"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

8 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

8 ай бұрын

based yakuza

@NullVoid-rm7jm

8 ай бұрын

Only good thing the CIA ever did

@westington1

8 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

8 ай бұрын

@@Witnessmoooutside influence in any respect is ghey just like u lmao

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

9 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.

9 ай бұрын

Yoshiwara is in Saitama...

@ihave_noidea

8 ай бұрын

​@dirkdiggler. Yoshiwara is also the name of the historic red light district in Tokyo.

@dirkdiggler.

8 ай бұрын

@ihave_noidea it's a name of a park across the street from a soap house, is that what you mean?

@blaqsh33p9

8 ай бұрын

​@@occamraisersettle down

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

8 ай бұрын

Some of my favourite Japanese films of all time They had a massive influence on the man Scorsese himself.

@gigagod3384

6 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

6 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

4 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

3 ай бұрын

JAPAN SO SCARY. SO DANGEROUS

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

8 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

8 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

7 ай бұрын

And now we know why Miracle Johnson *really* went to Japan.

Didn't think I wouldve watched the entire video but your presentation and narration was on point, very entertaining. Excellent video.

@anikihistory

8 ай бұрын

That's very encouraging, thank you very much!

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

8 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

7 ай бұрын

Someone that i used to knoooOOooooow

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

8 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

8 ай бұрын

Totally agree. Well put.

@oblitusunum6979

8 ай бұрын

​@@anikihistory😊

@oblitusunum6979

8 ай бұрын

😊😊😊

@moxiebombshell

4 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.

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.

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

6 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! 😬

Thank you for an informative & well versed story. So much to learn. Well done on your research!

Easily one of the well researched and made documentaries I can watch on KZread. Nicely done !

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

11 ай бұрын

The strong but scary-looking Fumiko 😁

@b.b.e.a.

11 ай бұрын

​@@anikihistory I guess you have to in order to keep male yakuza in check as a woman 😜

@b.b.e.a.

11 ай бұрын

​@@anikihistory btw after this one on the #yamaguchigumi are you going to do another video on a different gang or yakuza boss? 😃

@occamraiser

9 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

9 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

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.

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.

Great video! Thank you for it :)

Very interesting story and a great work as always. Thanks for you effort!

@anikihistory

10 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!

I like the little touch of the RGG Soundtrack playing through the video

Thank you! I enjoyed this!

@anikihistory

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🫡

Great video. Fascinating stuff. Hats off to your visual storytelling style with so little footage to work with.

@anikihistory

9 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

9 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!

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.

Very informative. Thanks

Damm. Wonder if they had to beat the Tojo clan first.

Despite the long form you still keep me engaged, well done; I look forward to the next one.

@anikihistory

11 ай 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

8 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

This is very good and insightful❤

Excellent video! Well written and edited! You deserve 1m+ subs.

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

8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

Loved the documentary. I wish you hundreds of thousands of subscribers in the months to come.

Yo this some quality stuff right here

Fascinating video

Excellent content my dude. Well done I enjoyed it a lot and am looking forward to more.

@anikihistory

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! More good stuff is coming 😁

your channel needs more traffic; your content is top quality! Some of the information you present isnt easily available elsewhere

@anikihistory

11 ай бұрын

Yeah research for these videos is always the hardest part, along with finding video and picture material. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻😁

@michael.waddell

11 ай бұрын

I agree, top quality content. Thank you for your hard work

@satisfied656

11 ай 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

9 ай бұрын

@@anikihistory Yumi

@buzz5969

8 ай бұрын

Perhaps you could spam it out to all your fam and friends in you feel so strongly about needing more traffic.😊

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.

Great video!

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.

Thank you for the great documentary

Great video...subscribed!!!!

Thanks for this info 😎

Its surprised me that I watched the video right thru ... very interesting thanks for uploading.

@anikihistory

8 ай бұрын

Glad i was able to keep you hooked for a full 40mins! Thanks for watching 😁

Really well done documentary, excellent work! You've earned a subscriber!

@anikihistory

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub, welcome aboard! 😁

Brilliant video!

@anikihistory

8 ай бұрын

Thanks dude 🙏🏻

I concur top quality content on this video. Thankyou for explaining the Yakuza the way you have it was very enjoyable 🇦🇺

@anikihistory

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Amazing video

Wonderful presentation....so fascinating to learn about different cultures. TY for your hard work.

@anikihistory

11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Awesome video!! Always been a fan of the Yakuza culture

@anikihistory

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 😬

@chrismashburn9710

9 күн бұрын

Seek help.

The YamaGucci.

@jp55911

Ай бұрын

Gumi

Can recommend Tokyo Vice where that first clip is from, HBO i think

Really interesting video !

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

The Yakuza Papers is an Excellent series of movies. Brilliant. This is an excellent video. Thank you.

That's a very interesting channel name you've got there.

Excellent presentation!

@anikihistory

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

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

3 ай бұрын

Weeb. There are many other countries that are also best besides Japan.

great video subbed !

@anikihistory

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Good job good graphics great story telling

great content, Aniki, I love your vids.Thank you for doing this work! Can you please explain the difference between terms 'kumicho' and 'oyabun'?

Wow great awesome video love and enjoy it very much...

@anikihistory

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good job

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.

Love the "Yakusa Papers" clips🇯🇵👘🎏⛩️

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......

Good vid

You earned a subscriber

@anikihistory

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Welcome aboard 🫡

Yakuza 7 straight up used how they "invaded" Yokohama with the anti drug protesters. Obviously in Yakuza 7 they were protesting grey zones but it makes me love that game even more

@anikihistory

9 ай бұрын

You know, after all the stuff i read and researched for these videos, i wish i had the time to replay the whole series and see how many references to actual Yakuza history i can spot. I bet there's a lot of them!

@shawnamiller191

8 ай бұрын

@@anikihistory one good example is the elevator scene in kiwami 2

@josephandreuccetti7270

8 ай бұрын

@@anikihistoryhow accurate is the series?

new sub and a new yorker living in omori Tokyo, grate Doc !

Super glad the algorithm suggested your content. Clear and concise while an informed and entertaining journey. Appreciate the content. 👍

@anikihistory

8 ай бұрын

I'm just as glad as you are my friend! Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment 🫡

Nice to see you took my suggestion! Can we have the Inagawa or Sumiyoshi-kai next?

@anikihistory

11 ай 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 😁

New sub excellent content

@anikihistory

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate the support 😁

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

8 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

8 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 :)

Love the clips of Jingi Naki no Tatakai. Still wanna watch the whole series

Loved hearing the piano rendition of Baka Mitai! Also a stupendous video as well! I truly enjoyed that!

nice music choice from the yakuza franchise

They need RICO-type legislation. The fact that people know who the boss is, but nothing is done is crazy. Really reminds me of the Italian mob in NYC in the 1970s

@user-xl5mh9qj5l

8 ай бұрын

@@rowbearly6128yes

Great presentation! Also love the Baka Mitai instrumental at the ending 😆

@anikihistory

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Can't help but sing along to the instrumental whenever i add it to the end screen 😁

While this is a very cool and interesting video, I think there's a tendency to buy into the gangster mentality of power struggles and community involvement. These are thugs though, let's not forget that when there's this talk of how extortion is a competitive industry, for example, as a footnote in their journey, we're really talking about attempts to ruin people's lives. They may dress sharply for status, they may be polite to average people to avoid stirring up negative public sentiment, and they may have this narrative of being some kind of honourable warriors, but the reason that that narrative is so important to them is because they actually have no honour. They're predators looking to prey on the weak, nothing more.

@Jupa

8 ай бұрын

Which large corporation doesn’t prey on the weak? This is no justification for the honourable appeal they lead people on with. Most grown adults are fully cognisant of that fact however. I just don’t see how these people are any different from large corporations and even governments. Everything is a facade, they are all wolves.

@magicman9552

8 ай бұрын

@@Jupa Large corporations don't typically torture and murder people. They don't blackmail them into abject poverty and suicide. They don't rape and dismember people. And they actually contribute something to society. Look up the case of Furuta Junko and tell me there's no difference between the Yakuza and corporations. There's no comparison.

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

8 ай бұрын

I'm glad i was able to tell you something new, that's really cool! Thanks for watching man 🙏🏻

The narrator's voice reminded me of Dave Spector, the smart, amusing talent who appears often on Japanese television. About five years ago, in Yokohama's Chinatown, the three bosses from Yamaguchigumi, Inagawakai and Sumiyoshikai met for some consultation or agreement. Details of the meeting remain a mystery.

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

11 ай бұрын

Omi Alliance im echten Leben, so würde ich da auch sagen 😁 Danke fürs Zuschauen und für den netten Kommentar 🙏🏻

@soom878

8 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.

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. :)

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!!

Makes the Omi Alliance look like a kids club

An excellent documentary

@anikihistory

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

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.

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!

Using the first few seconds of kenji kawaii - reincarnation, several times here. Great composer.

What a great informative video. The Japanese organized crime operate so differently from organized crime in the US and Latin America.

@dan5974

8 ай бұрын

It is stark how the yakuza really don’t want Japan to fail. However organised crime everywhere else is just focused on profit maximisation only. They couldn’t care if their country is in tatters as long as they make billions.

Excellent video! Are there books you recommend to read about the Yakuza?

@anikihistory

9 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!

“I’m your Yamaguchi, please be good to me”

I pray for ur succes aniki.. ur content is top tier m really enjoyable.. keep it up n don't forget to rest

@anikihistory

10 ай бұрын

That's really nice of you, thank you for watching! More stuff coming soon 😁

Such a meticulously prepared and presented video! Thank you very much, sir, I am a new subscriber.

@anikihistory

9 ай бұрын

I'm very glad you enjoyed it and to have you as a new subscriber! 😁

Sharp indeed!

Johnny Somali, the notorious Kick streamer who is currently being held Japanese authorities for the January trial also provoked Yamaguchi-gumi on stream, in fact their wasnt far from his streaming place if he gets jail sentence, the yakuzas in prison will welcome him dearly

Takeshi has covered good amount of stories.

Love the video. You have to say, there is no way that Pablo Escobar is more well-known than Alphonse Capone

Thanks to the Japanese for katsu curry it’s bloody marvellous

If the video was 2 hours long, I wouldn’t have stopped watching it, I was so hooked. Excellent storytelling and presentation!

What an excellent video! Liked and subscribed!

@anikihistory

9 ай бұрын

Glad this video is getting a second wind, one of my favorites so far 😁 thanks for watching, liking and subbing! 🙏🏻

Nice content!

Their name mountain entrance is shan kou in chinese which sounds like shang kou which means injury in chinese

Finally I understand the line in Predators when the yukuza guy holds out his hand and says I talk too much

@aniki what film are you using in the video please as I'd like to watch it