Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: Graduation
Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: Graduation

Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: Graduation

2016Movie112 minJapanese

Izumi Hoshi is senior in high school, but she led a small yakuza group in her past. After killing her uncle's murderer with a machine gun, her yakuza group disbanded. Izumi now lives an ordinary life as a high school student and works as a manager at a cafe. A dangerous situation soon awaits for Izumi.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Koji HoshinoGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Following the events of the previous film, a teenage girl named Hirono inherits leadership of her yakuza family. She struggles to balance her dangerous life with the expectations of her peers and a budding romance. When old enemies resurface and threaten her crew, Hirono must confront her destiny and choose between her loyalty to the yakuza and a desire for a normal life.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for Kanna Hashimoto's performance and the action sequences. Some critics found the plot to be somewhat derivative of the original, but it was generally seen as an enjoyable adaptation that appealed to fans of the franchise and Japanese action films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish action and Kanna Hashimoto's central performance.
  • Some found the plot to be less engaging than the original, but still entertaining.
  • Appreciated for its blend of teenage drama and yakuza underworld elements.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with many enjoying the lead actress's portrayal and the film's dramatic and action-packed storyline. It's seen as a solid sequel that continues the established tone.

Fun Fact

Kanna Hashimoto reprised her role from the original 1981 film's remake, 'Sailor Suit and Machine Gun', making her one of the few actresses to play the same iconic character in both a remake and its sequel.

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