Tokyo Tribes
| Industry | Manga, Anime, Film |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Santa Inoue |
| Products | Manga series, Anime television series, Live-action film |
Tokyo Tribes, originally titled in Japanese as , is a seinen manga series from Japan, both written and illustrated by Santa Inoue. The initial Tokyo Tribe was released as a standalone volume in 1993. The continuation, Tokyo Tribes, was serialized between 1997 and 2005 within the urban fashion publication boon. While it extends the narrative established in Tokyo Tribe, several characters from the original do not make a return. A live-action adaptation directed by Sion Sono debuted in Japan on August 30, 2014.
Plot
Set five years following the Shibuya riots, Tokyo's Tribes enjoy a period of relative calm until Kim and two members of Musashino Saru trespass into Wu-Ronz territory in Bukuro. Mistaking them for Shibuya Saru affiliates, Mera, the leader of Wu-Ronz, kills them.
Shortly after, Kai, a Musashino Saru member, confronts Mera while investigating the incident. As former high school acquaintances, their confrontation leads to the death of Tera, leader of Musashino Saru, which reignites conflict among the tribes.
Characters
- Kai Deguchi
- A DJ affiliated with Musashino Saru.
- Big Daddy
- The head of the Buppa clan and primary antagonist; Big Daddy is a sadistic, morbidly obese bisexual Yakuza crime boss.
Characters Exclusive to Manga
- Nagisa – The protagonist and member of Shibuya Saru.
- Megane (Specs) – Nagisa’s companion and part of Shibuya Saru.
- Totoro – Friend to Nagisa and Shibuya Saru member.
- Otogiri – Member of Shibuya Saru who provides lodging for the gang.
- Fujio – Nagisa’s romantic partner.
- Iwao – Leader of the rival gang Shinjuku Hands.
- Yama-Chan – A member of Shibuya Saru who suffers an attack by the Hands.
Anime
- Opening Theme: Top of Tokyo performed by Illmatic Buddha MC's
- Ending Theme: TT2 Owari no Uta by Scha Dara Parr
Initially envisioned as a film distributed through MTV, the project evolved into an anime television series.
Film
The live-action movie adaptation helmed by Sion Sono premiered in Japan on August 30, 2014.
Legacy
The series is particularly known for a provocative scene called "Goosh Goosh," which gained notoriety as a shock video.
External links
- Official website
- Anime News Network: Tokyo Tribes
- Tokyo Tribes anime at Media Arts Database (Japanese)