The complete saga of the adventures of the most iconic yakuza woman in Japanese cinema
AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY
Plunging its heroine into a world previously reserved for men, the complete Lady Yakuza saga redefines the period yakuza film by boldly and elegantly feminizing it. Portrayed by the dazzling Junko Fuji, Oryu the Red Peony, a resilient and relentless fighter, shatters stereotypes through her challenge to the codes of yakuza patriarchy. Championing a sense of honor in a world ruled by violence and corruption, the saga captivates with its distinctive style, typical of Toei Animation in the late 1960s. Eight groundbreaking films about female power, following in the footsteps of a heroine who inspired the iconic character of Lady Snowblood as well as the sword-wielding heroine of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill . Available for the first time in a 4-Blu-ray ™ set.
Available in a 4-Blu-ray box set
Hard case + Digipak + Booklet
HD Masters
Original versions with French subtitles
THE 8 FILMS
BLU-RAY 1: THE RED PEONY ( 1968 – Color – 98 min) • THE RULES OF THE GAME (1968 – Color – 95 min)
BLU-RAY 2: THE GAME OF FLOWERS (1969 – Color – 98 min) • THE HEIREFOWER (1969 – Color – 95 min)
BLU-RAY 3: PLAYERS' CHRONICLE (1969 – Color – 110 min) • ORYU RETURNS (1970 – Color – 100 min)
BLU-RAY 4: PREPARE TO DIE! (1971 – Color – 93 min) • THE YAKUZA CODE (1972 – Color – 96 min)
SUPPLEMENTS
BLU-RAY 1 TO 4: 8 PREFACES BY STÉPHANE DU MESNILDOT • 8 ORIGINAL TRAILERS
BLU-RAY 2: TONY RAYNS ON “LADY YAKUZA” (20 mins)
BLU-RAY 4: "NINKYO EIGA": AN UNRELEASED INTERVIEW WITH STÉPHANE DU MESNILDOT (30 min)
THE EXCLUSIVE BOOKLET/PORTFOLIO (80 PAGES)
A booklet/portfolio containing the original posters, synopses and credits of the films, all enhanced with more than 50 photos.
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4 BD • HIGH DEFINITION MASTERS • 1080/23.98p • AVC ENCODING
Original Version DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 • French Subtitles
2.35 aspect ratio preserved • Color • Total Film Length: 785 minutes
Release date: November 4, 2025
