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Tokyo Tribe

"Let Sion Sono take you on a tour of Tokyo's underbelly for a night of turf wars & rap battles."

August 30, 2014 1h 56m 6.5/10 (160 votes)

Originally released in 2014. Tokyo Tribe is a music/science fiction film. directed by Sion Sono.

Starring Ryohei Suzuki, YOUNG DAIS, and Nana Seino

Synopsis

In an alternate Japan, territorial street gangs form opposing factions collectively known as the Tokyo Tribes. Merra, leader of the Wu-Ronz tribe of Bukuro, joins forces with heavy-hitting gangster Buppa of Buppa Town. With Buppa's support, Merra aims to initiate a gang war between the Wu-Ronz and the Musashino Saru, and in a confrontation between the two attempts to kill Kai of the Musashino Saru. The inadvertent murder of Kai's friend Tera (a Musashino Saru member beloved by all Tribes since before their formation) leads to the joining of forces between all of the Tribes in an all-out war against Merra and Buppa.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 30, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 56m 116 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (160 votes)
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Box Office $1.4M Worldwide gross
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Revenue
$1,359,031

Production Companies

  • Nikkatsu Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tokyo Tribe about?

In an alternate Japan, territorial street gangs form opposing factions collectively known as the Tokyo Tribes. Merra, leader of the Wu-Ronz tribe of Bukuro, joins forces with heavy-hitting gangster...

Who directed Tokyo Tribe?

Tokyo Tribe was directed by Sion Sono.

How long is Tokyo Tribe?

Tokyo Tribe has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).

When was Tokyo Tribe released?

Tokyo Tribe was released on August 30, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tokyo Tribe?

The main cast of Tokyo Tribe includes Ryohei Suzuki, YOUNG DAIS, Nana Seino, Ryuta Sato, Shota Sometani.

Is Tokyo Tribe worth watching?

Tokyo Tribe has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 160 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.