Tokyo Vice

Tokyo Vice

2022 - 2024Crime, DramaTV-MA2 Seasons18 Episodes

A first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat following Jake Adelstein, an American journalist who embeds himself into the Tokyo Vice police squad to reveal corruption. Based on Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction book of the same name.

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

8 Episodes • 2022

Season 2

Season 2

10 Episodes • 2024

Episodes - Season 1

The Test

1. The Test

57m

Hired as Meicho Shimbun’s first American crime reporter, Jake Adelstein is quickly tasked with covering two cases that initially appear unrelated, but soon stakes his career – and life – on connecting the dots.

Kishi Kaisei

2. Kishi Kaisei

55m

As crime boss Tozawa dangerously toes the line between territories, the rival Chihara-Kai scramble to collect dues. Samantha protects another hostess, while Jake witnesses a confrontation that changes everything.

Read the Air

3. Read the Air

55m

Jake’s persistence pays off when he receives an exclusive from Detective Katagiri – but catches the less ideal eye of someone else in the process. Meanwhile, Samantha hits it off with a new customer, as Sato chooses between words and fists.

I Want It That Way

4. I Want It That Way

54m

As Samantha makes strides toward the future, her past catches up. With help from Emi, Tin-Tin, and Trendy, Jake has a breakthrough in connecting the cases - and comes face-to-face with the head of Chihari-Kai, who requires a favor.

Everybody Pays

5. Everybody Pays

63m

When Jake helps reveal the mole in Chihara-Kai, he must weigh the risks of accepting a favor in return from Ishida. Samantha attempts to take care of her Matsuo problem. Sato’s recruitment ends with a devastating lesson in loyalty.

The Information Business

6. The Information Business

63m

An impromptu Yakuza Peace Summit finds Tozawa at the mercy of his own actions. Samantha begins to settle her debts with Matsuo. A determined Jake chases down a tip from Ishida.

Sometimes They Disappear

7. Sometimes They Disappear

54m

Jake struggles to regain his footing after the botched raid, while Samantha grows increasingly desperate to find Polina. Sato feels the pressure of his elevated standing in Chihari-Kai.

Yoshino

8. Yoshino

64m

While Samantha risks it all for Polina’s safe return, Sato is forced to mix business with pleasure. As Katagiri devises a plan to finally take down Tozawa, Jake is confronted by the crime boss’s men.

Created by: J.T. Rogers

Top Cast

Ansel Elgort

Ansel Elgort

Jake Adelstein

Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe

Hiroto Katagiri

Rachel Keller

Rachel Keller

Samantha Porter

Show Kasamatsu

Show Kasamatsu

Akiro Sato

Rinko Kikuchi

Rinko Kikuchi

Eimi Maruyama

Yosuke Kubozuka

Yosuke Kubozuka

Naoki Hayama

Available on: HBO Max, Max

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