KYOTO BLACK: Black Samurai 2015
In the historic streets of Kyoto, a modern-day samurai rises to fight corruption in *KYOTO BLACK: Black Samurai* (2015), a gritty crime thriller directed by Yuichi Yoshida.
Director: Yuichi Yoshida
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KYOTO BLACK: Black Samurai (2015) about?
The film follows Oda, a construction boss by day and vigilante by night, as he battles a powerful yakuza-backed construction company wreaking havoc on Kyoto. With allies from unlikely factions, he wages a high-stakes war to cleanse the city of corruption before it's too late.
Who directed KYOTO BLACK: Black Samurai?
The film is directed by Yuichi Yoshida, a filmmaker known for his work in Japanese crime dramas and action cinema.
Who stars in KYOTO BLACK: Black Samurai?
The film features Yasukaze Motomiya as the lead vigilante, alongside Susumu Terajima as the ex-detective ally, with support from Hitomi Matsuda, Hideo Nakano, and Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi.
Is KYOTO BLACK: Black Samurai (2015) worth watching?
While it lacks an IMDb rating, *KYOTO BLACK: Black Samurai* offers a tightly paced, atmospheric crime thriller with strong visuals and a compelling anti-corruption narrative. Fans of yakuza films and gritty vigilante stories will likely find it a solid pick.
How long is KYOTO BLACK: Black Samurai?
The movie runs for 75 minutes, making it a concise yet intense cinematic experience.
About KYOTO BLACK: Black Samurai (2015) — A Vigilante's Fight Against Kyoto's Corruption
In the historic streets of Kyoto, a modern-day samurai rises to fight corruption in *KYOTO BLACK: Black Samurai* (2015), a gritty crime thriller directed by Yuichi Yoshida. Yasukaze Motomiya stars as Oda, a construction entrepreneur by day who secretly leads a vigilante group targeting the city's deep-rooted graft. When a cutthroat power struggle erupts between a construction magnate and the Ashikaga-kai—the Kansai region's most feared yakuza syndicate—Oda finds himself pulled into a dangerous conflict that threatens to consume Kyoto. With the help of grizzled ex-cop Terao (Susumu Terajima) and the nationalist Dai-Nippon Kikusui-kai, Oda wages an unrelenting war to reclaim the city from organized crime's stranglehold.
This 75-minute cat-and-mouse chase blends neon-lit urban decay with the raw tension of underground vigilante justice, offering a fresh twist on the crime genre. Shot through with themes of honor, rebellion, and the cost of moral compromise, *KYOTO BLACK: Black Samurai* delivers a pulse-pounding narrative that's as much about defending tradition as it is about modern-day survival.