1997 Fuji TV cop drama, Bayside Shakedown, was precisely the spark that lit the flame for its success over the years, spawning mutiple TV and film projects. This especially goes for actor and franchise fixture Toshiro Yanagiba who now returns for a brand new pair of back-to-back legacy entries into the “Bayside Shakedowniverse”.
Thus, the latest official trailer is online courtesy of Toho for Muroi Shinji: The Undefeated, which on October 11, followed by Muroi Shinji: Stay Alive, on November 15. The films are written by Ryoichi Kimizuka, and directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro, both who have been in-and-out with the Bayside Shakedown franchise since its roots on the small screen.
The new films culminate around Shinji’s retirement as Tokyo police superintendent as he returns to his home town to support the families of victims of crimes. When a mysterious young girl appears and the body of a murder victim surfaces, Shinji finds himself back in action once more.
Toho’s “Odoru Legend” project campaign has been ongoing for some months now with teasers and promos already making the rounds. I figured now would be a good time to share the studio’s “super teaser” from May now that I’m able to bring some context to the floor in light of the newest trailer, which is just beneath. Check them out!
