Plot: Izumi Hoshi disbanded her uncle's Yakuza clan and rebranded the remaining members. They are now running a small coffee shop in a quiet neighborhood. But Izumi is approached by a former rival gang and brought to their boss. They accuse her of selling drugs on their turf. Izumi suspects them of running a shady modelling agency in her neighborhood. Both groups are being played by a third gang, which needs to disrupt the current power balance to roll out their real estate scam. Izumi suspects that she's being set up, and she brings back her former clan.
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May 24, 2025
The sequel to the 1981 classic by Shinji Somai is a worthy successor. It's a stylish Yakuza affair with quirky elements that crank up the entertainment value. It's not the most serious crime flick, but the crime bits don't disappoint in the slightest, and the presentation is well above average. The performances are solid, there are several memorable action scenes spread throughout, and the film never dips, despite a relatively long runtime. Graduation was way better than I expected it to be.