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Rokudenashi BLUES
Trouble finds Maeda, a good-for-nothing outcast with dreams of becoming a boxing champ, soon after enrolling at Teiken High School. His cavalier clumsiness has a way of attracting attention from gang leaders, school staff, and the precocious schoolgirl Chiaki. When a dangerous new gang leader threatens to upend order in the school, Maeda puts his training to work — along with every brain cell he can muster — to protect the balance of power.
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Plot Summary
Based on the popular manga of the same name, Rokudenashi BLUES follows the tumultuous lives of a group of high school delinquents. The story centers around Taison Maeda, a young boxer with a fierce loyalty to his friends and a knack for getting into trouble. Navigating the rough world of schoolyard fights and amateur boxing, they strive to protect their school and their honor.
Critical Reception
Rokudenashi BLUES is a cult classic among fans of manga adaptations and 90s Japanese cinema. While it may not have garnered widespread international critical acclaim, it is remembered for its energetic portrayal of youthful rebellion and its blend of humor and gritty action.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic action sequences and faithful adaptation of the manga's spirit.
Appreciated for its portrayal of camaraderie and the struggles of high school delinquents.
Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but the overall entertainment value was high.
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Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of a hugely popular manga series created by Masanori Kikuchi, which ran from 1988 to 1997 and spawned numerous anime adaptations and related media.
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