GACHI-BAN MAX2 (2010)
A raw, guerrilla-style Japanese action film following a street delinquent's violent conquest of Shinjuku's notorious Kabukicho district.
GACHI-BAN MAX2 - Movie Information
- Original Title: ガチバンMAX2
- Release Year: 2010
- Directed by: Takashi Motoki
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action
- Runtime: 1h 10m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 21, 2010 (Japan)
- Production Countries: Japan
GACHI-BAN MAX2 - Plot
This is the second film in the Gachiban MAX series of juvenile delinquent action films, filmed in a guerrilla style and featuring realistic fight scenes. Kubota Masataka stars in this one, as he did in the first film, with handsome new actors added in vivid fight scenes. Kuronaga Yuto (Kubota), who took control of Shibuya in the first film, moves into Kabukicho in Shinjuku. He challenges a fight against Aikawa Koji (Matsuzaki Yutaka) the Kabukicho high school gang leader who does any bad thing he likes and manipulates yakuza and nightclub hosts with money.
GACHI-BAN MAX2 - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the brutal street action unfold:
GACHI-BAN MAX2 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Takashi Motoki
Main Cast
- Masataka Kubota
- Suzunosuke Tanaka
- Takumi Saitoh
Writers
- Masao Iketani
GACHI-BAN MAX2 - FAQs
Who are the main actors in GACHI-BAN MAX2?
GACHI-BAN MAX2 stars Masataka Kubota reprising his role from the first film, alongside Suzunosuke Tanaka and Takumi Saitoh. The sequel also introduced new actors to the cast, adding fresh faces to the intense, guerrilla-style fight sequences that define the Gachiban MAX series.
What is GACHI-BAN MAX2 about?
GACHI-BAN MAX2 follows Kuronaga Yuto, who after taking control of Shibuya, moves into Kabukicho in Shinjuku. He faces off against Aikawa Koji, a ruthless high school gang leader who manipulates yakuza and nightclub hosts with money. The film features raw, realistic street fight sequences filmed in guerrilla style.
Is GACHI-BAN MAX2 a sequel?
Yes, GACHI-BAN MAX2 is the second installment in the Gachiban MAX series of Japanese juvenile delinquent action films. It continues the story of Kuronaga Yuto, played by Masataka Kubota, who first appeared in the original Gachiban MAX film. The series is known for its guerrilla-style filming approach.
Who directed GACHI-BAN MAX2?
GACHI-BAN MAX2 was directed by Takashi Motoki. The film is part of the Gachiban MAX series, which Motoki helmed with a distinctive guerrilla filmmaking style, capturing visceral and realistic fight choreography in real urban locations across Tokyo's most notorious districts.
When was GACHI-BAN MAX2 released?
GACHI-BAN MAX2 was released on August 21, 2010, in Japan. The film is part of the Gachiban MAX franchise, a series of low-budget, high-energy Japanese delinquent action films that gained a cult following for their raw, street-level aesthetic and intense fight sequences.
How long is GACHI-BAN MAX2?
GACHI-BAN MAX2 has a runtime of 70 minutes, making it a lean, fast-paced action film. Despite its short length, the movie packs in multiple intense fight sequences and a straightforward narrative following its delinquent protagonist through the streets of Shinjuku's Kabukicho district.
What filming style does GACHI-BAN MAX2 use?
GACHI-BAN MAX2 is filmed in a guerrilla style, meaning it was shot on location in real urban environments without formal permits or large production setups. This approach gives the film a raw, documentary-like energy, making the fight scenes feel immediate and authentic rather than choreographed for a controlled studio setting.
What language is GACHI-BAN MAX2 in?
GACHI-BAN MAX2 is entirely in Japanese, reflecting its origins as a Japanese production set in Tokyo. The film was produced in Japan and released exclusively in the Japanese market, with its story rooted in the local youth delinquent subculture centered around districts like Shibuya and Shinjuku's Kabukicho.
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