New Third Gangster II

Reijiro Masaki is drawn into the bitter world of a reactivated gang when Soma seeks readmission to Takeda's faction. Takeda, now facing trouble keeping his men in line, asks Soma to lend a hand, hoping his former influence will straighten the squad. But old loyalties and new ambitions swirl as Kokubu, Soma's former aide who has risen to second in command, becomes a volatile weapon in a deadly game. Karasaki, a recent hire with a shadowy past, arrives carrying information that proves Kokubu hired him to eliminate rivals. Masaki senses the risk and steps into the fray, knowing any move could draw him deeper into the conflict. Masaki keeps a cautious eye on both sides.

Directed by Takashi Miike and released in 1996, this installment borrows from ideas by Shinsuke Inoue, Kazuhiko Murakami and Ichirō Ōtsu, placing a brutal street drama in Miike's trademark spare, tense style.

Box office data for this title is not readily available in public records. It did not have a wide theatrical footprint outside Japan and there are no widely reported domestic or international gross figures.

Awards wise, this title has no widely documented nominations or wins. It remains a niche entry in Takashi Miike's early crime dramas, more noted by fans of the director than by awards committees. In film writing it is cited as part of his growing willingness to blend grit with sly humor and a stark look at power.

Reception centers on Miike's stark portrayal of gang life and the shifting loyalties within Takeda's faction. The film leans into moral ambiguity, favors terse exchanges over spectacle, and highlights how power tests friendships and pushes characters toward dangerous choices. Critics often note the crisp, cool atmosphere and the way violence is framed as a consequence of loyalty and strategy rather than mere spectacle.