Mezzo Forte

Mezzo Forte

Year: 2000

Runtime: 61 mins

Language: Japanese

Directors: Keizo Kusakawa, Yasuomi Umetsu

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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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1

DSA takes a high-stakes job to kidnap Momokichi

The Danger Service Agency is hired by a mysterious old man to kidnap Momokichi, the mob boss and owner of the Peach Twisters. The assignment signals a risky battle against a powerful family and a dangerous underworld. The DSA accepts, knowing the mission could ignite a war over control of the empire.

Evening DSA HQ
2

First kidnapping attempt during the bowling match

The DSA tries to abduct Momokichi during a bowling event, but the plan unravels due to Momokichi’s guards and the security surrounding him. Mikura notices something familiar about Momokichi and Momomi, creating tension as the team retreats. Momomi and Mikura recognize each other, hinting at a shared past.

Evening Bowling alley near Peach Twisters stadium
3

Momokichi is killed during the failed capture

The kidnapping operation ends with Momokichi dead, leaving the DSA and their client in shock. The revelation raises questions about the client’s true identity and motives. The DSA buries the body to hide the killing and buys time to regroup.

Night Near the bowling venue / burial site
4

Mikura dreams of a confession and intimacy

While asleep, Mikura dreams that Kenichi confesses his feelings and they share an intimate moment. The dream blurs lines between affection and coercion, leaving Mikura unsettled upon waking. The sequence adds emotional complexity to the DSA’s tangled relationships.

Night Mikura's bedroom
5

Tomohisa and Kenichi assault Mikura in reality

During a confrontation, Tomohisa arrives and, with Kenichi's consent, rapes Mikura while Kenichi watches. The act compounds the DSA members' moral compromises and deepens the rift within the group. The incident compounds Momomi's fury and hardens the pursuit against them.

Night Unknown location during operation
6

Momomi orders a nationwide manhunt

Furious at the botched kidnapping, Momomi mobilizes her men and the police to hunt down the DSA. The agency is forced to go on the run while trying to protect themselves and their client. The city becomes a pressure cooker as both sides escalate.

Night Momomi’s operations hub
7

DSA buries the body and questions the client’s identity

To cover the crime and delay exposure, the DSA inters Momokichi's body. They press the client for truth about his past and his ties to Momochi, probing for leverage. The client hints at a deeper conspiracy within the Momoi empire.

Night Hidden burial site / DSA hideout
8

Client reveals his past and Momomi's threat

The client explains he used to be a hitman for Momokichi and that Momomi sought to have him killed after retirement. He reveals a dangerous plan to escape with Momokichi, but with Momokichi dead, the safety of everyone hinges on eliminating Momomi. The motive shifts the conflict from capture to outright power struggle.

Night DSA HQ
9

A fake ransom draws Momomi out

The DSA stage a synthetic hostage trade using a robot double of Momokichi to lure Momomi into the open. Each side tries to use the other to gain the upper hand, setting the stage for betrayal. The standoff rapidly escalates into a gunfight.

Night Ransom drop site in the city
10

Robot double substitution during the confrontation

Kenichi and Tomohisa secretly replace Momomi with a robot double, enabling Mikura to be captured without tipping off the plan. Momomi captures Mikura and hands her to criminals, who subject Mikura to punishment and abuse. The move reveals the extent of the deception and the DSA’s willingness to sacrifice individuals to survive.

Night Momomi's base
11

Mikura endures and the plan evolves

Mikura is passed to criminals as punishment, and the sequence of events intensifies the danger facing the DSA. The abuse creates a moral crisis for the team and complicates Mikura's relationship with her colleagues. The line between coercion and consent becomes a troubling motif in the narrative.

Night Criminals' hideout
12

Staged exchange is revealed as a double-cross

The fake hostage trade is exposed as a ploy, and a gunfight erupts as both sides reveal their true intentions. The client’s plan to seize the empire is exposed, forcing the DSA to react quickly. The betrayal underscores the danger of trusting even those who seem aligned.

Night Ransom exchange location / surrounding streets
13

Mikura ambushes Momomi and ends her reign

In a decisive turn, the real Mikura ambushes Momomi and kills her, toppling the momoi faction’s leadership. The client is revealed to be Hiroka, Momokichi and Momomi’s head of security, who explains his long-term duplicity. The DSA seizes the opportunity to dismantle the remaining threat to their empire.

Climax / Dawn Momomi's stronghold
14

Hiroka is eliminated by a self-destructing double

Hiroka attempts a final move against the DSA, but they neutralize him by triggering the self-destruction of the Momokichi double. The explosive end marks the downfall of his scheme and the collapse of the Momoi family’s grip on the underworld. The DSA escapes the blast with survivors.

Following confrontation Momoko estate / adjacent facility
15

DSA rebuilds and eyes the next job

With the immediate danger behind them, the DSA begins repairing the damage done to their base and operations. Mikura has a premonition about their next job, suggesting they should accept it and move forward. The team steels themselves for whatever comes next in their chaotic line of work.

Aftermath DSA HQ

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