Capital Conflict 3

To prevent the Kansai-based Tenma-kai from expanding into Kanto, Enomoto (Yasukaze Motomiya), leader of the Enomoto-gumi and part of the Kanto yakuza, was guarding Takeda Masaki (Tokuma Nishioka), president of the largest Kanto organization, the Bandō Alliance. However, Takeda was targeted by a hitman. Although Takeda survived, he remained unconscious, and his condition was critical. Makabe (Takanori Higuchi), the director of the organization, plotted to take over as Takeda’s successor and support the Tenma-kai’s advance into Kanto. Learning of Makabe’s schemes, Enomoto ordered Higuchi (Keiichi Yamamoto), the underboss, to investigate his movements. Meanwhile, Takeda regained consciousness and, from his hospital bed, announced his retirement. He expressed his intent to name Makabe as his successor, shocking both Enomoto and Makabe. However, this decision came with a specific condition...

Directed by Katsuji Kanazawa, Capital Conflict 3 leans on a strong ensemble — Yasukaze Motomiya, Keiichi Yamamoto, Takanori Higuchi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2017.