Empire of Kids (ガキ帝国) 42 years old
Following a stint in reform school, Ryu (Shinsuke Shimada) returns to his home, the Minami area of Osaka, accompanied by his new friend Ko (Takeshi Masu). He's greeted by his friends, Chabo (Ryusuke Matsumoto) and Ken (Bang-ho Cho). They seek to forge their own path through a multitude of rival gangs in Kita and Minami, including the Hokushin Alliance, backed by the yakuza, the Hope Association, and various other minor factions, including Zainichi Korean groups. What follows is a wild, fast-paced story of violence, revenge, betrayal, and discrimination, that never loses its sense of humor.
Credits
Empire of Kids Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Takeshi Masu He was 25, now 68 years old | |
| Ren Osugi He was 29, 66 years old when he died | |
| Bang-ho Cho He was 24, 41 years old when he died | as Ken |
| Makoto Kitano He was 13, now 56 years old | |
| Takashi Yamamoto | |
| Keisuke | |
| Shinsuke Shimada He was 25, now 68 years old | as Ryu |
| Tokuko Watanabe She was 31, now 74 years old |
Empire of Kids Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Jun'ichi Kikuchi as Editor. | Editing |
| Takuya Nishioka as Assistant Director. He was 25 (now 68) years old | Directing |
| Takuya Nishioka as Screenplay. He was 25 (now 68) years old | Writing |
| Kazuyuki Izutsu as Director. He was 28 (now 71) years old | Directing |
| Kazuyuki Izutsu as Original Concept. He was 28 (now 71) years old | Writing |
Empire of Kids (42 years)
- Release day: Saturday, July 04, 1981
- Runtime: 115 minutes