The YAKUZA gang that CONQUERED Japan - History of the Yamaguchi-gumi

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ANIKI

ANIKI

Күн бұрын

Out of all the Yakuza gangs that were formed in Japan over the past 400 years, none reached the heights that the Yamaguchi-gumi did. Their leader, Taoka Kazuo, took them from near extinction to complete dominance of the Japanese underworld. Drama, gang wars, rivalries, struggles, the story of the Yamaguchi-gumi has it all!
This channel is not meant to glorify any political ideologies, it is merely a showcase of historic facts. I ask everyone in the comments to remain civil and respect others opinions and background.
Constructive criticism is not only allowed, but welcome! ☺️
#yakuza #gang #japan
00:00 - Intro
02:14 - Laying the Groundwork
05:35 - Passing The Torch
09:17 - Building An Empire
14:09 - East vs West
21:05 - Succession
28:27 - The Yama-Ichi War
33:19 - Boryokudan

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@MrBoogaloo86
@MrBoogaloo86 10 ай бұрын
"Excellent history. You left out the CIA money given to the Yakuza for killing socialist leaders to keep Japan on the capitalist path after the war. That is a major major part of Yakuza history."
@westington1
@westington1 10 ай бұрын
@@Witnessmooit was socialist, not communist leaders. They wanted stuff like workers right, unions etc, and for tax money to come back to the people in terms of services.. you know, all stuff that the overall population benefits from. Jesus….are you American or just young, cos you need to read up on history. After World War II, most of the allied powers voted in socialist leaning governments who put in place all the rights, public works and improved access to good medical care, that European countries still benefit from today (despite the slow eradication of this since the neo-cons / neo-liberal took over in the mid 1970’s. We want this stuff back…..otherwise we’ll end up back in Victorian times
@Ballcheese289
@Ballcheese289 10 ай бұрын
based yakuza
@NullVoid-rm7jm
@NullVoid-rm7jm 10 ай бұрын
Only good thing the CIA ever did
@westington1
@westington1 10 ай бұрын
@@Ballcheese289 more like they did it for initial money and protection. They actually have full on programs for social care of their community. Case in point; they devoted slot of money and other resources to help out in the aftermath of that horrible nuclear incident when the government of Japan wasn’t doing much, and also had done the same stuff in the aftermath of that big Tsunami a while back. So they’re quite a socialist for an organised crime group. I’ve lived in Naples and certain Camorra groups are the same. They are drawn from the working class and support the community. Yes, that’s complex and they also have used political corruption to get involved in stuff that harm their peoples, but in Naples a common view is that they need to do a lot of stuff to fed their communities as much as harming them too…… and a very loud voice of current and ex Camorra say if you give us economic opportunities and also use public money to put back in the communities they are from, then you get rid of most of the problem. Ignore titles like socialist and left and right, and just ask yourself where you want your tax money spent? You want it coming back to you and making life better for the majority of the working people, or do you want it all the tax money and power in the hands of the already very rich and powerful corporations? Don’t let them vote against your own interests cos of memes and tribal political nonsense
@Lucky-sh1dm
@Lucky-sh1dm 9 ай бұрын
@@Witnessmoooutside influence in any respect is ghey just like u lmao
@sds_net
@sds_net 10 ай бұрын
I used to live in Yoshiwara which is a hotbed of yakuza activity in Tokyo and many a time did I see senior guys with their bodyguards out and about running the fuzoku (adult services) businesses. Man they dress sharp and look shady, but always polite and courteous to the local residents. Great content, subbed!
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
Oh that's super interesting! They do know how to dress well, i gotta admit haha Thanks for watching and subbing btw! Means a lot to me 🙏🏻
@dirkdiggler.
@dirkdiggler. 10 ай бұрын
Yoshiwara is in Saitama...
@ihave_noidea
@ihave_noidea 10 ай бұрын
​@dirkdiggler. Yoshiwara is also the name of the historic red light district in Tokyo.
@dirkdiggler.
@dirkdiggler. 10 ай бұрын
@ihave_noidea it's a name of a park across the street from a soap house, is that what you mean?
@blaqsh33p9
@blaqsh33p9 10 ай бұрын
​@@occamraisersettle down
@hansk1976
@hansk1976 10 ай бұрын
This was a really well researched and delivered video, that avoided melodrama and cliche. Also great incidental music at an appropriate volume. Small things like this make all the difference.
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
I always think i spend way too much time choosing the music, but i'm glad someone appreciates the effort 😁 thanks for watching!
@devlin7575
@devlin7575 10 ай бұрын
Totally agree. Well put.
@oblitusunum6979
@oblitusunum6979 9 ай бұрын
​@@anikihistory😊
@oblitusunum6979
@oblitusunum6979 9 ай бұрын
😊😊😊
@moxiebombshell
@moxiebombshell 5 ай бұрын
​@@anikihistory🎯🎯🎯 music selection, timing & volume is SO crucial for a good video or podcast, yet so many people don't seem to realize that. You, however, seem to understand that the music sets the tone for every part, scene, etc. as well as the overall vibe...and it shows to great effect. At first I was just glad to see you actually cite your sources (even before the hbomberguy video 😅), but it was that combined with your understanding of the video medium that had me subscribe 1 1/2 videos in.
@Sarke2
@Sarke2 7 ай бұрын
This is one of the best documentaries i have ever seen on Japanese Yakuza and one of the best about organized crimes, i am so glad i discovered your channel, pure recommendation to anyone who is interested in Japan and Yakuza.
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 7 ай бұрын
I'm just as glad as you are that you discovered my channel, I'm always amazed about every new viewer 🙏🏻 more good content is always in the works, stay tuned! 😬
@keishallister1972
@keishallister1972 9 ай бұрын
Didn't think I wouldve watched the entire video but your presentation and narration was on point, very entertaining. Excellent video.
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 9 ай бұрын
That's very encouraging, thank you very much!
@keithwee
@keithwee 4 ай бұрын
Easily one of the well researched and made documentaries I can watch on KZbin. Nicely done !
@normannisbet1213
@normannisbet1213 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for an informative & well versed story. So much to learn. Well done on your research!
@Bulelengman
@Bulelengman 10 ай бұрын
This is a gem of a content. I have been encountering many gang members when I was in Osaka and the accidentally have a discussion with them in a small izakaya in Tokyo. They are very polite but very much aware of their surroundings, you can feel a heavy air when you are around them.
@matthinton19
@matthinton19 9 ай бұрын
As somebody who used to know alot of biker gangs that was similar. Generally quite a nice bunch of people but you don’t fuck around with them
@basilisk74
@basilisk74 9 ай бұрын
Someone that i used to knoooOOooooow
@natebookout1353
@natebookout1353 9 ай бұрын
Some of the footage used here is from an actual 5-part adaptation of Taoka Kazuo's life called Battles Without Honor and Humanity, which is an amazing series of films I'd recommend anyone check out!
@Jupa
@Jupa 9 ай бұрын
Some of my favourite Japanese films of all time They had a massive influence on the man Scorsese himself.
@gigagod3384
@gigagod3384 7 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t really call Battles without Honor and Humanity a depiction of Kazuo Taoka’s life. The Yamaguchi gumi stand in, the Akashi family ,only shows up in the 3-5 films The main focus is on Hiroshima based yakuza gangs.
@natebookout1353
@natebookout1353 7 ай бұрын
@@gigagod3384 true, Kazuo's the closest thing the series has to a protagonist but it isn't a series that focuses primarily on it's protagonist in the first place
@moxiebombshell
@moxiebombshell 5 ай бұрын
I appreciate him citing his sources generally, but I really wish he'd look up how to credit on-screen the various sources of clips and images.
@cupidok2768
@cupidok2768 4 ай бұрын
JAPAN SO SCARY. SO DANGEROUS
@imakaze
@imakaze 11 ай бұрын
Very interesting story and a great work as always. Thanks for you effort!
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 11 ай бұрын
Glad there are still people watching this one, i think it's one of my best videos so far 😁 Thanks for your support!
@CGrama3D
@CGrama3D 8 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for it :)
@giantred
@giantred Жыл бұрын
Despite the long form you still keep me engaged, well done; I look forward to the next one.
@anikihistory
@anikihistory Жыл бұрын
I was afraid that this one would be too long, but i'm glad i got you to finish it anyway! 🤣 Thanks as always!
@jbkhan1135
@jbkhan1135 9 ай бұрын
Tbh sometimes I really like the long-form videos, it's nice to have something longer to watch when I'm feeling like it@@anikihistory
@_madmoxie
@_madmoxie 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I enjoyed this!
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🫡
@andrews4731
@andrews4731 4 ай бұрын
Loved the documentary. I wish you hundreds of thousands of subscribers in the months to come.
@thomasnl24
@thomasnl24 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Well written and edited! You deserve 1m+ subs.
@GaryHost-qs9pg
@GaryHost-qs9pg 9 ай бұрын
Excellent content my dude. Well done I enjoyed it a lot and am looking forward to more.
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! More good stuff is coming 😁
@mac7775
@mac7775 9 ай бұрын
A vast history lesson. Such a beautiful culture and people with so much history that so little know. Great job on this doc and well done. Very knowledgeable.
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 9 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!
@CrashNSplash
@CrashNSplash 9 ай бұрын
I like the little touch of the RGG Soundtrack playing through the video
@MrLolx2u
@MrLolx2u 10 ай бұрын
So when you think the Yakuza series were all just myths, no. Daigo's mum becoming the fumicho of the whole clan, the execution when the lift door opens, the "protesters" in Yakuza 7 and how Yakuza organizations and affiliates handles the stardom scene in all 3-5 shows you just how much research the game has put into the actual culture of Yakuzas.
@rosebudwannabe
@rosebudwannabe 9 ай бұрын
IIRC they had actual members of the Yakuza take part in the development to ensure that the portrayal of the Yakuza was true to life
@666Kaca
@666Kaca 9 ай бұрын
Just watch the autoreiji(outrage) trilogy to see a great portrayal of the yakuza. The director/main actor's father was a yakuza and when he was starting out as a comedian he would perform for yakuza and hang out with them.
@halloweenist664
@halloweenist664 9 ай бұрын
And now we know why Miracle Johnson *really* went to Japan.
@TrevorD2502
@TrevorD2502 10 ай бұрын
I concur top quality content on this video. Thankyou for explaining the Yakuza the way you have it was very enjoyable 🇦🇺
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jeremylincoln965
@jeremylincoln965 9 ай бұрын
This is very good and insightful❤
@silvanussilva9983
@silvanussilva9983 7 ай бұрын
Very informative. Thanks
@lindae7013
@lindae7013 3 ай бұрын
Well done documentary, with great pronunciation and historical background. I’m a gang buff and love knowing as much as possible about the history of gangs in the world . Thank you for your presentation. New subscriber
@Tony-vo9wr
@Tony-vo9wr 9 ай бұрын
great content, Aniki, I love your vids.Thank you for doing this work! Can you please explain the difference between terms 'kumicho' and 'oyabun'?
@jeremybeezy
@jeremybeezy 11 ай бұрын
Yo this some quality stuff right here
@scual760
@scual760 10 ай бұрын
Awesome video!! Always been a fan of the Yakuza culture
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 😬
@chrismashburn9710
@chrismashburn9710 Ай бұрын
Seek help.
@lliamjurdom9505
@lliamjurdom9505 9 ай бұрын
Its surprised me that I watched the video right thru ... very interesting thanks for uploading.
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 9 ай бұрын
Glad i was able to keep you hooked for a full 40mins! Thanks for watching 😁
@ExoticBankai
@ExoticBankai 3 ай бұрын
Really interesting video !
@saberserpent1134
@saberserpent1134 10 ай бұрын
Osaka is still a bastion of Yakuza activity. They don't have a fraction of the social & political power they used to. That said, there's plenty of "retired" capos that keep short swords (kodachi/wakizashi) in there home and on their person, as well as bokuto, hardwood training swords that can easily break bones and be lethal.
@zackf3688
@zackf3688 2 ай бұрын
Great video!
@darthludicrous99
@darthludicrous99 9 ай бұрын
Very informative video! Would it be possible to cover the Sumiyoshi-Kai as well? You know, the gang that serves as the inspiration for the Tojo Clan in the Yakuza game series.
@b.b.e.a.
@b.b.e.a. Жыл бұрын
The story of the Yamaguchi-gumi is so intriguing! Gang wars, assassination (attempts), envy, stars involved, a strong woman taking the leadership, ... That would be some material for a Japanese version of the "Godfather" 😁
@anikihistory
@anikihistory Жыл бұрын
The strong but scary-looking Fumiko 😁
@b.b.e.a.
@b.b.e.a. Жыл бұрын
​@@anikihistory I guess you have to in order to keep male yakuza in check as a woman 😜
@b.b.e.a.
@b.b.e.a. Жыл бұрын
​@@anikihistory btw after this one on the #yamaguchigumi are you going to do another video on a different gang or yakuza boss? 😃
@occamraiser
@occamraiser 10 ай бұрын
Yes indeed, and apparently these sorts of films idolizing these criminals do exist. It's sad the people some people choose to identify with.
@trunksthebadass
@trunksthebadass 10 ай бұрын
I reccomend the series Battles without honor or humanity. Japanese Yakuza films based on true stories from 1945-77. theres 7 in the original series
@WrestlingColin
@WrestlingColin 10 ай бұрын
Great video. Fascinating stuff. Hats off to your visual storytelling style with so little footage to work with.
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
Thanks dude! Glad someone noticed that! Finding footage for these videos is the biggest pain in the ass and it's not even close hahaha
@WrestlingColin
@WrestlingColin 10 ай бұрын
@@anikihistory Oh I can imagine -- Yakuza gang leaders from 70 years ago? Not exactly a huge amount of b-roll just floating around Google Images for that. Well done!
@sylvainbujold9084
@sylvainbujold9084 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great documentary
@martymar9311
@martymar9311 Ай бұрын
Thanks for this info 😎
@hernandotorres1234
@hernandotorres1234 10 ай бұрын
Fascinating video
@siddharthkarkera5085
@siddharthkarkera5085 4 ай бұрын
Woow i m really impressed by the content and the storytelling of yamaguchi-gumi one of the powerful yakuza gang in Japan . Getting to know their story and history was amazing. I m really impressed by the storytelling bro keep up the good work and bring more content like this. By this video you have gained a subscriber . I m really impressed bro and hope to see more stories like this......
@jayklink851
@jayklink851 10 ай бұрын
Brilliant video!
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
Thanks dude 🙏🏻
@joshuax2729
@joshuax2729 8 ай бұрын
After studying Italian American Mafia for many years, I must admit this is most intriguing. Thank you for uploading this. Very informative, and you got me hooked.
@mac1bc
@mac1bc Ай бұрын
They seemed much more respectful than Italian mafia
@mcanderson0
@mcanderson0 Жыл бұрын
your channel needs more traffic; your content is top quality! Some of the information you present isnt easily available elsewhere
@anikihistory
@anikihistory Жыл бұрын
Yeah research for these videos is always the hardest part, along with finding video and picture material. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻😁
@michael.waddell
@michael.waddell Жыл бұрын
I agree, top quality content. Thank you for your hard work
@satisfied656
@satisfied656 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely right! 🤗I hope his channel will grow! I like the effort and work he put into it! Greetings from a european follower😘
@sidmohammedsaeedibrahim4957
@sidmohammedsaeedibrahim4957 10 ай бұрын
@@anikihistory Yumi
@buzz5969
@buzz5969 10 ай бұрын
Perhaps you could spam it out to all your fam and friends in you feel so strongly about needing more traffic.😊
@Yeahthatguy617
@Yeahthatguy617 3 ай бұрын
Amazing video
@imeldahiggins-wiffle8302
@imeldahiggins-wiffle8302 Ай бұрын
Great video...subscribed!!!!
@ellendolloff9127
@ellendolloff9127 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful presentation....so fascinating to learn about different cultures. TY for your hard work.
@anikihistory
@anikihistory Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@charlesritz6509
@charlesritz6509 9 ай бұрын
They failed to mention that like the RICO act, the Boryokudan Shimpo can target the bosses for the misdeeds of their soldiers, namely guns and drugs. Also I’ve met some here in Japan that are part timers who can fall back on legitimate business.
@weijingburr2392
@weijingburr2392 9 ай бұрын
The Yakuza Papers is an Excellent series of movies. Brilliant. This is an excellent video. Thank you.
@TheDavidlloydjones
@TheDavidlloydjones 3 ай бұрын
In 1972, when I was teaching "Constitutional Law," (that's English conversation for people who don't want to admit their English isn't perfect) at the Japanese Diet, the number of Yakuza in Japan increased from 13,537 to 13,945. or some such. How could the National Police Agency be so precise, I wondered. They phoned the gang secretary and asked.
@hailwidis9543
@hailwidis9543 9 ай бұрын
Very educational video ! Earned yourself a new subscriber. that said, I would like to know which movies you are displaying along your documentary, would love to watch them ! thx and cheers from France :)
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 9 ай бұрын
The clips in my videos are almost always from either "Tokyo Vice", an HBO series from last year, or "The Yakuza Papers", a movie series from the 70s (sometimes known as "Battles Without Honor and Humanity"). Hope that helps! Merci beaucoup for watching and subbing, greetings from Austria 😁
@hailwidis9543
@hailwidis9543 9 ай бұрын
@@anikihistory Thank you very much, I'll watch those things ! I'll be waiting for more content from you eagerly ! have a nice day :)
@splitfries69
@splitfries69 9 ай бұрын
great video subbed !
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@kaijudirector5336
@kaijudirector5336 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see you took my suggestion! Can we have the Inagawa or Sumiyoshi-kai next?
@anikihistory
@anikihistory Жыл бұрын
I definitely wanna do other gangs in the future, but for some reason information on them seems to be pretty limited! If i don't find a really good source i might combine two or more gangs into one video 😁
@kraanz
@kraanz 10 ай бұрын
That's a very interesting channel name you've got there.
@Grnvolpe
@Grnvolpe 10 ай бұрын
The gang leader you mentioned in the opening are mostly guys that made it worse for those underground organizations to function by bringing too much public attention and forcing authorities to act.
@Uncensored-ep8sf
@Uncensored-ep8sf 8 ай бұрын
In fact, it is only recently that the yakuza have become more vicious. After the war, a few smart Koreans became legitimate traders in Japan, but many uneducated Koreans became yakuza. The yakuza organization has existed since before the Edo piriod, but the main members at that time were exclusively Japanese. Unlike today's yakuza, they were not interested in extortion, but were more like casino operators and bouncers for the entire downtown area. However, after the defeat in the war, many delinquent Koreans intervened in the yakuza business and began prostitution and drug trafficking.
@ConundrumProductions
@ConundrumProductions 10 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Are there books you recommend to read about the Yakuza?
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I recommend "Yakuza: Japan's Criminal Underworld" by David E. Kaplan It's actually my main source for all of these videos, covers pretty much everything you need to know about the Yakuza up until the early 2000s!
@troysteiner9452
@troysteiner9452 2 ай бұрын
Good job good graphics great story telling
@ettnollbajen9945
@ettnollbajen9945 10 ай бұрын
Can recommend Tokyo Vice where that first clip is from, HBO i think
@Nebarus
@Nebarus 10 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation!
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mikederasmo7621
@mikederasmo7621 4 ай бұрын
new sub and a new yorker living in omori Tokyo, grate Doc !
@Countess1476
@Countess1476 3 ай бұрын
Loved hearing the piano rendition of Baka Mitai! Also a stupendous video as well! I truly enjoyed that!
@dennisb.9240
@dennisb.9240 Жыл бұрын
Guten Abend und liebe Grüße aus Berlin! Vorab vielen Dank für die Recherchen und die wirklich gute Präsentation! Das Video selbst schaue ich mir morgen in aller Ruhe an und sende das an meine Freunde, da ich wirklich hoffe, dass der Kanal Erfolg hat. Für jeden Fan der Yakuza-Serie ist es eigentlich ein Muss, hier mal vorbeizuschauen. Ich freue mich sehr auf diese Episode, da dies quasi die Omi-Alliance im echten Leben darstellt und dachte ich lasse ein paar nette Worte da. Viel Erfolg und lieben Dank für diese sehr interessanten Videos!😎
@anikihistory
@anikihistory Жыл бұрын
Omi Alliance im echten Leben, so würde ich da auch sagen 😁 Danke fürs Zuschauen und für den netten Kommentar 🙏🏻
@soom878
@soom878 10 ай бұрын
krass du hörst dich nicht an wie einer berliner :D viel zu nett und umgänglich dafür, aber daumen hoch, freut mich zu sehen das aus berlin nicht nur dreck und abschaum kommt.
@robynmeyer7796
@robynmeyer7796 6 ай бұрын
Nihon - Saikō (The Best)!!! Yakuza is an important part of Japanese culture and history…they helped shape Japan into the country it is today! Nihon (Japan) has the most beautiful people and culture I have ever been blessed to experience…and I humbly, honestly and truly fell in love. I grew up three miles from the nearest neighbour, open space for miles, huge forests and no traffic lights (also amazing)…the little girl from the middle of nowhere who hopped on a plane (knowing three words in Japanese) flew to Osaka, travelled by bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo, watched snow fall on Kinkaku-ji (which took my breath away)…sat looking out over the biggest city in the world and just felt so safe and blessed and welcome…!! Thank you - this was beautifully presented…and well researched!! ♥️
@rumuelnathanael8043
@rumuelnathanael8043 5 ай бұрын
Weeb. There are many other countries that are also best besides Japan.
@cinelli07
@cinelli07 5 ай бұрын
Good vid
@johnnyakutagawa72
@johnnyakutagawa72 Жыл бұрын
Wow great awesome video love and enjoy it very much...
@anikihistory
@anikihistory Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dhamongrimwulfe5401
@dhamongrimwulfe5401 9 ай бұрын
Super glad the algorithm suggested your content. Clear and concise while an informed and entertaining journey. Appreciate the content. 👍
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 9 ай бұрын
I'm just as glad as you are my friend! Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment 🫡
@jbkhan1135
@jbkhan1135 9 ай бұрын
Really well done documentary, excellent work! You've earned a subscriber!
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub, welcome aboard! 😁
@Kalastors
@Kalastors 9 ай бұрын
You earned a subscriber
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Welcome aboard 🫡
@acestevceski6653
@acestevceski6653 9 ай бұрын
Good job
@yankeeinjapan8869
@yankeeinjapan8869 8 ай бұрын
Love the clips of Jingi Naki no Tatakai. Still wanna watch the whole series
@timroche5586
@timroche5586 9 ай бұрын
Arigatō for this vlog!! However, I'd still lik e to hear about the origins of the Yakuza, because i have a basic understanding of the Italian Mafia, without looking at them as a Right, Wrong or Indifferent, Iam someone who likes to learnt about history!!
@TheBranchez
@TheBranchez 3 ай бұрын
What an interesting video man, awesome job. I enjoyed watching this. I feel like this story is worthy of a movie, if one hasn't already been made. Anyway, gonna check more of your videos. 🤙🫡
@johncogan8689
@johncogan8689 4 ай бұрын
@aniki what film are you using in the video please as I'd like to watch it
@julijakeit
@julijakeit 10 ай бұрын
Such a meticulously prepared and presented video! Thank you very much, sir, I am a new subscriber.
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
I'm very glad you enjoyed it and to have you as a new subscriber! 😁
@Miltypooh2001
@Miltypooh2001 19 күн бұрын
as a fan of the yakuza series, this is one of the best essays I've ever watched, i know that the yakuza in games are portraited as big buff guys in suits fist fighting, but you made an history documentary about them its very impressive.
@vanillagorrilla
@vanillagorrilla 10 ай бұрын
New sub excellent content
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate the support 😁
@JB-rt4mx
@JB-rt4mx 9 ай бұрын
Love the "Yakusa Papers" clips🇯🇵👘🎏⛩️
@NYKgjl10
@NYKgjl10 6 ай бұрын
Takakura Ken is a phenomenal actor and played a good mobster in his films. Plus he's done a good job as Duke Togo in Golgo 13 from the Japanese comics.
@fernandoyuno6968
@fernandoyuno6968 11 ай бұрын
I pray for ur succes aniki.. ur content is top tier m really enjoyable.. keep it up n don't forget to rest
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 11 ай бұрын
That's really nice of you, thank you for watching! More stuff coming soon 😁
@ramonpizarro
@ramonpizarro 9 ай бұрын
An excellent documentary
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@patrickdegenaar9495
@patrickdegenaar9495 Ай бұрын
Great video! The Yakuza seem to be heading towards retirement, but I suspect something new will replace them in due course.
@InVinoVeratas
@InVinoVeratas 9 ай бұрын
The YamaGucci.
@jp55911
@jp55911 2 ай бұрын
Gumi
@JoaoVictor-rg5ix
@JoaoVictor-rg5ix 4 ай бұрын
Damm. Wonder if they had to beat the Tojo clan first.
@lankyGigantic
@lankyGigantic Күн бұрын
Funnily enough, I believe the Omi Alliance is based on the Yamaguchi-gumi
@billderosia9636
@billderosia9636 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for such an Informative video!! Like most people in the West, I know the Yakuza exists but I never knew their history or the extent of their influence and this was exactly what I had been looking for to educate me!! The crazy thing that I think most people don't equate with "organized crime" is that it is "organized" and therefore, (despite stereotypes), they deserve a certain amount of respect as a governing body, entrusted with the well-being of the common folk just as any governing organization. Interestingly enough, the "organized" gang acts as a sort of surrogate government that is way more immediately effective and more closely involved with the every-day normal people living in their areas than local government could Ever be; and, aside from having to pay protection, the pro's seem to usually outweigh the cons of having them around. As organized crime is about making money, they generally tend to uphold order, and do not tolerate random crimes that could disrupt business. Also, (and this could be a completely separate discussion), I believe most people want to see themselves as good and altruistic human beings; even Yakuza members. (in fact, I would wager, that is probably the Biggest rationalization members employ to themselves for even Being Yakuza members; the fact that they can make an immediate and Real difference in their own community). That all being said, these organizations are generally generous in their dealings with the public at large, and they often are often much more responsive to local issues than actual government officials, and they are also not burdened with all the associative red tape in order to get things done. Just some thoughts I had on the subject... thank you for your indulgence. :)
@JuiceToobPoop
@JuiceToobPoop 9 ай бұрын
Where do you get your background music from?
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 9 ай бұрын
It's all video game music, i use mostly music from the Yakuza games, Okami, Ghost of Tsushima etc. 😊
@shashwatsinha2704
@shashwatsinha2704 9 ай бұрын
Great video. Can you recommend some good Yakuza movies?
@ramonpizarro
@ramonpizarro 9 ай бұрын
Likewise, I'm interested now too
@justinthebeau2590
@justinthebeau2590 8 ай бұрын
The Yakuza(1975) Black Rain (1989) Into the Sun (2005) The Outsider (2018) Snake Eyes (2021) are some good ones. There is also a book called Yakuza Moon Memoir of a Gangsters daughter written by a daughter of a Yakuza Boss
@shashwatsinha2704
@shashwatsinha2704 8 ай бұрын
@@justinthebeau2590 Great
@Siege181
@Siege181 10 ай бұрын
What an excellent video! Liked and subscribed!
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
Glad this video is getting a second wind, one of my favorites so far 😁 thanks for watching, liking and subbing! 🙏🏻
@glenn3419
@glenn3419 10 ай бұрын
Great video!! I love japanese history, the culture is incredible thanks for sharing. U gotta new Sub.
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and subbing dude! 🙏🏻
@umeda26
@umeda26 9 ай бұрын
I've been living in a Osaka for the past 20 years some of this I knew and some I heard for the first time either way it's pretty interesting
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 9 ай бұрын
I'm glad i was able to tell you something new, that's really cool! Thanks for watching man 🙏🏻
@gabriela2946
@gabriela2946 4 ай бұрын
Where is the opening scene of the video from? It seems to be from a movie, but I'm not sure which one.
@Msal19
@Msal19 4 ай бұрын
If the video was 2 hours long, I wouldn’t have stopped watching it, I was so hooked. Excellent storytelling and presentation!
@a_sfilm77
@a_sfilm77 7 ай бұрын
where i can found the sound track that you use?
@TheScratcherStudios
@TheScratcherStudios 9 ай бұрын
Using the first few seconds of kenji kawaii - reincarnation, several times here. Great composer.
@DrMARDOC
@DrMARDOC 2 ай бұрын
Good documentary! What about the forbidden topic of “ THE GREEN DRAGON SOCIETY”?
@user-nl7wc9fx2g
@user-nl7wc9fx2g 3 ай бұрын
Outstanding job of presenting Japan's mafia history. The two questions I have are based on points not touched at all in this video: What, exactly, did the Japanese public think about the mafia's activities & how deeply was the national government tied to & involved with the yakuza? 😎
@cold_mt7022
@cold_mt7022 3 ай бұрын
4:03 the word 「口」does not mean entrance. It means mouth. But it's often used as entrance. Like for example 「東口」(higashiguchi) meaning eastern entrance, or 「入口」(iriguchi) meaning entrance.
@mdayyyan
@mdayyyan 8 ай бұрын
From a hero organization that fought to defend their home to a classified organization crime group. It's ironic, yet very inspiring leadership and comeback story. Great work, Aniki!
@CrispyLightVybez
@CrispyLightVybez 9 ай бұрын
is that MainManSWEs voice starting at chapter 2??
@salvatorelucania1743
@salvatorelucania1743 10 ай бұрын
What's the film that is highlighted at 6:40?
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
That's the first movie of a series known as "The Yakuza Papers" or "Battles Without Honor and Humanity" Highly recommended if you want a good Yakuza movie series!
@kennorris8972
@kennorris8972 10 ай бұрын
Great presentation! Also love the Baka Mitai instrumental at the ending 😆
@anikihistory
@anikihistory 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Can't help but sing along to the instrumental whenever i add it to the end screen 😁
@Cardan011
@Cardan011 3 ай бұрын
This is very well done. Wonder what is situation now in Japan? I heard Yakuza are almost extinct.
@SAseeker101
@SAseeker101 Ай бұрын
I am going to watch this but just curious did you read:Yakuza: Japan's Criminal Underworld, David E. Kaplan, Alec Dubro?
@Old299dfk
@Old299dfk 6 ай бұрын
Is that the Yakuza main menu music playing in the back?
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