Hibari Misora

Hibari Misora Concert: ‘The Phoenix: Hibari Misora in Tokyo Dome’ (2019)

To mark the 30th anniversary of the 'Phoenix Concert' at Tokyo Dome, a deluxe 4-disc box set is now available! The audio on the DVDs and CDs has been remastered, and the bonus DVD features multi-angle footage of the performances, an extended version of th ...

Princess Raccoon (2005)

Amechiyo (the banished prince) falls in love with Tanukihime (a princess of raccoon dog disguised as human). This is an operetta which includes comedy, singing and dancing, and a love story. ...

Hibari no Subete (1971)

Onna no hanamichi (1971)

A film commemorating the 25th anniversary of Hibari Misora's performing career. Written by Matsutaro Kawaguchi for Hibari Misora to celebrate her 25th anniversary. The film tells the story of a fisherman's daughter from Izumo who rises from poverty to Kyot ...

Hana no fushicho (1970)

The Performers (1970)

Seijuro Fujihana, head master of the Fujihana dance school, is a proud and lonely artist. And because of his character, his group lacks the prosperity of others. He wishes his daughter Kasumi, gifted like himself, to take over and develop the Fujihana, but ...

The Day the Sun Rose (1968)

Shinkichi, a peasant employed as a cloth-dyer, has a dream: in the midst of the civil war which ravages Japan, he hopes to revive the long-banned custom of the Kyoto Gion Festival, and by doing so, bring together the warring clans and rampaging brigands in ...

The Protector (1966)

Mine, the only daughter of Kiyagen, is faced with running the family's timber business when her father falls ill. Under a great deal of pressure to continue the five generation long run of the business, Mine is put to the ultimate test when a former gangst ...

The Actress vs. the Greedy Sharks (1966)

Framed by his enemies, Manbe finds himself imprisoned for a murder he didn't commit. His only hope lies with his daughter Yuki who takes it upon herself to clear his name. ...

Snake Princess: Oshima and Sentaro (1965)

Young Sentaro struggles to avenge the murder of his younger sister Osuga and their father. ...

Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends (1964)

River Washes Away the Moon (1963)

Cosmetic Sales Competition (1963)

A cosmetics saleswoman falls for a rival executive. ...

Road In the Mist (1963)

Okinu, the beautiful daughter of a feudal lord, discovers her true identity and leaves her lavish life behind to avenge her birth father's death. ...

Travels of Hibari and Chiemi 2 (1963)

A princess seeks adventure and true love, with help from her loyal servant. ...

The Mysterious Cape (1963)

Ryujin Misaki, located at the edge of the Genkai Sea, is known as an isolation ward for leprosy patients. When Saotome, a sword master and guard of the Shogun, hears news of a doctor gone missing, he begins to suspect that things are not what they seem at ...

Tokaido Fullhouse (1963)

When Kanbe Nagakichi has his turf taken over by Ano-Toku, the father-in-law of his sworn brother Kira Nikichi sets in motion one of the most violent gang battles in Japanese history. Forced by the situation to choose between family and yakuza honor, Nikich ...

Tengu Priest (1962)

Kichizaburo, a samurai keeping peace in Edo, helps a young geisha Kozome avenge her father's death. ...

While Traveling (1962)

In this film, Hibari plays a dual role as brother and sister. The story involves a journey to Hanagasa for an incognito Lord (Kotaro Satomi) to overthrow an attempted usurpation of his domain, while being harassed by vassals of the usurper (Kensaku Hara). ...

Hibari's Tale of Pathos (1962)

Hibari Misora plays a singing guide, who is secretly in love, her fortunes turn for the worse when a gangster's henchman hears her singing and takes a liking to her beautiful voice. The trouble starts when her family borrows money from the gangsters, setti ...

365 Nights (1962)

A touching drama about a love triangle between a young architect, Koroku, and two women, Ranko and Teruko. Ranko comes from a wealthy family and is offering to repay Koroku's family debts in exchange for marriage, but Koroku is in love with his landlord's ...

Hibari the Traveling Performer (1962)

Kimie, a traveling guitarist, performs at various inns at help out her sickly mother. One night while out with her mother, Otoshi, Kimie unexpectedly sees her father, who had abandoned the family 20 years ago. Her hopes for a happy reunion are quickly dash ...

Song of Kagoshima (1962)

Yumemi, the president of Shirayuri Tours, visits Kagoshima in an attempt to save the contract with Satsuma Inn. After learning about the abrupt cancellation of the contract with the family-run Satsuma Inn in Kagoshima, Yumemi, launches her own investigatio ...

Lady Sen and Hideyori (1962)

From the late 1500's through the founding of the Tokugawa Shogunate many battles were fought as the great warlords vied for power over the nation. Princess Sen, a daughter of Tokugawa Ieyasu, is caught amidst the family feud between the Tokugawa and Toyoto ...

The Prickly Mouthed Geisha and the Girl of Osaka (1962)

A geisha helps a runaway who looks just like her. ...

Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey (1962)

Playhouse employees Okimi and Otoshi become involved in an undercover officer's investigation of a gang when they accidentally walk in on a drug deal taking place at their theater. ...

Hibari is Fashion Crazy (1961)

Under a decree by the Shogun, people of all classes are forced to lead a frugal lifestyle. However, Omitsu, a woman who is thought to have gone insane after the sudden death of her father, openly disobeys this order and goes around town fancifully dressed ...

Feisty Edo Girl Nakanori-san (1961)

Daughter of a lumber shop in Edo strives to protect her family business from the competitor. Sado Masasaburo, the founder of Sado Masa, one of the oldest lumber merchants in Kiba, has recently become very old and ill, and his tomboyish daughter Nobuko, a n ...

Yakuza Princess of Edo (1961)

Tsukitaro, a young man who comes to Edo, meets a blind girl named Ochiyo. Ochiyo's father, the grinder Yasujiro, was asked to sharpen a sword called Kongomaru, which was planned to be presented to the shogun Iemitsu, but he died due to a yakuza attack. In ...

Law in Ghost Island (1961)

Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up ...

The Prickly-Mouthed Geisha Goes to Sado (1961)

Koharu, a flamboyant geisha, unexpectedly wins a trip to Sado Island in a TV contest. She is accompanied by three people. Koharu had been dreaming of a handsome young man, but when she gets into the first-class car, she meets Tashiro, a pretentious young m ...

A Fishwife's Tale (1961)

Hibari Misora plays Yoshiko, the popular daughter of a fish market owner. After discovering that she was adopted, she sets out to help her biological father who has fallen victim to an evil plot orchestrated by those who would take over his successful bus ...

Bride of White Castle (1961)

A young girl, Okimi, falls in love with Kiritaro, a handsome thief disguised as a wealthy young master. ...

Little Tengu (1961)

A story about a tomboy, Otoshi, who is good at singing, dancing and fencing. ...

Flowers on the Road (1961)

Yae and Kiku, daughters of drapers in Edo, must travel to Kyoto in place of their sickly fathers to attend to some businesses affairs. On their way to Kyoto, the two ladies are ambushed by a group of bandits. However a good Samaritan named Santaro comes to ...

The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 4 (1961)

A comedy of a high-spirited geisha, Koharu, who is at risk of being trapped in a conspiracy to take over a lucrative diamond mine business. ...

Sword of Destiny (1960)

When master swordsman Mikogami Genshiro of the Ono fencing school returns to find that his ailing sensei has been murdered in the dead of night, he must find the culprit and exact revenge. His return sets off a series of violent incidents and incites a hi ...

Heavenly Dragon (1960)

From the opening theme song to the grand finale, you know that you have found something special as this exciting movie stars the great Misora Hibari in one of her most memorable performances as she plays Shintaro and Oharu, a brother and sister, the childr ...

Mighty Shosuke (1960)

A comedy about a free-spirited man Shosuke, whose life is turned upside down when he is ordered to serve the clan lord. ...

Deep River Melody (1960)

A poignant story about a young couple, Setsu and Chozo, who are torn apart to save Setsu's father's restaurant. ...

The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 3 (1960)

Popular geisha Koharu suspects that Yusaku, a handsome stranger she falls in love with, is involved in a robbery of precious diamond. ...

Paper Crane Palanquin (1960)

The death of a samurai in a palanquin leads girl detective Oshichi to take action to crush a plot to overthrow the Shogunate. ...

Hibari’s Favorite 2 (1960)

Young girl Kichiza searches for her missing brother and the person responsible for the death of her parents. ...

Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger (1960)

Some of the finest jidai-geki actors appear in this exciting and entertaining tale of intrigue and action in old Japan. Teaming up the ever-popular Misora Hibari with the greatest samurai action hero of all-time Wakayama Tomisaburo is a brilliant stoke of ...

The Prickly Mouthed Geisha Part 2 (1960)

Young geisha Kohana scrambles to realize her dream of bringing back her grandmother's restaurant business. ...

Samurai Vagabonds (1960)

On New Year's Day 1716, Munenaga of Owari and Yoshinao of Kii were both named as candidates for the title of 8th Shogun. The wise and just Munenaga is plunged into a dispute with Tokugawa Yoshinao that will lead to one of them ascending the throne. This is ...

Benten Kozo (1960)

Orphaned Kiku was raised at a Buddhist temple and learned theatrical arts and martial arts as a child, which were used to put on stage productions to raise money for the temple, but also to display young lads who were essentially for sale to the highest bi ...

The Prickly Mouthed Geisha (1959)

Koharu, a young geisha, is in love with Kenichi, an apprentice carpenter to her father Masagoro. Their love life comes to a sudden halt after an argument between their two fathers. Can their love survive in spite of the bitterness between their two familie ...

Detective Hibari: Case of the Hidden Coin (1959)

A mysterious coin found at a murder scene stirs the curiosity of young actress detective Oshichi and her brother Hyoma, who set out on a private investigation to unveil the secrets hidden behind the coin. ...

Tokyo Detective Girl (1959)

Woman private eye Emiko goes undercover to reveal the truth of a murder case. ...

A Young Rabble 2 (1959)

An adventure of a feisty girl Oyuki and Santa, a homeless child she saves. ...

A Spectacular Showdown (1959)

One of the great stories from Japan's rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the 1840's. The battle between Boss Sukegoro of Iioka and Boss Shigezo of Sasagawa has been portrayed many times, mo ...

The Edo Official and Apprentice (1959)

It's an extravaganza of entertainment as famous magistrate in disguise, Toyama no Kinshiro attempts to confront the elusive thief known as the "Long-Sleeve Burglar". Played to the hilt by Misora Hibari in a delightful performance highlighted by singing, ...

Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun (1959)

After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he gets involved in the succession of the Takamatsu clan. The usurpers try by every means to effect their takeover, even if it leads to bl ...

Gentle Breeze (1959)

A young, feisty woman named Osome searches for her true love in the midst of a family crisis. ...

Bride of Peacock Castle (1959)

Princess Kazu, the daughter of Shogun Ienari, is sent to marry Matsudaira Nobunao, master of Peacock castle in Kozuke province, a domain of 17,000 koku. When the procession carrying her sizable dowry was so large that it was expected to take 30 days to rea ...

The Tokyo Dame (1959)

A young woman tries to keep her family together after her father disowns her sister. ...

Goblin in Stirrups (1959)

Kurama Tengu is a hero to the common people, saving them from the malicious attacks of Kinnoroshi and Shinsengumi. ...

The 47 Masterless Samurai (1959)

While the story of the Ako Clan's vendetta has been told countless times, never before has there been an array of major motion picture stars to bring new life to this timeless tale. Starting with the corrupt practices of Lord Kira and Yanagi-sawa, the Shog ...

A Young Rabble (1959)

When an altercation with a gangster forces Kikutaro to leave Edo, he is sent by his father to Hamamatsu to find a better direction in life. However, trouble seems to follow Kikutaro on the road leading him eventually to come face to face with his rival, Go ...

Girl with the Fire Banner (1958)

Fearless girl firefighter Oharu and skilled firefighter Shintaro battle against their evil rivals who threaten to take over Oharu's family's turf. ...

Sister with Sister (1958)

Yoshiko finds new life and love interests when she takes a new job as an office worker. ...

Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin (1958)

A princess finds life behind the protection of her brother and the high walls of the mansion to be quite dull, so she takes on another identity and lives in a small house in Edo pretending to be a singer but all the while she is actually a Shogunate Detect ...

The Abandoned Swords (1958)

Best friends Gentaro and Sanpei become fateful enemies when Sanpei steals a secret document revealing the identity of the chosen successor to the Tokugawa Shogun. Gentaro of the Owari clan sets out to retrieve the invaluable document. ...

With Songs in My Heart (1958)

Sayuri, a young woman born to a simple life on a farm, moves to Tokyo to pursue a life long dream of becoming a singer. Through dance, music, and songs, this story shows how a girl raised on a farm was able to make her dream a reality, with the love of tho ...

Detective Duel (1958)

A friendly rivalry turns into romance for Yukiko, an elite female detective, and a handsome private eye named Mitamura while both are investigating the missing person's case from a wealthy family. ...

First Love of Okon (1958)

A fox in disguise, Okon, returns the favor to a man who rescued her from a fatal trap. ...

Tomboy Samurai (1958)

The beautiful daughter of a merchant with a penchant for danger proves to be too much to handle for her worried father. Disguising herself as a man and changing her name, she heads for the capital... ...

A Martial Crowd (1958)

As a result of a superstitious belief that twins bring bad luck to the family, newborn twin princesses are separated. Yukihime, who was sent away to be raised by a yakuza family in Edo, returns home after many years to settle an old score. ...

Romance Freestyle (1958)

The love between young college students Toki and the handsome Takaga is tested when Takaya's parents, who despise Toki's family's geisha house business, intervenes in their relationship. ...

Detective Hibari: Case of the Golden Hairpins (1958)

Oshichi, a famous girl detective, takes it upon herself to investigate the murder of a woman which occurs during an event for the festival of Asakusa Shrine. Her investigation leads her into danger as she runs afoul of a high ranking official and his plans ...

Secret of The Golden Spell (1958)

One of Japan's most popular folklore characters, Tange Sazen, the one-eyed and one-armed swordsman, must rescue the Yagyu clan from the treachery of a master plotting to take control over a sword fighting school. ...

The Princess of Badger Palace (1958)

Princess Kinuta runs away from the palace because she doesn't want a marriage of convenience. Princess Kinuta, who has never left the palace, didn't enjoy communing with wildlife for long when she was chased by bandit moles and accidentally fell into the V ...

Bull's Eye of Love (1958)

Young Lord Genjiro, who abandoned his castle to live as a commoner in Edo, returns home to restore peace amidst disruption over an inheritance dispute. Warned by a fortune-teller that he would die by the sword, the young lord must courageously battle 30 or ...

No Advice Taken (1958)

A comical love story between two college students — Hitomi, a strong-willed girl, and Shogo, a handsome, earnest and poverty stricken man. ...

Hibari's Triple Role: The Transformation of Yukinojo — Part II (1957)

Hibari's Triple Role: The Dazzling Transformation of Yukinojo (1957)

The Deep Blue Sea (1957)

To fulfill a friend's dying wish, a young sailor Kenji takes on the task of delivering an heirloom to his friend's daughter, Harumi, who has been adopted by another family. When he arrives, Kenji soon discovers that Harumi and her adopted family are the ta ...

Ghost in the Well (1957)

Harima Aoyama (Chiyonosuke Azume) was a young hatamoto (samurai bannerman) to the Shogun. He seduced his commoner house maid Okiku (Hibari). He promised that his love was no passing infatuation & she would never suffer for it. She resisted his charms f ...

On Wings of Love (1957)

On Wings of Love is a 1957 Japanese romantic musical film directed by Toshio Sugie. It was Toho's highest-grossing film of the year and the first film released in Tohoscope. ...

Oshidori kenkagasa (1957)

Birth of Romance (1957)

The cabaret «Romance», run by Masami Daisaku's father, is experiencing financial difficulties, and Masami is betting on changes and asks singer Hibari Misora to perform. Musical youth comedy with young actors, passion, funny songs and laughter. Hibari Mi ...

Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Crimson Tower (1957)

Bored Hatamoto film #21 ...

Cantankerous Edo (1957)

It's fighting fires and swordsmen with a touch of music in this free-for-all of action and excitement combining the talents of Japan's most popular couple... Misora Hibari and Okawa Hashizo. Along with the great Otomo Rytaro as Tatsugoro the fire chief, th ...

Zenigata Heiji torimono hikae: madara hebi (1957)

Devil Princess’ Beauty Competition (1956)

An exciting historical drama in which a beautiful woman secretly solves the family problems of the Owari clan. Hibari Misora plays two roles: a charming princess and a dashing youngster, performs songs and dances throughout the film until the big decisive ...

Mysteries of Edo (1956)

A princess in disguise, Oshichi launches an investigation to reveal the truth about the disappearance of young women in Edo. ...

Scramble for Fortune (1956)

A young man and a woman are on a mission to protect a mysterious mirror that hides the secrets of a great fortune. ...

Jacks and Jills (1956)

A 1956 color Japanese film starring Hibari Misora, Eri Chiemi, and Izumi Yukimura. The film was the second part of the "three girl" series of films from Toho studios ("So Young, So Bright", "Romantic Daughters", and "On Wings of Love"). ...

Excursion to Treasure Isle (1956)

The story is a dramatization of the Japanese folklore legend of Momotaro, the Peach Boy, who with his trusted companions of dog, monkey and pheasant fought against evil in olden times. ...

The Happy Wanderer (1956)

Zenigata Heiji Case Files: The Dead Beauty in the Bathhouse (1956)

Utae! Seishun Harikiri Musume (1955)

Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Letter of Challenge (1955)

Bored Hatamoto film #19 ...

A Warrior's Flute (1955)

Tale of tragic love between samurai and princess during Heian period. ...

So Young, So Bright (1955)

Two high school girls, Ruri and Yumi, go to Kyoto on a school trip, here they get acquainted with Hinagiku, there are many adventures ahead of the three of them. A musical starring 3 Japanese pop music and TV stars. ...

Song Festival, Full Moon, and the Battle of the Raccoon Dogs (1955)

Hibari Misora musical. ...

Spring Voyage (1955)

Japanese youth film. ...

Growing Up (1955)

A boy falls in love with a girl. Neither of them know that she's to be sold to a brothel. ...

The Swordsman and the Actress (1955)

A fellow member of the company named Hanjiro tells Koharu, an actress in a traveling theatrical troupe, about a keepsake folding fan that his lost love Lady Okyo gave him years ago. It turns out this fan is a precious clan heirloom whose possession, for co ...

Quick Change Tanuki Palace (1954)

This is a paradise of dream and illusion, a country of Raccoon Dogs. The Bat Tribe lives in a neighboring country took a young prince of Raccoon Dogs as a hostage, and try to take a Buddhist saint from the temple by force. ...

Onatsu and Seijuro (1954)

Based on the popular story of the tragic lovers, Onatsu and Seijuro. ...

Surprising 53 Stations of the Tokaido (1954)

Kintaro goes on a journey to his hometown to meet his mother and sister. His love for singing leads him to a perceptive and cheerful girl named Onatsu... A road trip comedy featuring Kokichi Takada and Hibari Misora singing and dancing. ...

Youth’s Romance Seat: Sitting on the grass (1954)

The timid first love of high school students! A whisper of love between a young man and a girl! The experiences of a middle-aged couple with a child! A cheerful work depicting the problems between three generations of men and women in a bright and healthy ...

Dancing Girls of Izu (1954)

A dancer girl in a touring company met a high school boy in a port town. The story is about their first love that is very touching and sorrowful. An adaptation of the Kawabata Yasunari short story. ...

Young Miss Executive (1953)

A President of the confectionery company announced his retirement, and his sixteen year old granddaughter, Madoka was ordered to be a new head. But Madoka wants to be a stage dancer, so she won't concentrate her office job. Madoka meets Akiyama, a stage di ...

The Brothers who Protect the Mountain (1953)

In the mountainous region of Koshu, Taikahara, there was an intense power struggle between the prominent families, Tamaki and Kakukura. Facing the steward of Kakukura, Kurokawa Senjiro, was Tamaki Daisaburo, who was skilled with a handgun. Daisaburo had gr ...

Great Edo Song Festival (1953)

The feudal lord Kisaragi Yae no Kami (Minami Komyo) searches for a child he had with a low-borne woman, that was sent away from his home 16 years ago while carrying a special seal. At that time, Kanda's detective Zenshichi (Ichikawa Kodayu II) had three da ...

Sisters (1953)

Three beautiful daughters grew up in a dog and cat care clinic. The eldest was named Takako (Keiko Tsushima), the second was Tsugumi (Keiko Awaji), and the third was Mihato (Hibari Misora). Mihato was still a pretty seventeen-year-old girl, but she conside ...

Princess Hibari's First Dream Journey (1952)

The Eyes of Two People (1952)

Futari no hitomi (二人の瞳, Futari no hitomi, The Eyes of Two People) a.k.a. Girls Hand in Hand (USA title) is a 1952 black-and-white Japanese film directed by Shigeo Nakaki. ...

Ushiwakamaru (1952)

Hibari's Circus: The Sad Little Dove (1952)

Mariko studies at a missionary school in Shinshu. She drops out of school and joins her father on a circus tour when she discovers that her father, Ryutaro, whom she always thought was an agricultural and forestry engineer, was a circus clown. Over time, M ...

Tsukigata Hanpeita (1952)

During the ultra-violent era of the downfall of the Tokugawa Shogunate one man rose above the rest with his ideas of how to overthrow the corrupt government and end the bloodshed between the Choshu and Satsuma clans which would ultimately lead to the allia ...

Kurama Tengu: Anonymous letter to Tengu (1952)

Masked avenger Kurama Tengu and his young sidekick try to stop a mysterious adversary from assassinating a group of young warriors who want to bring down the Shogunate... ...

Kurama Tengu: The Fire Festival (1951)

The masked avenger Kurama Tengu is linked to a plot to bring down the Tokugawa shogunate, but is it really our hero, or an imposter? ...

Hibari no komoriuta (1951)

Hibari no komoriuta (ひばりの子守唄, literally "Hibari's Lullaby") is a 1951 black-and-white Japanese film directed by Koji Shima. The movie is based on Das doppelte Lottchen, a novel later adapted as The Parent Trap. ...

Kurama Tengu: Acrobat in a lion mask (1951)

Two child performers lose their money, but are saved by the masked avenger Kurama Tengu. When the children return the favor in foiling an attempt on the hero's life, they find themselves in need of protection once again... ...

Weeping Doll (1951)

A Hibari Misora musical about an impoverished girl and her brother in Postwar Japan. ...

I Yearn for Father (1951)

Yuji Makita (Wakahara) came to a hot spring port town as a singer who plays the guitar. Thirteen years ago, Sanae Shimura (Miyake) was in love with him, and now Sanae works at a bar in Tokyo to support her daughter Emiko (Misorah) and elderly father Daisek ...

Somersault on the Way (1950)

A young boy named Chomatsu (Misora Hibari) lives with an old man Denbei near the grounds of Asakusa temple as bell ringers. In their house is an Echigo lion mask, a memento of Chomatsu's deceased father. After several incidents of Echigo lion masks being d ...

Golden Bat: Phantom of the Skyscraper (1950)

The first film appearence of The Golden Bat. Lost media. ...

Sakon Detective Story: Handprint in Fresh Blood (1950)

The Tokyo Kid (1950)

A young, talented singer (Misora) is orphaned, not once but twice, and has to turn to a rather unlikely, and unwilling, parental figure, while avoiding her wealthy, absentee father, his hired goons, and the neighborhood fortune teller (Enoken) who's after ...

Blue Sky Angel (1950)

1950 drama film ...

Akogare no Hawaii kôro (1950)

Akogare no Hawaii kôro ...

Odoroki ikka (1949)

1949 Japanese film ...

Sad Whistling (1949)

A young girl searches for her long-lost brother in postwar Tokyo, clinging to hope and music amid the rubble of a broken Japan. Along the way, she touches the hearts of those around her with her resilience and song. ...

Akireta musumetachi (1949)

Japanese comedy film. ...

Odoru ryûgûjô (1949)

The Three Ginza Rascals (1976)

Three men, all named Masa, join forces to capitalize on each of their unique yet questionable talents against a hyper-competitive Tokyo underworld. ...