
Return of the Whirlwind
1962, Japanese. Directed by Haruyasu Noguchi.
Based on the original work of Yasunori Kawauchi of "Moonlight Mask", this is the fifth in the "Ginza Whirlwind Child (Mitsutogai)" series in which Asahi Kobayashi dressed as a hero of the dead ghost. Familiar Takuya Nikaido challenges the international call girl organization.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 10 June 1962
- Original title
- 帰って来た旋風児
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kiyoshi Oda
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Return of the Whirlwind: quick answers
What should I watch before Return of the Whirlwind?
Watch The Human Cyclone (1959), Who is in the Background? (1959), He's the Witness (1960), and Ginza Whirlwind: The Call of the Storm (1961) first.
What comes after Return of the Whirlwind?
Next in the series: Whirlwind Call the Storm - Ginza Hoodlum's Diary (1963).
Is Return of the Whirlwind worth watching?
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How long is Return of the Whirlwind?
Return of the Whirlwind runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does Return of the Whirlwind have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Return of the Whirlwind on?
Return of the Whirlwind isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 June 1962. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Return of the Whirlwind?
If you liked Return of the Whirlwind, try Wire Room, Jigen Daisuke, K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces.
Who directed Return of the Whirlwind?
Return of the Whirlwind (1962) was directed by Haruyasu Noguchi and stars Akira Kobayashi, Chieko Matsubara, Arihiro Fujimura.




