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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.

2 Seasons
18 Episodes
Canceled
Crime Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image Consequences
9.0/10 (1118 votes)

#1 Consequences

S2:E9

Sato considers the future of Chihara-kai, while Jake and Katagiri inch closer to exposing the truth about Tozawa.

episode image Endgame
9.0/10 (1150 votes)

#2 Endgame

S2:E10

As Jake and Katagiri close in on a crucial piece of evidence for their case, Sato prepares for the greatest power move of his life.

episode image The Noble Path
8.5/10 (902 votes)

#3 The Noble Path

S2:E8

Jake’s successful trip to the U.S. propels the group in a new direction, while Katagiri struggles with his case’s devastating turn of events.

episode image Everybody Pays
8.3/10 (1705 votes)

#4 Everybody Pays

S1:E5

When Jake helps reveal the mole in Chihara-Kai, he must weigh the risks of accepting a favor in return from Ishida. Samantha attempts to take care of her Matsuo problem. Sato’s recruitment ends with a devastating lesson in loyalty.

episode image Illness of the Trade
8.3/10 (987 votes)

#5 Illness of the Trade

S2:E5

After a disastrous setback, Sato and Hayama strategize a way forward. Jake and Katagiri pursue their target – and try not to land in his crosshairs.

episode image The Information Business
8.1/10 (1469 votes)

#6 The Information Business

S1:E6

An impromptu Yakuza Peace Summit finds Tozawa at the mercy of his own actions. Samantha begins to settle her debts with Matsuo. A determined Jake chases down a tip from Ishida.

episode image Yoshino
8.0/10 (1634 votes)

#7 Yoshino

S1:E8

While Samantha risks it all for Polina’s safe return, Sato is forced to mix business with pleasure. As Katagiri devises a plan to finally take down Tozawa, Jake is confronted by the crime boss’s men.

episode image I Choose You
8.0/10 (795 votes)

#8 I Choose You

S2:E6

Chihara-kai attempt to regroup after a devastating shootout. Jake, Katagiri, and Nagata pursue a tip from Samantha.

episode image I Want It That Way
7.9/10 (1627 votes)

#9 I Want It That Way

S1:E4

As Samantha makes strides toward the future, her past catches up. With help from Emi, Tin-Tin, and Trendy, Jake has a breakthrough in connecting the cases - and comes face-to-face with the head of Chihari-Kai, who requires a favor.

episode image Sometimes They Disappear
7.9/10 (1377 votes)

#10 Sometimes They Disappear

S1:E7

Jake struggles to regain his footing after the botched raid, while Samantha grows increasingly desperate to find Polina. Sato feels the pressure of his elevated standing in Chihari-Kai.

episode image The Test
7.8/10 (2286 votes)

#11 The Test

S1:E1

Hired as Meicho Shimbun’s first American crime reporter, Jake Adelstein is quickly tasked with covering two cases that initially appear unrelated, but soon stakes his career – and life – on connecting the dots.

episode image Read the Air
7.8/10 (1684 votes)

#12 Read the Air

S1:E3

Jake’s persistence pays off when he receives an exclusive from Detective Katagiri – but catches the less ideal eye of someone else in the process. Meanwhile, Samantha hits it off with a new customer, as Sato chooses between words and fists.

episode image Like a New Man
7.8/10 (833 votes)

#13 Like a New Man

S2:E4

As the new yakuza task force takes off, Ishida calls a summit. While Sato and Hayama join forces, Katagiri and Jake investigate a mysterious return.

episode image The War at Home
7.8/10 (791 votes)

#14 The War at Home

S2:E7

A death at Chihara-kai causes upheaval. Jake makes a long overdue visit home. Katagiri hopes a perp will help break his case wide open.

episode image Don't Ever F**king Miss
7.7/10 (1051 votes)

#15 Don't Ever F**king Miss

S2:E1

As Jake, Katagiri and Samantha pursue the truth about Polina, Sato clings to life – but not all of Chihara-kai are hoping for his full recovery.

episode image Kishi Kaisei
7.6/10 (1818 votes)

#16 Kishi Kaisei

S1:E2

As crime boss Tozawa dangerously toes the line between territories, the rival Chihara-Kai scramble to collect dues. Samantha protects another hostess, while Jake witnesses a confrontation that changes everything.

episode image Old Law, New Twist
7.6/10 (857 votes)

#17 Old Law, New Twist

S2:E3

Katagiri and Nagata ramp up their efforts. Jake gets invited to an exclusive party. Samantha and Sato deal with a growing problem at the club.

episode image Be My Number One
7.5/10 (900 votes)

#18 Be My Number One

S2:E2

As Jake and Katagiri seek new meaning at work, Samantha confronts a thief in her club, and Chihara-kai welcome a returning member.

Cast & Chracters

character image Jake Adelstein

Jake Adelstein

Actor: Ansel Elgort
character image Hiroto Katagiri

Hiroto Katagiri

Actor: Ken Watanabe
character image Samantha Porter

Samantha Porter

Actor: Rachel Keller
character image Akiro Sato

Akiro Sato

Actor: Show Kasamatsu
character image Eimi Maruyama

Eimi Maruyama

Actor: Rinko Kikuchi
character image Naoki Hayama

Naoki Hayama

Actor: Yosuke Kubozuka
character image Shoko Nagata

Shoko Nagata

Actor: Miki Maya

Jason Aoki

Actor: Aoi Takeya
character image Trendy

Trendy

Actor: Takaki Uda

The highest rated episode of Tokyo Vice is "Consequences" (S2E9) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 1,118 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Be My Number One" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 900 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Everybody Pays" (S1E5) with a rating of 8.30.

This episode received 1,705 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Kishi Kaisei" (S1E2) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 1,818 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Consequences" (S2E9) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 1,118 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Be My Number One" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 900 votes.

Name Department Job
Adam Stein Production Executive Producer
Alan Poul Production Executive Producer
Alex Boden Production Executive Producer
Ansel Elgort Production Executive Producer
Brad Kane Production Executive Producer
Destin Daniel Cretton Production Executive Producer
Emily Gerson Saines Production Executive Producer
J.T. Rogers Production Executive Producer
John Lesher Production Executive Producer
Josef Kubota Wladyka Production Executive Producer
Kayo Washio Production Executive Producer
Ken Watanabe Production Executive Producer
Michael Mann Production Executive Producer
Jake Adelstein Writing Book

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