The Yakuza Principal

2007

1h 13m

8.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Junji, the protagonist of FM89.3MHz, must become the principal of a nursery school in Kabukicho after the death of Okawa Clan's boss.

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8 members

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小沢仁志

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伊佐山ひろ子

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渋川清彦

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川岡大次郎

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Tomohiro Kato

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永澤俊矢

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笹野高史

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余貴美子

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