
Acting
Ken Musashi
Born
1959-01-26 (67)
Place of birth
Saitama, Japan
Known for
Acting
Credits
61 titles
Known for
8.6To protect innocents from ever-evolving crime, three souls burn brightly! This is the story of the Special Emergency Investigation Unit, striving for love and kindness in the Earth of tomorow!
Special Rescue Exceedraft
1992
NRThe Katsumata-gumi, based in Nishinomiya, becomes outraged by the Serizawa-gumi's brazen expansion of their operations within their territory and prepares for all-out war. Despite being falsely accused due to Serizawa’s (Kawano Taro) devious schemes, Ōtani Ryūzō (Ryu Daisuke), head of the Ōtani-gumi, heads out to set things straight—only to fall to a hail of bullets from an enraged Katsumata-gumi member. Mikasa Yūji (Musashi Ken), still imprisoned, is left in shock and helpless upon hearing the news of his boss’s death. As the Kansai underworld is slowly swallowed whole by the serpent that is Serizawa, what fate awaits each of these men of ninkyō?
Challenge to Ambition: Final Chapter
2009
NRThe second 'Conqueror of Shura' film.
Conqueror of Shura 2
2011
NRFilm directed by Shuji Kataoka starring Hakuryu.
GEDO: Heretical Corps
2011
NRThe Minowa clan is a huge yakuza organisation with over 20,000 members. Misa, the daughter of the chairman of the Minowa clan, decides to accept her fate and the yakuza blood that runs in her veins. However, when she returns to her hometown, her father Genzo is waiting for her in a critical condition. And there is a hitman from the Kamisui-Rengo gang who is after Genzo's life.
Yakuza's Lady 4
2015
NRAsuka Hanyu, a lone wolf who will stop at nothing to investigate, is a cool beauty who throws away her voluptuous body and strikes her enemies right between the eyes. This female detective infiltrates the Taiwanese mafia. However, her identity is compromised when someone tips her off!
SEXY COP 348
1996
Film credits
2020s · 5 titles
NRThe 17th sequel to the popular series "Yakuza Emblem Legend".
Yakuza Emblem Legend: Chapter 17
2023
NRThe 13th sequel to the popular series "Yakuza Emblem Legend".
Yakuza Emblem Legend: Chapter 13
2023
NRThe tenth 'Yakuza Emblem Legend' film.
Yakuza Emblem Legend: Chapter 10
2022
NRThe 16th sequel to the popular series "Yakuza Emblem Legend".
Yakuza Emblem Legend: Chapter 16
2023
NRThe 18th sequel to the popular series "Yakuza Emblem Legend".
Yakuza Emblem Legend: Chapter 18
2023
2010s · 26 titles
NRThe second 'Conqueror of Shura' film.
Conqueror of Shura 2
2011
NRFilm directed by Shuji Kataoka starring Hakuryu.
GEDO: Heretical Corps
2011
NRThe Minowa clan is a huge yakuza organisation with over 20,000 members. Misa, the daughter of the chairman of the Minowa clan, decides to accept her fate and the yakuza blood that runs in her veins. However, when she returns to her hometown, her father Genzo is waiting for her in a critical condition. And there is a hitman from the Kamisui-Rengo gang who is after Genzo's life.
Yakuza's Lady 4
2015
NRIn an age where the Anti-Organized Crime Law has flipped the power balance, even civilians now dare to threaten the yakuza. The Yajima Family is relentlessly harassed by the rising syndicate Shoryukai, yet making the first move would only endanger the organization under the watchful eyes of the law. Their hands are tied. However — one man refuses to abandon the path of ninkyo, the chivalrous code of the yakuza. Acting lieutenant Nagata (Hitoshi Ozawa), who has held the Yajima Family together all this time, chooses to cut ties with his own clan — declaring himself “expelled (hamon)” — in order to strike back and protect the family from the outside. A lone wolf, cast out… but his counterattack is just beginning.
Exiled
2010
NRTwo rival bounty hunters team up to battle a crime boss
Bounty Hunter 2
2011
NRThe first 'Conqueror of Shura' film.
Conqueror of Shura
2011
NRThe final 'Conqueror of Shura' film.
Conqueror of Shura: Final Chapter
2011
8.0The first 'Daimon Graveyard' film.
Daimon Graveyard
2015
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Underground
2011
NRThe fourth 'YOKOHAMA BLACK' film.
YOKOHAMA BLACK 4
2017
NRThe Kyowakai, aiming for nationwide domination from Kansai. The Kurosaki-gumi, led by Asakawa (Kazuyoshi Ozawa), contributed greatly to their expansion into Kanto, but he became the target of relentless harassment from Wakagashira Kito. Unable to endure it any longer, Asakawa slashed Kito and was expelled, only to be assassinated soon after by an unknown hand. It is then that Sejima (Hakuryu), the Kurosaki-gumi’s Wakagashira, returns after serving his prison sentence. With the quiet flames of vengeance burning within him, he sets out on a path of retribution.
Gokudo Chushingura
2012
NRThe third 'YOKOHAMA BLACK' film.
YOKOHAMA BLACK 3
2017
NRNo synopsis available yet.
New Japan Violence Zone
2015
NRKiyoji Kito (Mitsuki Koga) judges evil as acting chairman of Japan's largest organization, Owada-gumi, to rebuild the gangster society. Currently, he unexpectedly reunites with his former younger brother, Koji, who is living in the Miyagawa group, which is a single-minded group. However, with Ejima as the starting point, the Miyagawa group will face the Owada group. What is Kito's justice judgment entrusted with this matter by the chairman, Shimamura (Hakuryu)? !!
New Japanese Violence Chapter 2
2010
5.0The seventh 'Daimon Graveyard' film.
Daimon Graveyard 7
2016
8.0The fourth 'Daimon Graveyard' film.
Daimon Graveyard 4
2015
7.0The eighth 'Daimon Graveyard' film.
Daimon Graveyard 8
2016
6.0Sequel to 'Gokudo Apocalypse'.
Gokudo Apocalypse Chapter 2
2017
NRTamaki (Hitoshi Ozawa) and Kudo (Kazuya Kimura) were once senior and junior classmates during their student days. Even after becoming a yakuza and a detective respectively, they continued to respect one another. However, the police undergo a complete restructuring, shattering the fragile balance that had existed between the organizations. Launching what they call the “Minami Purification Operation,” the police move to eradicate the criminal underworld. The ailing boss of the Yamashina-gumi dies following brutal interrogations, forcing the organization into dissolution. After completing his prison sentence, Tamaki gathers the scattered former members once more and swears vengeance against the police—to settle the score for the murder of his boss.
Revenge: Blood for Blood
2011
NRThe Kawatani-gumi had blocked the Kanto Mutsumikai's invasion of the Hokuriku region and had conquered it, but new forces were rising in Tokyo, as if aiming to take advantage of the opening.
Yakuza Emblem Chapter 15
2011
NRKobe in the Showa era. Within the Hamasei-gumi, a branch of the Yamaga-gumi, there were two men known for charging ahead purely on emotion—the Okanaka brothers. The older brother, Hirokazu (Hitoshi Ozawa), and the younger, Ryuji (Yasukaze Motomiya), shared the same family crest, but if something rubbed them the wrong way, they wouldn’t hesitate to beat even their own allies half to death. One day, Ryuji causes trouble by wrecking a gambling den run by the Umeda-gumi, leaving him with no place left in Kansai. Hirokazu takes responsibility for the incident and leaves the yakuza world, becoming a civilian… but fate is far from done with the brothers.
Wounded Heroes
2012
NRNabeshima (Noboru Kaneko), an assistant underboss of the Hanzawa-gumi Otsuru Family, is summoned by headquarters to a certain location. Gathered there are five elite members from the Hanzawa-gumi. Then appears Oshitari (Hitoshi Ozawa), the underboss of the Hanzawa-gumi himself. His order is simple— “Assassinate Kanemaru, the boss of the Kamui Family… the Don of Heisei Japan!”
Kill the Don
2010
NRBounty hunters with licenses issued by the Ministry of Justice are dying, one of those bounty hunters has a code not to kill criminals but the moment he captures a criminal another bounty hunter shoots him
Bounty Hunter
2011
No synopsis available yet.
Gokudo Apocalypse
2017
NRChapter 16 in the hit yakuza series
Yakuza Emblem Chapter 16
2012
NRNo synopsis available yet.
悪(ワル)と呼ばれた男
2011
2000s · 25 titles
NRThe Katsumata-gumi, based in Nishinomiya, becomes outraged by the Serizawa-gumi's brazen expansion of their operations within their territory and prepares for all-out war. Despite being falsely accused due to Serizawa’s (Kawano Taro) devious schemes, Ōtani Ryūzō (Ryu Daisuke), head of the Ōtani-gumi, heads out to set things straight—only to fall to a hail of bullets from an enraged Katsumata-gumi member. Mikasa Yūji (Musashi Ken), still imprisoned, is left in shock and helpless upon hearing the news of his boss’s death. As the Kansai underworld is slowly swallowed whole by the serpent that is Serizawa, what fate awaits each of these men of ninkyō?
Challenge to Ambition: Final Chapter
2009
NRA young yakuza experiences various conflicts, tactics, betrayals, rules, etc. in the gangster world, stands out in the organization, and climbs to the top of the organization. The theatrical version of the popular video series adapted from the original work by Murakami Kazuhiko.
Road to the Don Theatrical Version
2003
NRThe powerful organization Fifth-Generation Tōdō-gumi, based in Osaka’s Minami district, is led by Wakagashira Ōtani (Ryu Daisuke), under whom Yuji Mikasa (Musashi Ken) walks the path of the old-school yakuza code. Devoted to daily sword training and upholding traditional values, Mikasa’s peaceful days take a sharp turn when he commits a murder to cover for his younger protégé. The situation spirals out of control. As the yakuza world grows more entangled with politics, the organization’s boss, Myojin, announces his retirement. Seizing the opportunity, the cunning Serizawa (Kawano Taro) plots to oust Ōtani by any means necessary. Worse still, Mikasa’s own “civilian killing” ends up pushing his respected boss into a corner...
Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1
2009
NRŌtani Ryūzō (Ryu Daisuke), head of the Ōtani-gumi within the Tōdō-gumi, is stripped of his position due to the scheming of Serizawa Daijirō (Kawano Taro), head of the Serizawa-gumi. With Serizawa taking over as the new wakagashira, the Tōdō-gumi rapidly transforms into an economic yakuza group. They begin extorting indiscriminately under the guise of “regional revitalization association fees.” Even the store run by the wife of Mikasa Yūji (Musashi Ken)—who is still serving time—falls victim to this ruthless scheme. Osaka’s Minami district is thrown into chaos by Serizawa’s insatiable ambition. And so begins a new yakuza war, fought in the name of old-school ninkyōdō and honor!
Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 2
2009
NRThe first installment in the series of fantasy swordplay action movies starring Riki Takeuchi. Muramasa, a mystical blade imbued with the grudges of those persecuted by the Tokugawa Shogunate, reawakens in the modern era. Yagyu Kengo, descendant of the Yagyu Clan and "sealmaster," faces off against the Shimazu Clan, who seek to exploit Muramasa's power for their own gain.
MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening
2004
NRNo synopsis available yet.
修羅のみち11 四国最終戦争
2004
NRStraight to video Yakuza film.
Domination
2008
NRThe twenty-fourth 'Road to the Don' film.
Road to the Don 24
2005
NRThe fifth 'Road to New Don' film.
Road to New Don 5
2009
NRCheating by Kageyama, a member of the Amagasaki Daimon-gumi, is discovered at the gambling den of the Matsuura family. The Matsuura family is subordinate to the Morita family, which is run by underboss Tatsusaburo Sunagawa. Sunagawa and his men plan to use this incident as a foothold to expand into Amagasaki, which quickly turns into an all-out war.
Proud Ambition 3
2005
NRTatsusaburo Sunagawa, the assistant underboss of the Morita Family, ousts Yukichi Matsuura, Matsuura Family head, from his position as underboss of the main Morita Family and took his position. This was due to the incident in which Kenji Kano, the underboss of the Matsuura Family, beat to death the civilian Takatsu. At the same time, Sunagawa restarts the "Commercial Mutual Aid Association," which had stalled due to Matsuura's opposition, and intensifies efforts to recruit members. In response, Tojo, the deputy leader of the Domoto-gumi, who is Kano's sworn brother, becomes furious when he learns of the methods Sunagawa and others are using to force members into their association plans.
Proud Ambition 2
2006
NROsaka, 1993. Sunagawa, assistant to the Morita Family underboss, proposes the establishment of a "Commercial Mutual Aid Association" as a future source of funding for the group, stating his great desire to make it a success. However, Matsuura Yukichi, the Morita Family's underboss and boss of Kano Kenji, does not approve of the proposal, putting him and Sunagawa at deadly odds.
Proud Ambition
2006
NR1990. Takizawa, the head of the Hayama group's Takizawa group, ordered the members to shoot and kill Sasamoto, who betrayed the group and tried to join the fifth Sannokai-affiliated Minamiyama group. This triggered the interruption of the "Yamaha War" by Sannokai and Hayama-gumi.
Gunball
2001
NR'Road to the Don' spinoff.
Road to the Don Gaiden White Tiger Conference
2004
NRThe eighteenth 'Road to the Don' film.
Road to the Don 18
2001
NRThe twenty-first 'Road to the Don' film.
Road to the Don 21
2002
NRThe sixteenth 'Road to the Don' film.
Road to the Don 16
2001
NRThe nineteenth 'Road to the Don' film.
Road to the Don 19
2001
NR'Domination' sequel.
Domination Final Chapter
2008
NRThe twenty-second 'Road to the Don' film.
Road to the Don 22
2003
NRKano, who has been appointed chairman of the Matsuura Rengo-kai, swears an oath of brotherhood with Kikuchi, a former member of the Kinosaki-gumi, but Kikuchi dies in Kano's place. This incident further intensifies the conflict between Kano and Sunagawa.
Proud Ambition 6
2006
Sequel of Memories : Osaka Yakuza War Retribution
Memories : Osaka Yakuza War Retribution 2
2002
The battle for life begins now; who will survive? A clash that transcends the boundaries between police and the yakuza.
Sakura no daimon: chi no hōshū
2005
NRThe second 'Unification of Shura' film.
Unification of Shura: Final Edition
2009
NRKano Kenji, second-in-command of the Matsuura family, is released from prison and comes into conflict with Sunagawa Tatsusaburo, 6th leader of the Morita family. Kano approaches Ikeshima, a powerful figure in the former Matsuura faction, and forms the "Matsuura Alliance" consisting of executives from the former Matsuura faction.
Proud Ambition 5
2006
1990s · 4 titles
NRAsuka Hanyu, a lone wolf who will stop at nothing to investigate, is a cool beauty who throws away her voluptuous body and strikes her enemies right between the eyes. This female detective infiltrates the Taiwanese mafia. However, her identity is compromised when someone tips her off!
SEXY COP 348
1996
9.5A formidable assassin is charged by a warden to infiltrate a women's prison to kill the one that took his eye with a knife carved from a spoon: a woman known within the prison walls as The Scorpion.
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Death Threat
1991
NRThe Kuronuma Group, a huge mahjong organization that controls the political and financial circles of Japan from behind the scenes, has been growing rapidly by taking in underground professionals one after another with the overwhelming strength of the second generation leader, Nishimura Hiromitsu. In the midst of all this, a young pinch-player, Matsuoka, who respects Sakurai Shoichi, faces off against a low-level member, which leads to a confrontation between Sakurai and Nishimura...
Shin Mahjong Demon 2: Mahjong Lawless Zone
1999
NRIchikawa Hajime (a.k.a. Ping), a fisherman, is a single-minded man of the sea. He was only interested in fish and women, but at the request of a classmate, he agreed to support the city council election. Rokuda, on the other hand, has fled to this fishing town from an assassin to cover his mouth in a corruption case. Their encounter sets off a bomb in the world of politics and the yakuza.
Tousen - The Election
1997
