TV series

Tokyo Vice

Name: Tokyo Vice
Released: 2022
Cast: Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rachel Keller, Show Kasamatsu, Rinko Kikuchi

2022–2024· 2 seasonsTV-MA★ 7.9Canceled

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Synopsis

A first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat following Jake Adelstein, an American journalist who embeds himself into the Tokyo Vice police squad to reveal corruption. Based on Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction book of the same name.

Themes

japan detective journalist based on novel or book journalism underground yakuza gangster tokyo, japan criminal underworld cynical atmospheric detached criminal organization

Episodes

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E1 The TestNext upApr 7, 2022 · 57 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Hired as Meicho Shimbun’s first American crime reporter, Jake Adelstein is quickly tasked with covering two cases that initially appear unrelated, but soon stakes his career – and life – on connecting the dots.
Guest stars: Aver Hamilton II (Eric), Teruyuki Nagamori (Sakai), Osamu Tanpopo (Sake Bartender), Yaeko Kimura (Fumiko), Ryu Tominaga (Tout), Ryosuke Watabe (Interviewer #2), Hisashi Yamauchi (Interviewer #1), Ken Yamamura (Reporter)
E2 Kishi KaiseiApr 7, 2022 · 55 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
As crime boss Tozawa dangerously toes the line between territories, the rival Chihara-Kai scramble to collect dues. Samantha protects another hostess, while Jake witnesses a confrontation that changes everything.
Guest stars: Jessica Hecht (Jake's Mother (voice)), Tetsu Sakuma (Kozo), Keita (Kei), Hono Miyabe (Mrs. Aoki), Ippei Osako (Nakamura), Jazee Minor (Tatsuya), Akira Saito (Yoshi), Masataka Haji (Fishmonger)
E3 Read the AirApr 7, 2022 · 55 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
Jake’s persistence pays off when he receives an exclusive from Detective Katagiri – but catches the less ideal eye of someone else in the process. Meanwhile, Samantha hits it off with a new customer, as Sato chooses between words and fists.
Guest stars: Motomasa Okui (Hasegawa), Koki Yamamoto (Hirai), Sarah Sawyer (Jessica Adelstein (voice)), Masayoshi Haneda (Kume), Hiroshi Sogabe (Sugita), Kaori Ikeda (Akiko), Jundai Yamada (Matsuo), Rosaria Mokkhavesa (Malee)
E4 I Want It That WayApr 14, 2022 · 54 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
As Samantha makes strides toward the future, her past catches up. With help from Emi, Tin-Tin, and Trendy, Jake has a breakthrough in connecting the cases - and comes face-to-face with the head of Chihari-Kai, who requires a favor.
Guest stars: Ayumi Ito (Misaki), Masayoshi Haneda (Kume), Yukiko Asamori (Suzuki), Masashi Oka (Mr. Ogasawara), Hiroshi Sogabe (Sugita), Kaori Ikeda (Akiko), Jundai Yamada (Matsuo), Bokuzo Masana (Ozaki)
E5 Everybody PaysApr 14, 2022 · 63 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
When Jake helps reveal the mole in Chihara-Kai, he must weigh the risks of accepting a favor in return from Ishida. Samantha attempts to take care of her Matsuo problem. Sato’s recruitment ends with a devastating lesson in loyalty.
Guest stars: Ayumi Ito (Misaki), Masayoshi Haneda (Kume), Hiroshi Sogabe (Sugita), Kaori Ikeda (Akiko), Kosuke Toyohara (Baku), Jundai Yamada (Matsuo), Rosaria Mokkhavesa (Malee), Eugene Nomura (Kobayashi)
E6 The Information BusinessApr 21, 2022 · 63 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
An impromptu Yakuza Peace Summit finds Tozawa at the mercy of his own actions. Samantha begins to settle her debts with Matsuo. A determined Jake chases down a tip from Ishida.
Guest stars: Ayumi Ito (Misaki), Renji Ishibashi (Nakahara), Kosuke Toyohara (Baku), Jundai Yamada (Matsuo), Tōru Shinagawa (Tanaka), Bokuzo Masana (Ozaki), Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi (Naruse), Rosaria Mokkhavesa (Malee)
E7 Sometimes They DisappearApr 21, 2022 · 54 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Jake struggles to regain his footing after the botched raid, while Samantha grows increasingly desperate to find Polina. Sato feels the pressure of his elevated standing in Chihari-Kai.
Guest stars: Ayumi Ito (Misaki), Miyuki Matsuda (Inaba), Eugene Nomura (Kobayashi), Noemie Nakai (Luna), Masaki Miura (Funaki), Hiroyuki Watanabe (Ohara), Momoka Ayukawa (Yumi), Bun Kimura (Koji)
E8 YoshinoApr 28, 2022 · 64 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
While Samantha risks it all for Polina’s safe return, Sato is forced to mix business with pleasure. As Katagiri devises a plan to finally take down Tozawa, Jake is confronted by the crime boss’s men.
Guest stars: Ayumi Ito (Misaki), Bun Kimura (Koji), Tomohisa Yamashita (Akira), Danny Burstein (Jake's Father), Ayumi Tanida (Tozawa), Yuka Itaya (Mrs. Katagiri), Haruka Itou (Misaki), Jessica Hecht (Jake's Mother)