

The King of Minami: Formula for Deception
2001, Japanese. Directed by Sadaaki Haginiwa.
#37 in the series, following "Yakuza Finance."
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 9 November 2001
- Original title
- 難波金融伝 ミナミの帝王18 騙しの方程式
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Naoyuki Tomomatsu
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The King of Minami: Formula for Deception: quick answers
What should I watch before The King of Minami: Formula for Deception?
Watch The King of Minami: Toichi Ransom (2000), The King of Minami: License for Cruelty (2000), The King of Minami: Yakuza Finance (2001), and The King of Minami: Business Loans - The Guarantor's Trap (2001) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The King of Minami: Formula for Deception?
Next in the series: The King of Minami: Nest Egg Robbery (2001), The King of Minami: Debt Seminar (2001), and The King of Minami: Pride (2001).
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How long is The King of Minami: Formula for Deception?
The King of Minami: Formula for Deception runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The King of Minami: Formula for Deception have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The King of Minami: Formula for Deception on?
The King of Minami: Formula for Deception isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 November 2001. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King of Minami: Formula for Deception?
If you liked The King of Minami: Formula for Deception, try Altered Carbon: Resleeved, Darc, Graveyard of Honor.
Who directed The King of Minami: Formula for Deception?
The King of Minami: Formula for Deception (2001) was directed by Sadaaki Haginiwa and stars Riki Takeuchi, Taro Yamamoto, Naomi Kawashima.