A True Record: The Last Sōkaiya

The film follows Ōhara Ryūji, played by Riki Takeuchi, as he struggles with debts incurred from baseball gambling. In an attempt to escape his problems, Ryūji travels to Tokyo, where his love for gambling resurfaces, leading him to commit theft at work.

As he faces mounting financial pressure, a suggestion to become a sōkaiya—an extortionist who targets companies—offers him a potential way out. The film explores his journey as he trains to embrace this new path, searching for the true essence of being a sōkaiya.

A True Record: The Last Sōkaiya features a strong ensemble cast including Riki Takeuchi, Mansaku Fuwa, and Ryo Karato, among others. This film is a notable entry in the action-drama genre, appealing to collectors interested in unique narratives surrounding gambling and crime in Japanese cinema.