Strip Mahjong Idol Sengoku Era
Strip Mahjong Idol Sengoku Era

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Strip Mahjong Idol Sengoku Era

2015
Movie
79 min
Japanese

"Strip Mahjong" series in which many sexy actresses co-star. An audition will be held to choose the second generation of Yuriko known as a legendary idol. Those who dream of the top of the idol, or those who are blinded by the prize money play a matchless mahjong game.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Kazuhisa NishiGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman, desperate to save her family's struggling mahjong parlor, agrees to participate in a lucrative but risqué mahjong tournament. She must navigate the competitive world of professional mahjong while dealing with eccentric rivals and unexpected romantic entanglements. The tournament's unusual rules and its focus on revealing clothing add to the challenge and absurdity of her quest.

Critical Reception

This film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its exploitative nature and weak narrative as major drawbacks. While some acknowledged its unique premise, most found it to be a poorly executed blend of eroticism and sports drama, appealing primarily to a niche audience interested in its specific genre elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's reliance on nudity and sexual suggestion overshadows any attempt at a compelling plot or character development.

  • Critics found the mahjong sequences to be uninspired and the overall tone to be inconsistent.

  • The movie is often criticized for its gratuitous use of eroticism without providing substantial entertainment value.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable, but available comments suggest viewers were divided, with some finding the erotic elements appealing and others criticizing the lack of substance.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a broader Japanese media franchise that includes manga and other adaptations, often focusing on mahjong with erotic undertones.

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