High School Wars: Throwdown!

At Asuka Nishi High School the mantra is survival of the fittest. The leaders of rival classes constantly fight for school territory supremacy. When a mysterious newcomer, Saeki, tips the balance of power at Asuka High, the biggest all out war in school history is lurking in the shadows. Get ready for hot-blooded street fights and high-octane drift battles!

Directed by Akira Hirose, High School Wars: Throwdown! leans on a strong ensemble — Yuki Kubota, Misaki Momose, Daisuke Watanabe — 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 2010.