Burning Blood

A gritty, moody descent into street violence and boxing, watching a man fight to climb out of trouble.

Created by

Osamu Dezaki

Starring

Kazuhiko Inoue, Show Hayami, Noriko Hidaka

Overview

One night after leaving a club where he was playing trumpet, Ryou Takagi is jumped by a motorcycle gang. The scuffle spills out into the streets and causes a traffic accident. Because of this, Ryou is arrested and forced to do time. Upon his release, he has developed into a skilled boxer but trouble continues to find him.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Violence, crime, redemption, isolation

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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