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The Blood of Wolves

2018, Japanese. Directed by Kazuya Shiraishi.

Set in 1988 in Hiroshima, Japan, prior to the enactment of the anti-organized crime law. A rumor exists that Detective Shogo Ogami has ties with the yakuza. He is partnered with Detective Shuichi Hioka and they investigate a missing person case involving a financial company employee. Conflicts between opposing yakuza groups become more serious.

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2h 6m
Post-credits
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Language
Japanese
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The Blood of Wolves is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India.

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Released
12 May 2018
Original title
孤狼の血
Country
Japan
Written by
Junya Ikegami
japancorruptionpoliceyakuzamoral ambiguityhiroshima, japanorganized crimepolice corruptionconflictcriminal underworldjusticepride1980sincident

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Next in the series: Last of the Wolves (2021).

Is The Blood of Wolves worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Blood of Wolves?

The Blood of Wolves runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).

Does The Blood of Wolves have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is The Blood of Wolves on?

The Blood of Wolves is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

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Who directed The Blood of Wolves?

The Blood of Wolves (2018) was directed by Kazuya Shiraishi and stars Koji Yakusho, Tori Matsuzaka, Yoko Maki.

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