The Best Episodes Directed By Masaharu Take

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.7/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Departure／Return

   S1:E110/24/2024

   In 1995, eager to escape their restrictive lives, Kiryu and his friends plan a heist at a local arcade. However, the arcade is under the control of the Doujima Family, a powerful yakuza organization that rules Kamurocho. Meanwhile, in 2005, with Kiryu set to be released from prison, he learns from Detective Date that his friends are in danger and he decides to return to Kamurocho to protect them.

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   6.7/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Ambition／Desire

   S1:E210/24/2024

   1995. Kazama, who runs the Sunflower orphanage, had hoped that Kiryu, Nishiki, Yumi, and Miho would lead honest lives. However, contrary to his wishes, the four are ultimately plunged into the underworld of the yakuza. Meanwhile, in 2005, tensions between the Omi Alliance and the Tojo Clan are at a boiling point over a 10 billion yen heist.

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   6.5/10(2 votes)

   #3 - Fate／Showdown

   S1:E610/31/2024

   1995. The bond between Kiryu, Nishiki, Yumi, and Miho, who had been there for each other like family, tragically falls apart. 2005. Can Kiryu prevent a war between the Tojo Clan and the Omi Alliance? How will Kiryu and Nishiki resolve their 10-year-old conflict? And what is the true identity of the Shinjuku Devil? With rising tensions, they face the final battle in Kamurocho.

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   6.3/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Brothers／Sisters

   S1:E310/24/2024

   1995. The Doujima Family closes in on Edgar's younger sister, who was entrusted with the official seal necessary for selling his land. Meanwhile, Yumi travels to Osaka in search of her estranged older sister. At the same time, the battle over Edgar's seal escalates. In 2005, Aiko disappears, leaving her daughter Haruka behind. Kiryu and Yumi decide to protect Haruka, but they soon make a discovery.

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   5.6/10(9 votes)

   #5 - The Hidden Side

   S1:E18/8/2019

   After another month of lackluster encyclopedia sales, Muranishi's job is on the line. But just when he starts making money, his life falls apart.

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   5.5/10(10 votes)

   #6 - Shake Things Up

   S1:E38/8/2019

   After living on the lam in Tokyo, Muranishi and Toshi are arrested in Sapporo. Once they get out, they reunite with Kawada with a new goal: video.

   Director:Masaharu Take

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