TV series

Yakuza Lover

2022 · 1 season

A steamy, dangerous romance that pulls you into a world of forbidden attraction and yakuza intrigue.

Overview: When feisty college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she's saved by Oya Toshiomi, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. Despite her obvious attraction to him, she convinces herself that she's not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him—kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her, body and soul. Adapted from a manga by the same title.
How it feels: Romantic, tense, dark and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Love, crime, obsession, power
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.
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Full breakdown

Tone: romanticstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
crime
obsession
power
betrayal
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong