CROW ZERO

Crow Zero (2007) is a high-energy Japanese film directed by Takashi Miike, based on the manga Crows by Hiroshi Takahashi. Crow Zero combines action, humor, and drama to create a thrilling narrative. The movie delves into the lives of its colorful characters and showcases the intense fight for dominance among the school's most formidable factions.

Crow Zero is the first in a trilogy, gaining a cult following for its dynamic action sequences, stylish direction, and memorable characters. It sets the stage for a series of conflicts that would continue in its sequels, Crow Zero II and Crow Zero III.

  PROFILE

• Movie: Crows Zero
• Japanese: クロ-ズ　ＺＥＲＯ
• Director: Takashi Miike
• Writer: Hiroshi Takahashi (manga), Shogo Muto
• Producer: Mataichiro Yamamoto
• Cinematography: Takumi Furuya
• Release Date: October 27, 2007
• Runtime: 129 min
• Genre: Action
• Distributor: Toho
• Language: Japanese
• Country: Japan

PLOT

Suzuran High School is also known as The School of Crows. The biggest clique, Serizawa Army and its boss Tamao Serizawa are challenged by a new student to the school, Genji Takiya. Takiya, son of a yakuza boss, wants to be the school’s ace fighter. But at the advice of Ken Katagiri, a low-ranked start-out yakuza, Takiya starts to muster together a gang of his own. And as he grows into a true leader, he must face an ultimate battle with Serizawa’s gang. Through Serizawa and Takiya’s battle, director Takahashi shows not only his unique aesthetics for violence but also the true meaning of charisma, friendship, and leadership.

CAST

Shun Oguri	Takayuki Yamada	Kyosuke Yabe	Sousuke Takaoka	Meisa Kuroki
Genji Takiya	Tamao Serizawa	Ken Katagiri	Shun Izaki	Ruka Aizawa

Kenta Kiritani	Tsutomu Takahashi	Suzunosuke	Kaname Endo	Yusuke Kamiji
Tokio Tatsukawa	Takashi Makise	Chuta	Yuji Tokaji	Shoji Tsutsumoto

Yusuke Izaki	Hisato Izaki	Dai Watanabe	Motoki Fukami	Shunsuke Daito
Manabu Mikami	Go Mikami	Bando Hideto	Megumi Hayashida	Hiromi Kirishim

Additional Cast Members:

• Ayumu Saito
• Ryo Hashizume - Toshiaki Honjo
• Hiroki Konno
• Masaki Sada
• Akihito Yoshiie
• Issei Okihara
• Shoichiro Masumoto
• Takafumi Maeuchi
• Ryusuke Nakamura - Ninshu Chuta

TRAILER

SYNOPSIS

Crow Zero (2007) is an action movie about Genji Takiya, a new student at Suzuran High, a school full of violent gangs. Genji wants to become the toughest guy in the school and take control. To do this, he must beat the current leaders and fight against other schools, including Oya High, led by the powerful Rindaman.

The film follows Genji as he tries to make allies, deal with rivalries, and prove himself in a world of tough battles. It’s a story of power, friendship, and fighting for respect. The movie is full of action, intense fights, and dramatic moments.

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MY REVIEW

The film is full of intense fight scenes, character rivalries, and dramatic moments. It’s a classic underdog story, with Genji trying to prove himself against seasoned fighters. The performances from the cast are solid, with Shun Oguri’s portrayal of Genji being particularly notable. He brings the right mix of determination and raw energy to the role.The movie is more than just non-stop action; it also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle for power. There’s a good balance between the fights and character development, making the stakes feel personal for the main characters.While Crow Zero is primarily about the tough and brutal world of high school gangs, it also stands out for its unique style and use of humor. The film doesn’t take itself too seriously, with moments of lightheartedness amidst all the violence.However, some viewers may find the movie a bit over-the-top at times, especially with the exaggerated fight sequences and melodramatic moments. It’s also very much a "guy movie" with lots of machismo and bravado, which might not appeal to everyone.Overall, i gave 10/10 for this movie 'Crow Zero' is an entertaining ride if you're into high-octane action films with strong characters and lots of school gang drama.

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REFERENCE

• Crows Zero. (2025). Mydramalist.com. https://mydramalist.com/1-crows-zero/cast

• Crows Zero (2007) - User reviews - IMDb. (2015). IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1016290/reviews/‌

• Selzer, M. (2025). Crows Zero (Japan, 2007) - Review | AsianMovieWeb. Asianmovieweb.com. https://www.asianmovieweb.com/en/reviews/crows_zero.htm

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