One of Serizawa's lieutenants, Tokaji YЕ«ji, is not so ambivalent and begins covertly attacking members of the GPS, severely beating ChЕ«ta and putting Izaki in the hospital. Serizawa is alarmed by Genji's rapid rise to power, but chooses not to take action. Genji succeeds in rallying several strong members, including Tamura ChЕ«ta, Makise Takashi, and Izaki Shun. Anticipating the brewing conflict, Serizawa also begins recruiting factions for his own cause. Humbled, Ken goes with Genji to the club where they discuss the latter's plans for Suzuran.ДЇollowing advice from Ken, Genji begins building his army, called 'Genji Perfect Seiha' (a.k.a.

He attacks Genji in retaliation for getting his gang arrested, but is taken down with a single punch. After Rindaman refuses his challenge, Genji encounters Katagiri Ken (Kyosuke Yabe), one of the yakuza who'd come to the school the previous day. He tells Genji that if he really wants to make an impression he should begin by defeating Rindaman, a legendary fighter at the school. The next day, Genji challenges Serizawa to a fight, but is halted by Tokio. Genji makes Hideo promise to acknowledge him as his successor should he succeed. He then goes to see his father, yakuza boss Takiya Hideo ( Goro Kishitani), to whom he proclaims his ambition to conquer Suzuran, a feat which Hideo himself had attempted in his youth, but failed. That night, Genji goes to a nightclub he frequents and meets R&B singer Aizawa Ruka ( Meisa Kuroki). Upon returning to the school, Serizawa witnesses Genji defeat the last of the yakuza. Meanwhile, Serizawa is visiting his best friend Tatsukawa Tokio (Kenta Kiritani), who has just been discharged from a hospital. The thugs mistake Genji for their target and a brawl ensues on the school field. During the freshman orientation assembly, yakuza arrive at the school seeking vengeance on third-year Serizawa Tamao ( Takayuki Yamada) for assaulting some members of their gang. Newly transferred high school senior Genji Takiya ( Shun Oguri) arrives at Suzuran All-Boys High School, an institution infamous for its population of violent delinquents. 2.4 Ebizuka Junior High Trio (First Year).2.3 The Front of Armament (Second Year, Biker Gang).

It was also adapted into a manga entitled Crows Zero II: Suzuran x Housen, illustrated by Hirakawa Tetsuhiro (writer of Clover) and published in Bessatsu ShЕЌnen Champion magazine. The film was followed by a sequel, Crows Explode, in 2014. He also understands why his Suzuran toughs fight as easily as they breathe - itвЂ™s not just a release for their raging hormones, but a way of being with their friends and telling the world they exist.' Sequels & adaptations The fighting scenes are still a blast to behold too, with strong, intense and action-driven camera work and some tight editing to keep the adrenaline flowing.' Likewise, Mark Schilling of The Japan Times gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, saying, 'Miike directs with an energy, velocity and cheeky bravado that are pure punk. Maybe not as many landmark shots, but the dense and graffiti-laden backgrounds make for a tasty looking film alright. Niels Matthijs of Twitch Film gave it a positive review, saying, 'Visually Crows Zero II is still looking incredibly slick. Reviews of the film were generally positive. The film grossed US$29,893,636 worldwide. It was also screened internationally in Singapore, Russia, and Hong Kong throughout 2009, and in the United States at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 6, 2010. The film was released in Japan on April 11, 2009.

Motoki Fukami - Rindaman / Hayashida Megumi.

Genji and his allies go on the defensive, engaging in several violent conflicts with Housen's 'Army of Killers'. Genji's protection of Kawanishi provokes Housen's current leader, Narumi Taiga (Nobuaki Kaneko), to declare war against Suzuran. Suzuran had subsequently sworn not to interfere with Housen's retribution upon Noboru's release from prison.

Genji learns that the agreement between the two schools was established two years prior when, during a skirmish, Noboru violated a gang law and used a weapon to fatally wound Housen's former leader, BitЕЌ Makio. His situation escalates when he unwittingly breaks a non-aggression pact between Suzuran and a rival school, Housen Academy, by coming to the aid of Kawanishi Noboru ( Shinnosuke Abe) during a heated confrontation. He begins challenging Rindaman regularly, but consistently fails to beat him. Following a decisive defeat at the hands of the legendary Rindaman, and on the verge of graduating without fulfilling his goal, Genji grows quietly desperate. Eight months after triumphing over Serizawa Tamao ( Takayuki Yamada), Takiya Genji ( Shun Oguri) still struggles to attain supremacy at Suzuran All-Boys High School.

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