Unification Of Japan 23 (2017)

A yakuza power struggle ignites across Japan as rival syndicates clash and Kyowakai presses its relentless bid for national dominance.

Unification Of Japan 23 - Movie Information

  • Original Title: 日本統一23
  • Release Year: 2017
  • Directed by: Nobu Hamamizu
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
  • Runtime: 1h 15m
  • Original Language: Japanese
  • Spoken Languages: Japanese
  • Production Companies: World Movie Production (JP)
  • Production Countries: Japan

Unification Of Japan 23 - Plot

As war looms between the Kanto gambling syndicate Marugami-kai and the Tohoku tekiya group Kyokuzankai, Himuro Renji (Yasukaze Motomiya), wakagashira of Kyowakai, survives an assassination attempt, leaving tensions high. The conflict erupts when Hirakawa (Ichizō Matsuda) of Kyokuzankai attacks the Marugami-affiliated Sasaoka group. Tsurumi (Mikio Osawa), with approval from Mita (Shun Sugata), launches retaliation, triggering full-scale war. Amid the chaos, Kyowakai accelerates its bid for national unification. Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) heads to Hokkaido, while Himuro moves to consolidate Okinawa—where a different yakuza history awaits.

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Unification Of Japan 23 - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Nobu Hamamizu

Main Cast

  • Yasukaze Motomiya
  • Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
  • Hitoshi Ozawa
  • Mikio Osawa
  • Hitomi Matsuda
  • Shinzō Hotta
  • Takanori Higuchi
  • Shun Sugata
  • Masahiko Tsugawa

Unification Of Japan 23 - FAQs

What is Unification Of Japan 23 about?

Unification Of Japan 23 follows rival yakuza factions — the Kanto gambling syndicate Marugami-kai and the Tohoku tekiya group Kyokuzankai — as their conflict erupts into full-scale war. Amid the chaos, the Kyowakai organization pursues national unification, sending key figures to Hokkaido and Okinawa.

Who directed Unification Of Japan 23?

Unification Of Japan 23 was directed by Nobu Hamamizu. The film is part of the long-running Nihon Toitsu (Unification of Japan) yakuza film series, one of Japan's most prolific direct-to-video action franchises produced by World Movie Production.

Who are the main actors in Unification Of Japan 23?

The film stars Yasukaze Motomiya, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Hitoshi Ozawa, Mikio Osawa, Hitomi Matsuda, Shinzō Hotta, Takanori Higuchi, Shun Sugata, and Masahiko Tsugawa, many of whom are recurring faces throughout the Unification Of Japan franchise.

Is Unification Of Japan 23 part of a series?

Yes. Unification Of Japan 23 is the twenty-third installment in the Nihon Toitsu (Unification of Japan) direct-to-video yakuza film series. The franchise is one of Japan's longest-running V-cinema action series, following the Kyowakai organization's ongoing bid to unify Japan's criminal underworld.

What genre is Unification Of Japan 23?

Unification Of Japan 23 is an Action, Crime, and Drama film. It belongs to the Japanese V-cinema tradition — direct-to-video productions centered on yakuza conflicts, loyalty, territorial power struggles, and the internal politics of organized crime syndicates.

How long is Unification Of Japan 23?

Unification Of Japan 23 has a runtime of 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes), which is typical for entries in the Nihon Toitsu V-cinema series — compact, action-driven installments designed for direct-to-video release.

What language is Unification Of Japan 23 in?

Unification Of Japan 23 is filmed entirely in Japanese. It is a Japanese production by World Movie Production (JP), and the spoken language throughout the film is Japanese, reflecting the authentic cultural and criminal underworld setting of the story.

When was Unification Of Japan 23 released?

Unification Of Japan 23 was released in 2017. As a direct-to-video V-cinema production, it was distributed through home video channels in Japan rather than receiving a wide theatrical release, consistent with the format of the broader Nihon Toitsu franchise.

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