Even being so much famous word, Yakuza's original history from 17th century still much talked less, it's good thing about this doc. that you pointed out everything. Other docs. though very vaguely focus from industrial revolution in Japan or it start from Yakuza's presence after WW2. Lol it will attract much views in future.... great job.
It's wild how deep the roots go, I had no idea that the yakuza were used for so many anti-communism and anti-labor causes. Wasn't too surprised to hear about the connection to right-wing nationalism, given all of the "keeping worse foreign crime out of Japan" rhetoric, but the details are still super fascinating. Great stuff!
It’s also straight out of the fascist playbook. Fund/allow right wing extremism, look the other way when they squash lefties, and then consolidate power.
Thank you for this. As a victim of the US public school system, I barely know accurate US history, let alone that of other nations. You cover a broad timeline of complex historical information in a manner that is entertaining and doesn't seem burdensome. As my introduction to most Japanese culture was through J-horror and Yakuza movies (lots of Takeshi Kitano and Takashi Miike), I really enjoy your channel. Good work.
Thank you for this comment, I'm incredibly happy to hear how much you're enjoying my work! Same here btw, my education here in Europe never put much of a focus on the Asian part of world history which is a shame, so i see making these videos as a chance to catch up on that knowledge together with you all 😬
Thank you, Aniki! Your excellent, concise story telling is an inspiration. Your ability to boil down complex and vast information is wonderful. I’m currently in a Kyoto hotel transfixed by Japan, its lovely people, architecture, art and fashion. Wow!
I love this channel so much. I have listened to each video at least twice! Love the extended form video that expands on the long, complicated and enriched history of Japan. I'll be sure to find you on pateron!
Dear ANIKI, Thank you for a well researched and developed piece. Organized crime entities exist in all societies because they serve a purpose, in South America and Mexico the organized crime entities such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army ( ELN ), or Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel are entities in scale of weapons, and wealth that far, far outstrip the height of the YAKUZA, and this is fueled be the demand for illegal drugs, in Canada, Europe, and most importantly the United States. When the society determines it is its best interests to eliminate such organizations it will do so. The Japanese people could quite easily create a law strengthening their existing Anti-YAKUZA laws, something similar to the American Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), and the US could eliminate the South American organized crime organizations with a stroke of the pen, by making illegal drugs "Legal", taxing and controlling their distribution and production. Until that time these organizations fulfill a social-need and will remain in existence until that need no longer exists.
this is so crazy!! i came to find a video to fall asleep to but instead i’ve been wide awake watching this video. amazing job, i am so surprised this doesn’t have more views
Hey Aniki! Its me, here to point out my recognition of another amazing song you've used in your videos! This week, I noticed your use of the brillisnt and amazing theme song from L.A. Noire! Keep up the great content and the spectacular taste in music my friend!
Been watching since the first video on the Yakuza and I have to say your videos have always been and continue to be fantastic, the content is always spot on and well researched and the editing is brilliantly done, always a good day when a new one goes up
Watched the first season about 4-5 times haha and I'm only a couple of episodes behind on S2. For me, Tokyo Vice is one of the best TV shows of the last couple of years and was a big part of what inspired me to start this channel!
Excellent...a real study in power. Your narration voice is excellent and your research seems deep. I subscribed after watching this. I would like to see a videos on the individual Yakuza groups.
Wonderful work. I don't know if I would agree with your politics in total, but I can set that aside and appreciate a well-researched and detailed overview of a very interesting topic. Thank you for your work, happy to subscribe.
I heard that the Korean yakuza were the most ruthless which is why the CIA hire them even in Korea this guy named, Kim Dong Han aka the Korean mafia was absolutely ruthless, hunting down, communists, sympathizers, and later on becoming a senator, which is crazy to me
Tremendous video. I’m surprised there was no mention of the Great Hanshin Earthquake and the Yakuza support of locals immediately following, giving them more populist support especially in Kobe.
I love both the original videos and this epic summary. It would be fascinating to hear about the assassination of Abe Shinzo if that is appropriate for the channel.
Regarding the background music, why no original composer credits in the video description or the video itself? The track heard in the background is called "Infiltration", from the Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty video game. The game's music was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and Norihiko Hibino.
Hehehehe... My apologies for laughing, and I know the meaning is completely different in Japanese. Big Brother it says. But in my language, Afrikaans, it is a name that was use in older generations that is a very stereotypical name for a little girl with ginger hair and pigtails. Sort of like our literary equivalent of Annie or Madeline. Only spelled Annetjie, but pronounced the same. I just find it fascinating how some words overlap in languages by pronunciation, but not in meaning. Like to us, Italian words commonly used sound like swearing to us. I digress. The video was phenomenal and it was great to learn more about the Yakuza. I am subscribing.
Just want to point out that at 4:15, the two wood block prints of men in women's clothing does not depict yakuza wearing women's clothing. Left print is of a onnagata kakuki actor, and right is of Yamato Takeru, the Japanese folk hero disguised as a maid servant in preparation for an assassination
Aniki. I don't want to be 'that guy' but I thought you may want to know, at minute 20:25 regarding "the stabbing of the liberal politician" you say 1981 instead of 1881. Also - I am really digging your channel and always look forward to watching your videos. Is really strong work.
God, that happens way too often when i record voiceovers but usually I catch it before uploading! Haha Thanks for watching and commenting though, appreciate it! 🙏🏼
10:12 As a Japanese, I have to say senpai-kouhai relationship is nothing like yakuza's oyabun-kobun relationship. It's more close to "Kyodai" relationship, still quite different tho.
This is an excellent remake of your previous Yakuza videos which took me four day to watch the etire thing. I would like for you to cover the gangs that roam around Japan today including the foreign gangs from China and Korea.
16:38 I am intruiged by your story so far (Im 60yo) Tom Cruise was an 80s Hollywood Actor ... I have seen him many times, but am reluctant to take your advice to watch 'the last Samurai' He's a Scientology Boy now, so I do not want to support Fake-News .. Sorry if I dont get to watch, what you recommend .. but I will proceed to watch this "documentary" (unless you start becoming Hollywood on me 😄) .. Let's proceed and 'watch your art' ... ✌
Love stumbling across channels like this. I fall asleep to history documentaries every night and this was an interesting one
never change!
I stuck this on to fall asleep to but it was too interesting
Even being so much famous word, Yakuza's original history from 17th century still much talked less, it's good thing about this doc. that you pointed out everything. Other docs. though very vaguely focus from industrial revolution in Japan or it start from Yakuza's presence after WW2. Lol it will attract much views in future.... great job.
It's wild how deep the roots go, I had no idea that the yakuza were used for so many anti-communism and anti-labor causes. Wasn't too surprised to hear about the connection to right-wing nationalism, given all of the "keeping worse foreign crime out of Japan" rhetoric, but the details are still super fascinating. Great stuff!
It’s also straight out of the fascist playbook. Fund/allow right wing extremism, look the other way when they squash lefties, and then consolidate power.
Nationalism is not a bad thing.
@@alZiiHardstylez are you lonely or something? this response has nothing to do with what I said lmao
Right wing sure is it's not like Japan had to fight for independence from any empire @@alZiiHardstylez
its been a shit morning and seeing this made me feel significantly better
May your day become much better after watching this video. Enjoy! 🫶🏻
I hope your day is going better!
It’s been a shit night for me, partly because I’m taking a shit while typing this.
Hope you’re feeling better
Learn to enjoy shit
Learn to enjoy shit
Thank you for this. As a victim of the US public school system, I barely know accurate US history, let alone that of other nations. You cover a broad timeline of complex historical information in a manner that is entertaining and doesn't seem burdensome. As my introduction to most Japanese culture was through J-horror and Yakuza movies (lots of Takeshi Kitano and Takashi Miike), I really enjoy your channel. Good work.
Thank you for this comment, I'm incredibly happy to hear how much you're enjoying my work!
Same here btw, my education here in Europe never put much of a focus on the Asian part of world history which is a shame, so i see making these videos as a chance to catch up on that knowledge together with you all 😬
my man said "as a victim of the US public school system" 😂
@@inthedeadhourswell he is telling the truth
You're not a victim you were just lazy
????What an idiot!!!!
Awesome video! Love the metal gear background music🤙😎
Thank you, Aniki! Your excellent, concise story telling is an inspiration. Your ability to boil down complex and vast information is wonderful. I’m currently in a Kyoto hotel transfixed by Japan, its lovely people, architecture, art and fashion. Wow!
MASTERPIECE. I can watch this again and again and learn something new. So well done. Thank you!!!!!
This is great. I learned a lot of eye-opening stuff. Thank you very much.
I love this channel so much. I have listened to each video at least twice! Love the extended form video that expands on the long, complicated and enriched history of Japan. I'll be sure to find you on pateron!
Just saw your Patreon pledge, thank you so much and thanks for watching!
Dear ANIKI, Thank you for a well researched and developed piece. Organized crime entities exist in all societies because they serve a purpose, in South America and Mexico the organized crime entities such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army ( ELN ), or Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel are entities in scale of weapons, and wealth that far, far outstrip the height of the YAKUZA, and this is fueled be the demand for illegal drugs, in Canada, Europe, and most importantly the United States. When the society determines it is its best interests to eliminate such organizations it will do so.
The Japanese people could quite easily create a law strengthening their existing Anti-YAKUZA laws, something similar to the American Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), and the US could eliminate the South American organized crime organizations with a stroke of the pen, by making illegal drugs "Legal", taxing and controlling their distribution and production. Until that time these organizations fulfill a social-need and will remain in existence until that need no longer exists.
This was masterfully done.. absolutely amazing work!
Absolute great! Awesome really! Impressive. Thanks
Just found this channel. Great content, the background music are soothing though, Love it
Never knew the Portuguese was involved in Japanese history. The more you learn.
Watch the "Shogun" series. It explains the Portuguese influence, including the Catholic Church's attempt to take over Japan.
@@cdubs9918yeah because the pope split the known world in half Portugal got half and Spain got the other half
Also 'Silence' Film 2016
Congrats on compiling this together and still making it fresh enough to warrant more views. Always happy to support your work.
Thank you very much! Your support is greatly appreciated 😬
I love finding a whole channel to listen to during a long Monday shift at work. 😎
This is amazing. Thank you so much.
this is so crazy!! i came to find a video to fall asleep to but instead i’ve been wide awake watching this video. amazing job, i am so surprised this doesn’t have more views
Me, too!
Just found the channel and love this stuff but hadn’t gone back to watch the catalogue yet so this is perfect!!!
This video was made with newer viewers in mind specifically, glad you enjoyed it!
I am pressing like before even starting. Thanks for your work!
Wow! That was great! Appreciate your work
Even though you have covered these subjects before this is a tacit improvement and basically a whole new video.
History of shinsengumi who's with me 👊🏻
Thank you for this fascinating, well made video!
I’ve seen all and this is a perfect compilation
I think this came out really well, the definitive Yakuza history experience 😬 hope you'll think the same!
The first thought I had when he released all the well made Yakuza mini docs was "Actually, he could string these together into a full Yakuza doc". 🎉
Hey Aniki! Its me, here to point out my recognition of another amazing song you've used in your videos! This week, I noticed your use of the brillisnt and amazing theme song from L.A. Noire! Keep up the great content and the spectacular taste in music my friend!
Metal Gear Solid Theme track.
great work !!! awesome video // please keep up the great work
Been watching since the first video on the Yakuza and I have to say your videos have always been and continue to be fantastic, the content is always spot on and well researched and the editing is brilliantly done, always a good day when a new one goes up
Have you seen Tokyo Vice ? Amazing Yakuza show First season is kinda slow but it gets good second season
Watched the first season about 4-5 times haha and I'm only a couple of episodes behind on S2. For me, Tokyo Vice is one of the best TV shows of the last couple of years and was a big part of what inspired me to start this channel!
Great and informative, your channel is so interesting!
Excellent. Finally I found a comprehensive Yakuza video
This makes me think of Wano in one piece
I was sleepy until Kodama Yoshio😮 wow what a legend🙌
Fantastic work. Thank you!
I love history thank you for this piece of it!!!
Цікаве інформативне та пізнавальне відео.
Дякую ❤️
Дякую за перегляд! 🙏🏼
A recent subscriber, enjoying your content. 👍
Tokyo Vice is great if you want to see the death throes of the modern yakuza
Excellent...a real study in power. Your narration voice is excellent and your research seems deep. I subscribed after watching this. I would like to see a videos on the individual Yakuza groups.
Bro it's so sad to see a fellow Austrian creating amazing content not going viral for some reason...
Dranbleiben bis der algorithmus uns segnet, würd ich sagen 😬
Ganz cool mal einen Ösi in den comments zu haben btw, ich GLAUBE du bist der erste!
@@anikihistoryJetzt sinds mindestens zwei. 🇦🇹
Super Doku!
I only watched 1 minute and i know some storytelling heat shall commence.
earned a new subscriber! well put together!
Wonderful work. I don't know if I would agree with your politics in total, but I can set that aside and appreciate a well-researched and detailed overview of a very interesting topic. Thank you for your work, happy to subscribe.
Very good work! Thank you!!!
Masterful work!! It is Content Creators like you who are making this era a Golden Age of knowledge transfer!! We are grateful for your endeavors!!
And I'm grateful to anyone who takes their precious time to watch my videos, thank you very much! 🙏🏼
This is absolutely our Magnum Opus.. Congratulations and thank you, respectively 🙏
great vid man ;)
Since watching season 1 of Toyko Vice ... I am totally hooked on everything Yakuza ... This vid is excellent
Seen any Beat Takeshi films?
@@TheKingWhoWins No will look out for them
Great vid!
Thanks a bunch!
1 hour and 27 mins.... its like a reward
This is definitely worth a sub to your channel
The Metal Gear Solid 2 music on Chapter 11 was a nice touch👌🏼
Love the metal gear music in the background
I heard that the Korean yakuza were the most ruthless which is why the CIA hire them even in Korea this guy named, Kim Dong Han aka the Korean mafia was absolutely ruthless, hunting down, communists, sympathizers, and later on becoming a senator, which is crazy to me
You got to admit that this history is probably not even really known in Japan.
Tremendous video. I’m surprised there was no mention of the Great Hanshin Earthquake and the Yakuza support of locals immediately following, giving them more populist support especially in Kobe.
I love both the original videos and this epic summary. It would be fascinating to hear about the assassination of Abe Shinzo if that is appropriate for the channel.
I don’t mind this at all. It’s nice.
I'm proud of how this one came out, enjoy it mate!
This was a great one to work and listen to. I never knew the depths of the Japan's organized crime.
Great work . Subscribed
Regarding the background music, why no original composer credits in the video description or the video itself?
The track heard in the background is called "Infiltration", from the Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty video game. The game's music was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and Norihiko Hibino.
wow 90+ minutes in one video. awesome!!!
Extra points for the use of Metal Gear soundtracks during the video 👌👌👌
From 1604 to 2024, 420 years have passed. Blaze one for the Shogun my brothers.
Just saw the time on this, I will be back shortly with coffee and snacks lol
Highly recommend this at 2x speed if needed, that's how i checked it for mistakes after rendering! Lmao
@@anikihistory nah, no need; you took your time making it, I like to take my time watching and listening to it :)
3:21 my guy was dropping it like it’s hot, I dig it
Hehehehe... My apologies for laughing, and I know the meaning is completely different in Japanese. Big Brother it says. But in my language, Afrikaans, it is a name that was use in older generations that is a very stereotypical name for a little girl with ginger hair and pigtails. Sort of like our literary equivalent of Annie or Madeline. Only spelled Annetjie, but pronounced the same. I just find it fascinating how some words overlap in languages by pronunciation, but not in meaning. Like to us, Italian words commonly used sound like swearing to us. I digress. The video was phenomenal and it was great to learn more about the Yakuza. I am subscribing.
Loving the soundtrack
At 17:40 seconds you mentioned a date.
Did I hear correctly
1981?
An accidental mispronunciation of the date?
There are a few mistakes like this scattered around in this video.
I heard 1981 a couple times too.
That kamikaze assasination attempt is truly insane lol
Not gonna lie, the music in this video HEAVILY reminds me of Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
Just want to point out that at 4:15, the two wood block prints of men in women's clothing does not depict yakuza wearing women's clothing. Left print is of a onnagata kakuki actor, and right is of Yamato Takeru, the Japanese folk hero disguised as a maid servant in preparation for an assassination
video suggestion street racers of japan theres so many cool local subgroups, plus everyone loves to hear noisy civics
Dude im native American, Anishinaabe.
My name is Amiikii and your name sounds almost just like it.
That's litty.
great vid
Anyone played yakuza game? for me Yakuza zero has the best story compared to all yakuza franchise.
0 was the game that got me into the franchise and it's still my personal favorite tbh!
Nice work here
I appreciate the Metal Gear Solid 2 and Street Fighter 6 tunes
Aniki. I don't want to be 'that guy' but I thought you may want to know, at minute 20:25 regarding "the stabbing of the liberal politician" you say 1981 instead of 1881.
Also - I am really digging your channel and always look forward to watching your videos.
Is really strong work.
God, that happens way too often when i record voiceovers but usually I catch it before uploading! Haha
Thanks for watching and commenting though, appreciate it! 🙏🏼
Hearing yakuza are anti workers was a shock. That never comes up in fiction.
10:12 As a Japanese, I have to say senpai-kouhai relationship is nothing like yakuza's oyabun-kobun relationship. It's more close to "Kyodai" relationship, still quite different tho.
Don't mention it. It was seriously interesting and gave me a new look at Japanese history. So, thank you for putting in the effort..
I like how you translate, the Japanese phrases word for word.
INCREDIBLE WORK. I'm totally impressed ♥
Why Japanese people keep voting the same party all over again tho 🤔😥🤦♀
love the mgs2 soundtrack
So when did they sing in the Karaoke lounge and perform elaborate dance routines
New here!! Finally, something I don’t know very much about!! Let the learning begin!!! 😊😊😊
Please talk about the nanban trade and racism in japan. Oh btw i love your vids
This is an excellent remake of your previous Yakuza videos which took me four day to watch the etire thing. I would like for you to cover the gangs that roam around Japan today including the foreign gangs from China and Korea.
So it begins with "they fought the tiger only to become a dragon later themselves"
Who is older Yakuza or the Chinese Triads?
Great question
1:20:00 "There was a misunderstanding, they wanted to hire Micheal Jackson". Common mistake. lol
16:38
I am intruiged by your story so far (Im 60yo)
Tom Cruise was an 80s Hollywood Actor ...
I have seen him many times, but am reluctant to take your advice to watch 'the last Samurai'
He's a Scientology Boy now, so I do not want to support Fake-News .. Sorry if I dont get to watch, what you recommend .. but I will proceed to watch this "documentary" (unless you start becoming Hollywood on me 😄) .. Let's proceed and 'watch your art' ... ✌
The always adept there still there but more in the background
Maybe you could do a video on the Yakuza influencer with the video game industry in Japan
Good to know.
Here to give ya a like but dude come on. I love your videos! *Scratches Neck* Holdin' out on us, maaan.
Metal Gear Solid Theme track in this video.
I think it's MGS 3 Snake Eater.
Great❤