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Three gangsters are forced by their boss into becoming a trio of pop singers.Three gangsters are forced by their boss into becoming a trio of pop singers.Three gangsters are forced by their boss into becoming a trio of pop singers.
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- TriviaThe concept of yakuza turning to music is based on a social issue in Japan: yakuza were forced to enter legitimate industries since Tokyo enacted stricter anti-crime laws.
- ConnectionsRemade as Back Street Girls: Gokudols (2019)
- SoundtracksGokudoll Music
Sung by Yuka Nukui, Kaori Maeda and Hikaru Ao
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A brilliant critique of consumerism and misogyny in Japan
Though masquerading as a crass comedy about Yakuza members turned idols by a sadistic boss, this show offers a remarkably brutal critique of the idol culture it portrays. The literal emasculation of the three Yakuza members reflects the cultural emasculation of Japan following the second world war in an attempt to downplay the war crimes of the nation. I don't think that its an accident that the mastermind if this emasculation is an American, referring likely to the US's efforts to forget Japanese warcrimes to set them up as a viable ally against the Soviets. The show also highlights the truly abhorrent conditions with its own tongue-in-cheek comedy. Such a framing device makes the expose more palpable to both local and western audiences. Acknowledging such mistreatment represents a vital beginning step for the culture of Japan. Furthermore was the representation of the rampant objectification and misogyny in both Japan at large and idol culture comes to light in the characteristic brutal satire of the Gokudolls. A large number of the 'fans' of the Gokudolls are shown to be slobbish and disgusting wastes of men. Their internal ugliness made physical. This show is a sadly overlooked and under appreciated satire, especially by those who refuse to acknowledge the problematic aspects of anime.
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- Feb 4, 2019
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- 後街女孩
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