhile, Sunaga of the Keihin Alliance approaches Shinjo and Komiya again. Although the information reaches Himuro through Kuroiwa, Himuro rejects it, saying he does not want the Marugami-kai to split. Himuro admits he wanted to make Kawatani the number-one boss in Japan and to unite the yakuza world, but Tamura encourages him to be honest with his own feelings. Elsewhere, the Yamazaki Ichimon learns of Shinjo and Komiya and tries to handle things themselves. During this, retired Kyowakai member Nakajima appears, and his new business becomes the spark for a new conflict.

Unification of Japan 73

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The Yamazaki family arrives at Akikawa Station and heads into a cicada-filled forest to carry out a mission assigned by Headquarters Chief Tamura. With bug nets in hand, they excitedly begin their search, spotting a praying mantis and later a stag beetle—only to be startled by a sudden “black shadow.” After the scare, they finally find a rhinoceros beetle and celebrate like kids again. Having achieved their real goal of bonding, they spend the rest of the day playing in the river and enjoying a barbecue. Once fully relaxed, the general producer takes on the role of MC, and the group sets aside their characters to enjoy a “real summer vacation” as fellow actors. In the laid-back atmosphere, they share candid memories of joining Unification of Japan (Nihon Touitsu), their fellow Yamazaki members, and their feelings toward the director.

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2026

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