The ENTIRE History of the YAKUZA ⏐ 1604 - 2024

[@PKAClips]

Love stumbling across channels like this. I fall asleep to history documentaries every night and this was an interesting one

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never change!

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I stuck this on to fall asleep to but it was too interesting

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History is our ASMR. Now, if I could get a history lesson while at the same time getting a barber shop roleplay.... I'd be in heaven.

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Masterful work!! It is Content Creators like you who are making this era a Golden Age of knowledge transfer!! We are grateful for your endeavors!!

[@anikihistory]

And I'm grateful to anyone who takes their precious time to watch my videos, thank you very much! 🙏🏼

[@KatsandSoup]

I love this channel so much. I have listened to each video at least twice! Love the extended form video that expands on the long, complicated and enriched history of Japan. I'll be sure to find you on pateron!

[@anikihistory]

Just saw your Patreon pledge, thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@noonesperfect]

Even being so much famous word, Yakuza's original history from 17th century still much talked less, it's good thing about this doc. that you pointed out everything. Other docs. though very vaguely focus from industrial revolution in Japan or it start from Yakuza's presence after WW2. Lol it will attract much views in future.... great job.

[@baileyayyy5085]

its been a shit morning and seeing this made me feel significantly better

[@anikihistory]

May your day become much better after watching this video. Enjoy! 🫶🏻

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I hope your day is going better!

[@PhilMiCoochie]

It’s been a shit night for me, partly because I’m taking a shit while typing this. Hope you’re feeling better

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Learn to enjoy shit

[@justinkauffman731]

Learn to enjoy shit

[@SS-sk3gy]

Thank you, Aniki! Your excellent, concise story telling is an inspiration. Your ability to boil down complex and vast information is wonderful. I’m currently in a Kyoto hotel transfixed by Japan, its lovely people, architecture, art and fashion. Wow!

[@20568701]

Absolute great! Awesome really! Impressive. Thanks

[@dees.daniel7]

Congrats on compiling this together and still making it fresh enough to warrant more views. Always happy to support your work.

[@anikihistory]

Thank you very much! Your support is greatly appreciated 😬

[@cartwheelsmcgee428]

Awesome video! Love the metal gear background music🤙😎

[@Petallic]

I've never seen any of your videos until this one was recommended o me!!! Best choice I've made in a WHILE! Seriously, the narration, the facts, etc! Thank you so much for putting this together!

[@NewSenserapper]

Just found the channel and love this stuff but hadn’t gone back to watch the catalogue yet so this is perfect!!!

[@anikihistory]

This video was made with newer viewers in mind specifically, glad you enjoyed it!

[@C4JG]

Even though you have covered these subjects before this is a tacit improvement and basically a whole new video.

[@hier-a]

absolute masterpiece! thank you for your work!

[@JazLyte]

It's wild how deep the roots go, I had no idea that the yakuza were used for so many anti-communism and anti-labor causes. Wasn't too surprised to hear about the connection to right-wing nationalism, given all of the "keeping worse foreign crime out of Japan" rhetoric, but the details are still super fascinating. Great stuff!

[@Facerip]

It’s also straight out of the fascist playbook. Fund/allow right wing extremism, look the other way when they squash lefties, and then consolidate power.

[@alZiiHardstylez]

Nationalism is not a bad thing.

[@JazLyte]

​@@alZiiHardstylez are you lonely or something? this response has nothing to do with what I said lmao

[@vitonovakovic5591]

Right wing sure is it's not like Japan had to fight for independence from any empire ​@@alZiiHardstylez

[@menace2society759]

@@alZiiHardstylezbut it leads to bad things 😂

[@solo.solito]

I am pressing like before even starting. Thanks for your work!

[@dancekeb1308]

This is great. I learned a lot of eye-opening stuff. Thank you very much.

[@studio500]

MASTERPIECE. I can watch this again and again and learn something new. So well done. Thank you!!!!!

[@aford5683]

Awesome documentary! Thanks! 👍🏾

[@dlyon9673]

Thank you for this fascinating, well made video!

[@blanchjoe1481]

Dear ANIKI, Thank you for a well researched and developed piece. Organized crime entities exist in all societies because they serve a purpose, in South America and Mexico the organized crime entities such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army ( ELN ), or Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel are entities in scale of weapons, and wealth that far, far outstrip the height of the YAKUZA, and this is fueled be the demand for illegal drugs, in Canada, Europe, and most importantly the United States. When the society determines it is its best interests to eliminate such organizations it will do so. The Japanese people could quite easily create a law strengthening their existing Anti-YAKUZA laws, something similar to the American Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), and the US could eliminate the South American organized crime organizations with a stroke of the pen, by making illegal drugs "Legal", taxing and controlling their distribution and production. Until that time these organizations fulfill a social-need and will remain in existence until that need no longer exists.

[@MysticalPickler]

This was masterfully done.. absolutely amazing work!

[@CPTGooner07]

Just found this channel. Great content, the background music are soothing though, Love it

[@magustacrae]

Wow! That was great! Appreciate your work

[@booklover3959]

Excellent...a real study in power. Your narration voice is excellent and your research seems deep. I subscribed after watching this. I would like to see a videos on the individual Yakuza groups.

[@clairedominguez]

this is so crazy!! i came to find a video to fall asleep to but instead i’ve been wide awake watching this video. amazing job, i am so surprised this doesn’t have more views

[@SS-sk3gy]

Me, too!

[@joolsa6710]

Wow! Thanks - that was really interesting.

[@thatoneinasuit6404]

Been watching since the first video on the Yakuza and I have to say your videos have always been and continue to be fantastic, the content is always spot on and well researched and the editing is brilliantly done, always a good day when a new one goes up

[@raveman7]

great work !!! awesome video // please keep up the great work

[@PeterB-o8u]

Have just seen this new video on my TV, it's great how you remake this, thankyou ❤

[@keithseymour9316]

Fantastic work. Thank you!

[@MG_bard_sensei]

Great vid!

[@anikihistory]

Thanks a bunch!

[@aeons80]

Great and informative, your channel is so interesting!

[@killaant84]

I love history thank you for this piece of it!!!

[@catherinemiss6360]

This was brilliant x

[@Ghost_Rider_786]

Since watching season 1 of Toyko Vice ... I am totally hooked on everything Yakuza ... This vid is excellent

[@TheKingWhoWins]

Seen any Beat Takeshi films?

[@Ghost_Rider_786]

@@TheKingWhoWins No will look out for them

[@lotsageorges]

Thank you for this. As a victim of the US public school system, I barely know accurate US history, let alone that of other nations. You cover a broad timeline of complex historical information in a manner that is entertaining and doesn't seem burdensome. As my introduction to most Japanese culture was through J-horror and Yakuza movies (lots of Takeshi Kitano and Takashi Miike), I really enjoy your channel. Good work.

[@anikihistory]

Thank you for this comment, I'm incredibly happy to hear how much you're enjoying my work! Same here btw, my education here in Europe never put much of a focus on the Asian part of world history which is a shame, so i see making these videos as a chance to catch up on that knowledge together with you all 😬

[@inthedeadhours]

my man said "as a victim of the US public school system" 😂

[@treywilliams7223]

@@inthedeadhourswell he is telling the truth

[@jokerman9623]

You're not a victim you were just lazy

[@jimbo9606]

????What an idiot!!!!

[@bipolarkeyboard]

i'm really excited for this, thank you so much.

[@monogramadikt5971]

great vid man ;)

[@bonai3338]

I was sleepy until Kodama Yoshio😮 wow what a legend🙌

[@orthoff123]

Very good work! Thank you!!!

[@maggotmusic757]

Hey Aniki! Its me, here to point out my recognition of another amazing song you've used in your videos! This week, I noticed your use of the brillisnt and amazing theme song from L.A. Noire! Keep up the great content and the spectacular taste in music my friend!

[@MetalGearTenno]

Metal Gear Solid Theme track.

[@GermLoc]

earned a new subscriber! well put together!

[@Louis-nt3pb]

A recent subscriber, enjoying your content. 👍

[@ashleybanks-wm4cg]

Have you seen Tokyo Vice ? Amazing Yakuza show First season is kinda slow but it gets good second season

[@anikihistory]

Watched the first season about 4-5 times haha and I'm only a couple of episodes behind on S2. For me, Tokyo Vice is one of the best TV shows of the last couple of years and was a big part of what inspired me to start this channel!

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I love finding a whole channel to listen to during a long Monday shift at work. 😎

[@gat2asp919]

Excellent. Finally I found a comprehensive Yakuza video

[@IVWOR]

Цікаве інформативне та пізнавальне відео. Дякую ❤️

[@anikihistory]

Дякую за перегляд! 🙏🏼

[@maier]

Bro it's so sad to see a fellow Austrian creating amazing content not going viral for some reason...

[@anikihistory]

Dranbleiben bis der algorithmus uns segnet, würd ich sagen 😬 Ganz cool mal einen Ösi in den comments zu haben btw, ich GLAUBE du bist der erste!

[@Kitblackgoat]

@@anikihistoryJetzt sinds mindestens zwei. 🇦🇹 Super Doku!

[@garyfrombrooklyn]

I’ve seen all and this is a perfect compilation

[@anikihistory]

I think this came out really well, the definitive Yakuza history experience 😬 hope you'll think the same!

[@mariomene2051]

The first thought I had when he released all the well made Yakuza mini docs was "Actually, he could string these together into a full Yakuza doc". 🎉

[@karlosman6265]

This is definitely worth a sub to your channel

[@free_at_last8141]

Wonderful work. I don't know if I would agree with your politics in total, but I can set that aside and appreciate a well-researched and detailed overview of a very interesting topic. Thank you for your work, happy to subscribe.

[@Thabii18]

I love this documentary ❤️

[@DoppelgangerZNCAT]

Extra points for the use of Metal Gear soundtracks during the video 👌👌👌

[@Anythingbadass]

History of shinsengumi who's with me 👊🏻

[@its_blacknblue]

Great work . Subscribed

[@pauliedibbs9028]

This is absolutely our Magnum Opus.. Congratulations and thank you, respectively 🙏

[@glowingdawn9179]

From 1604 to 2024, 420 years have passed. Blaze one for the Shogun my brothers.

[@anthropologicalminds2855]

Great documentary!

[@beansmeup]

1 hour and 27 mins.... its like a reward

[@wesleydewitt9566]

I love both the original videos and this epic summary. It would be fascinating to hear about the assassination of Abe Shinzo if that is appropriate for the channel.

[@AJDraws]

Hehehehe... My apologies for laughing, and I know the meaning is completely different in Japanese. Big Brother it says. But in my language, Afrikaans, it is a name that was use in older generations that is a very stereotypical name for a little girl with ginger hair and pigtails. Sort of like our literary equivalent of Annie or Madeline. Only spelled Annetjie, but pronounced the same. I just find it fascinating how some words overlap in languages by pronunciation, but not in meaning. Like to us, Italian words commonly used sound like swearing to us. I digress. The video was phenomenal and it was great to learn more about the Yakuza. I am subscribing.

[@SamuraiWolf11]

The Metal Gear Solid 2 music on Chapter 11 was a nice touch👌🏼

[@joeygoode5840]

Just want to point out that at 4:15, the two wood block prints of men in women's clothing does not depict yakuza wearing women's clothing. Left print is of a onnagata kakuki actor, and right is of Yamato Takeru, the Japanese folk hero disguised as a maid servant in preparation for an assassination

[@jimgarrison8844]

Aniki. I don't want to be 'that guy' but I thought you may want to know, at minute 20:25 regarding "the stabbing of the liberal politician" you say 1981 instead of 1881. Also - I am really digging your channel and always look forward to watching your videos. Is really strong work.

[@anikihistory]

God, that happens way too often when i record voiceovers but usually I catch it before uploading! Haha Thanks for watching and commenting though, appreciate it! 🙏🏼

[@giantred]

Just saw the time on this, I will be back shortly with coffee and snacks lol

[@anikihistory]

Highly recommend this at 2x speed if needed, that's how i checked it for mistakes after rendering! Lmao

[@giantred]

@@anikihistory nah, no need; you took your time making it, I like to take my time watching and listening to it :)

[@neebus1209]

Love the metal gear music in the background

[@fefnireindraer144]

wow 90+ minutes in one video. awesome!!!

[@bogbupog]

Loving the soundtrack

[@AyubuKK]

I don’t mind this at all. It’s nice.

[@anikihistory]

I'm proud of how this one came out, enjoy it mate!

[@SaruParadise]

Tremendous video. I’m surprised there was no mention of the Great Hanshin Earthquake and the Yakuza support of locals immediately following, giving them more populist support especially in Kobe.

[@luka-ut7yk]

great vid

[@DakotaDas]

Tokyo Vice is great if you want to see the death throes of the modern yakuza

[@Dancemon1]

Sneaking in that LA Noire track was nice lmao

[@stares_mthrfckrly]

3:21 my guy was dropping it like it’s hot, I dig it

[@chilltown6781]

Nice work here

[@stewartdalton3298]

At 17:40 seconds you mentioned a date. Did I hear correctly 1981? An accidental mispronunciation of the date?

[@daveylacy]

There are a few mistakes like this scattered around in this video.

[@MrFeatheredSerpent]

I heard 1981 a couple times too.

[@leahwagner9798]

Outlaws Lullaby caught me off guard lmao I thought Kiryu himself bursted in to stop a politician 💀

[@LynnHermione]

Hearing yakuza are anti workers was a shock. That never comes up in fiction.

[@KansaiSprockets]

Superb.

[@reneesui9206]

video suggestion street racers of japan theres so many cool local subgroups, plus everyone loves to hear noisy civics

[@mariovarela6292]

Wow wow wow man what a fantastic video this is very silly but I was playing rise of ronin and yakuza one night and thought to myself “I want to learn the actual history of the yakuza and ronin history” and wow man I watched this entire video it was everything I wanted to know wrapped in one video now to look for ronin history

[@roadieman5000]

This was a great one to work and listen to. I never knew the depths of the Japan's organized crime.

[@MadamHoneyB]

New here!! Finally, something I don’t know very much about!! Let the learning begin!!! 😊😊😊

[@Oegonblick]

Regarding the background music, why no original composer credits in the video description or the video itself? The track heard in the background is called "Infiltration", from the Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty video game. The game's music was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and Norihiko Hibino.

[@wolfdestiny2519]

Not gonna lie, the music in this video HEAVILY reminds me of Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt

[@Thekowaikaiju]

Here to give ya a like but dude come on. I love your videos! *Scratches Neck* Holdin' out on us, maaan.

[@citizenVader]

Don't mention it. It was seriously interesting and gave me a new look at Japanese history. So, thank you for putting in the effort..

[@alexisogun]

Please talk about the nanban trade and racism in japan. Oh btw i love your vids

[@jonathanholder1]

I appreciate the Metal Gear Solid 2 and Street Fighter 6 tunes

[@jvr8495]

That kamikaze assasination attempt is truly insane lol

[@PeterDiaz666]

I heard that the Korean yakuza were the most ruthless which is why the CIA hire them even in Korea this guy named, Kim Dong Han aka the Korean mafia was absolutely ruthless, hunting down, communists, sympathizers, and later on becoming a senator, which is crazy to me

[@nathansgr8]

This makes me think of Wano in one piece

[@AddaeAkono]

This is an excellent remake of your previous Yakuza videos which took me four day to watch the etire thing. I would like for you to cover the gangs that roam around Japan today including the foreign gangs from China and Korea.

[@skateboardist1686]

I like how you translate, the Japanese phrases word for word.

[@haruno21]

INCREDIBLE WORK. I'm totally impressed ♥ Why Japanese people keep voting the same party all over again tho 🤔😥🤦‍♀

[@somethingyce]

I only watched 1 minute and i know some storytelling heat shall commence.

[@Kalibak893]

Quick question what clan does Yamaguchi gumi come from?

[@verg4469_]

love the mgs2 soundtrack

[@gerretshadow7599]

Never knew the Portuguese was involved in Japanese history. The more you learn.

[@cdubs9918]

Watch the "Shogun" series. It explains the Portuguese influence, including the Catholic Church's attempt to take over Japan.

[@amancalledhawk5575]

@@cdubs9918yeah because the pope split the known world in half Portugal got half and Spain got the other half

[@TheKingWhoWins]

Also 'Silence' Film 2016

[@Lostboy811]

You got to admit that this history is probably not even really known in Japan.

[@FUnzzies1]

Yeah, how many people know about the history of the Mafia outside of Capone or bootlegging.