Yakuza's Lady 6 (2016)
A bar manager's secret life as a yakuza woman unravels with dangerous consequences in this compact Japanese crime drama.
Yakuza's Lady 6 - Movie Information
- Original Title: やくざの女 6
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Ryō Kaihara
- Type: Movie
- Runtime: 1h 10m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Alternative Titles: Yakuza no onna 6 (JP)
- Production Companies: All In Entertainment
- Production Countries: Japan
Yakuza's Lady 6 - Plot
Maki, the female bar manager, has a dark side as a "yakuza woman" who supports Tetsuya of the Uradora clan of the Kanto region. Maki's true identity is accidentally revealed to Natsumi, who works at the bar, and Natsumi's boyfriend Junichi, who has a crush on Tetsuya. Natsumi reports the incident, and the Uratora-gumi is temporarily on the verge of dissolution...
Yakuza's Lady 6 - Trailer
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Yakuza's Lady 6 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Ryō Kaihara
Main Cast
- Iori Kogawa
- Shogo Moriyama
- Takuya Itagaki
- Arisu Hayase
- Kodai Shioya
- Ryo Nakano
- Satoshi Ikeuchi
- Misa Wada
Writers
- Ryō Kaihara
Producers
- Tsugio Oikawa
- Kenki Ichiriki
Yakuza's Lady 6 - FAQs
What is Yakuza's Lady 6 about?
Yakuza's Lady 6 follows Maki, a bar manager who secretly supports Tetsuya of the Kanto region's Uradora clan. When a coworker and her boyfriend accidentally uncover Maki's true identity, the revelation triggers a crisis that threatens to bring the entire Uratora-gumi to the brink of dissolution.
Does Maki's secret identity get exposed in the film?
Yes, and the fallout is dramatic. Maki's double life as a yakuza woman is accidentally discovered by Natsumi, her bar coworker, and Natsumi's boyfriend Junichi. Rather than keeping quiet, Natsumi reports what she knows, setting off a chain of events that rocks the Uratora-gumi to its core.
Who directed Yakuza's Lady 6?
Ryō Kaihara directed the film and also served as writer and editor, making him the key creative force behind the project. His multi-hyphenate role gives the film a tightly controlled vision from script to final cut.
Who are the main actors in Yakuza's Lady 6?
The cast is led by Iori Kogawa as the central figure Maki, alongside Shogo Moriyama, Takuya Itagaki, Arisu Hayase, Kodai Shioya, Ryo Nakano, Satoshi Ikeuchi, and Misa Wada rounding out the ensemble.
Is Yakuza's Lady 6 part of a series?
Yes, the number in the title gives it away — this is the sixth entry in the Yakuza's Lady series. Each installment explores the world of women entangled with yakuza organizations, making it part of a longer-running Japanese genre franchise.
How long is Yakuza's Lady 6?
The film runs 70 minutes, making it a lean, compact watch. At just over an hour, it moves quickly through its story of hidden identities and criminal loyalties without overstaying its welcome.
What are some similar movies to Yakuza's Lady 6?
If you enjoy this kind of Japanese genre cinema, check out Sex and Fury (1973), Sakuran (2006), Ninja Scroll (1993), Azumi 2: Death or Love (2005), and ICHI (2008). All share that gritty, stylized edge rooted in Japanese underworld or action storytelling.
Where was Yakuza's Lady 6 produced?
The film is a Japanese production, made by All In Entertainment. It was shot by cinematographer Masato Nakao and features an original score by Ippei Yogo, giving it a distinctly local creative identity from top to bottom.
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