Academy Award-nominated actor Ken Watanabe stars in Michael Mann’s upcoming Japanese crime drama series “Tokyo Vice.”
“Tokyo Vice” introduces its audience to the true story of Jake Adelstein (Elgort), an American journalist based out of Japan. As he slowly uncovers the yakuza-ridden underworld of Tokyo, he encounters Hiroto Katagiri (Watanabe), a detective in organized crime. Their relationship only grows as they toe the line between law and crime.
In the trailer, Katagiri ominously states, “with information, everything you do has consequences, there is always a cost,” setting up the tone for the series. As he agrees to work with Adelstein on his crime reports, Watanabe becomes an oppositional force to the criminal underbelly of Tokyo.
With the release of the trailer earlier this week, many have excitedly reacted to its upcoming debut, including Adelstein, who has pinned the trailer to his Twitter page.
Known for his acclaimed roles in “The Last Samurai” (2003), “Memoirs of a Geisha” (2005) and “Inception” (2010), Watanabe’s fans have also eagerly taken to Twitter to express their excitement.
“Tokyo Vice” is expected to premiere its first three episodes on HBO Max on April 7. For its Japanese audience, Wowow is expected to debut the first episode on its streaming site the same date.
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