Samurai Gangsters / 2008

Jirocho (Kiichi Nakai), a fledgling bakuto who left his wife, goes on a year-long training with his minions: right-hand man and military master Ohmasa (Kishibe Ittoku); stinky priest Daigoro (Takashi Sasano); well-known stranger Ishimatsu Mori (Yoichi Nukumizu); beautiful Masagoro Oiwake (Kazuki Kitamura); and others. As Jirocho's fame spreads, he gains more enemies. Among them are Katsuzo Kurokoma (Koichi Sato), who is one of the most powerful in Koshu, and the villain who is also Ishimatsu's nemesis, Masaru Mima (Riki Takeuchi). A traitor also emerges from the family, Yoshikazu Ebisu (Yoshikazu Ebisu). Meanwhile, Jirocho's wife falls ill and other terrible situations occur. Jirocho falls into a pinch of absolute despair. What on earth will he do? What is the fate of his minions? The Jirocho family will face a fierce battle...

The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 / 1963

The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.

The Kingdom of Jirocho 2 / 1963

Jirocho and his henchmen befriend Ishimatsu, a wanderer in Mishima.

The Kingdom of Jirocho 3 / 1964

The third part of the story about feudal boss Jirocho and his underlings.

Jirocho Rises in Fame / 1952

The rise of the famed gambler.

Her Captive Gamblers / 1953

Jirocho Begins His Roving Life / 1953

Jirocho the gambler hits the road.

The Kingdom of Jirocho 4 / 1965

The continuing adventures of the Jirocho gang.

Jirocho, the Hunted / 1953

A wandering Jirocho stumbles upon his wife's possible murder and has other adventures while on the run.

Jirocho in Disgrace / 1954

Jirocho's New Year / 1954

Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow / 1953

Jirocho and his followers chase the Kurokomas into the Kai Province.

Jirocho's Home-Coming / 1953

Last of the Wild Ones / 1954

A legendary gangster raises himself out of a small town and gathers followers on his rise to power.