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Release, runtime and language
2000 · 61 mins · Japanese
Directed by
Keizo Kusakawa, Yasuomi Umetsu
Starring
Shozo Iizuka, Takumi Yamazaki, Norio Wakamoto, Taichiro Hirokawa, Tomoko Kotani, Rie Ishizuka

In this high‑octane action tale, hitwoman Mikura is hired to eliminate a seemingly affluent baseball team owner, only to discover he secretly heads a ruthless crime syndicate. As she and her all‑female crew close in, they must battle swarms of heavily armed guards and contend with the boss’s vicious daughter, who will stop at nothing.

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In the neon‑lit underbelly of a city that hides power behind polished stadium lights, a ruthless baseball franchise masks a far darker empire. The team’s charismatic owner, Momokichi, runs the club as a front for a ruthless crime syndicate, where every victory is bought with fear and loyalty is measured in blood. Beneath the cheers of the crowd, his influence reaches into the shadows, shaping a world where corruption and ambition collide with relentless precision.

Enter Mikura, a lethal hitwoman who lives by a code forged in violent contracts and unflinching resolve. Hired to eliminate the seemingly affluent mogul, she assembles an elite, all‑female crew from the Danger Service Agency, each member bringing a blend of skill, grit, and unspoken camaraderie. Their mission promises high‑octane confrontation, pitting razor‑sharp expertise against the heavily armed defenses that protect the syndicate’s kingpin.

Standing in the way of their objective is Momomi, the owner’s vicious daughter, a force as unpredictable as she is dangerous. Her presence adds a volatile edge to the already tense showdown, hinting at a personal history that could shift the balance of power. The clash between Mikura’s disciplined resolve and Momomi’s ruthless ambition sets the stage for a battle where loyalty, revenge, and survival intertwine.

The atmosphere crackles with kinetic energy, blending gritty urban realism with stylized action. As the two sides close in, the city itself seems to pulse with anticipation, its streets echoing with the promise of conflict and the thin line between hunter and hunted. The film teases a relentless chase through a world where every ally may conceal a secret, and every strike could rewrite the rules of the game.

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