Tokyo Vice (2022)

Kernel Score: 88% · 362 ratings

Genres: Crime, Drama

First aired: 2022-04-07

Seasons: 2 · 18 episodes

Where to watch Tokyo Vice

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat following Jake Adelstein, an American journalist who embeds himself into the Tokyo Vice police squad to reveal corruption. Based on Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction book of the same name.

Tokyo Vice parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Tokyo Vice is a TV-MA crime drama about Tokyo's criminal underworld, yakuza gangsters, and police corruption.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts gangster and yakuza criminal violence within a gritty, cruel underworld setting.
  • Language: Moderate — TV-MA rated crime drama likely includes strong language.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Ansel Elgort as Jake Adelstein
  • Ken Watanabe as Hiroto Katagiri
  • Rachel Keller as Samantha Porter
  • Show Kasamatsu as Akiro Sato
  • Rinko Kikuchi as Eimi Maruyama
  • Yosuke Kubozuka as Naoki Hayama
  • Miki Maya as Shoko Nagata
  • Takaki Uda as Trendy

Tokyo Vice FAQ

Is Tokyo Vice good?

Tokyo Vice has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 362 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Tokyo Vice?

In the US you can stream Tokyo Vice on HBO Max.

Is Tokyo Vice OK for kids?

Tokyo Vice is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Tokyo Vice is a TV-MA crime drama about Tokyo's criminal underworld, yakuza gangsters, and police corruption.

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