Fudoh: The New Generation

Fudoh: The New Generation

Year: 1996

Runtime: 99 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Takashi Miike

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After a mob boss orders the murder of one of his teenage sons to settle a business dispute, the surviving brother swears revenge. He assembles a ruthless crew of teenage killers, forming his own gang to launch a violent campaign against his father's criminal empire, exposing the brutal cycle of family betrayal and gang warfare.

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1

Riki Fudoh's double life and underworld ambitions

Riki Fudoh is a top high school student in Kyushu who secretly leads a gang of underage assassins. He uses his public persona to hide brutal criminal activities and aims to control the island's criminal underworld. His overarching plan is to avenge his brother by taking down his father, Iwao.

Kyushu, Japan
2

Riki's inner circle joins his crusade

Riki's lieutenants—Aizone, Touko, and Mika—back his campaign, acting as a ruthless support team for the assassinations. They help him target the top figures of the Kyushu underworld, steadily fragmenting rivals' power. Their loyalty strengthens him as he pursues his vendetta.

Kyushu, Japan
3

Brother's murder and vow of revenge

Riki secretly witnesses the murder of his oldest brother, carried out as part of a dispute between Iwao's faction and the Yasha-Gumi. The traumatic moment cements his resolve to destroy his father and end the family blood feud. With vengeance as his driving force, he launches a ruthless campaign against Iwao's enemies.

Kyushu, Japan
4

Daigen Nohma escalates tensions

Daigen Nohma, the legendary boss of the Yasha-Gumi, alerts Iwao to the dangerous shift in Kyushu's underworld. He pressures Iwao to settle the dispute by eliminating his own son, pushing the family into a deadly game of power. The underworld's panic foreshadows an all-out war.

Kyushu/Osaka, Japan
5

Gon infiltrates as gym teacher

Gon, a former South Korean Army agent, is sent to infiltrate Riki's high school as the new gym teacher. His mission is to root out and kill the young leader, blending into the routine of school life while he plots his strike. The incursion introduces a dangerous external threat into Riki's world.

Riki's high school, Kyushu, Japan
6

Jun Minoru enters as English teacher

Jun Minoru arrives at the school as a replacement English teacher and immediately becomes connected to Riki's past. She is revealed to be the girlfriend of Riki's dead older brother, creating a personal link to the family tragedy. Her presence adds emotional stakes to the ongoing conflict.

Riki's school, Kyushu, Japan
7

The gang war erupts and Touko dies

The city is plunged into a gang war as the confrontation with Gon intensifies. Gon reveals his intention to kill Riki and defeats Mika and Touko using brutal methods, causing Touko's death. Riki confronts the surprising truth that Gon is his half-brother.

City and school vicinity, Kyushu, Japan
8

Jun's intervention and Gon’s demise

Jun arrives at the critical moment and shoots Gon, preventing a fatal encounter for Riki. The revelation that Gon is Riki's half-brother deepens the personal dimension of the feud. The immediate danger is averted, but the conflict remains unresolved.

School/nearby, Kyushu, Japan
9

Night confrontation: Iwao attacks; Riki retaliates

That night, Iwao confronts Riki in a confrontation echoing the past when his brother was executed. Riki is prepared and kills his father, achieving his long-sought revenge. The act marks a turning point in Riki's power and direction.

That night Riki's home, Kyushu, Japan
10

Funeral confrontation with Nohma

At Iwao's funeral, Riki faces Daigen Nohma, the film's remaining dangerous adversary. The two exchange sharp words as Nohma draws a gun while Riki unsheathes his katana. The scene ends with the two poised to duel, leaving their fate unresolved.

Iwao's funeral, Kyushu, Japan

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