Oh Japan, do me a favor and please never, ever change?
The trailer for the live action adaptation of the Santa Inoue manga Tokyo Tribe has been released and can be seen below. The film is dubbing itself the world’s first rap battle musical and looks a bit like if 8 Mile had a sense of humor…and a tank.
The synopsis for Tokyo Tribe:
In a futuristic Japan, territorial street gangs form opposing factions collectively known as the Tokyo Tribes. When one of the gang leaders breaks the fragile peace, it triggers a brutal street war for supremacy. Based on a popular Manga series and told almost entirely in rap verse, Tokyo Tribe is an ingenious mash-up of Yakuza gang violence, martial arts action and hip-hop musical.
Tokyo Tribe stars Ryohei Suzuki and Young Dais and is directed by Sion Sono (Cold Fish). It comes to theaters and VOD on October 23rd, 2015.
