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Slick back that hair, friends,Tokyo Vicehas returned.
While the series has its admirers (there are dozens of us!
So its highly likely this seasons ten episodes are the last well see ofTokyo Vice.
.Michael Mannstyle Lonely-man Visuals
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I love them all!
means theres ample opportunity for paradoxical hygge.
The wardrobing is a standout in this regard, with sweater vests in particular being the MVPs.
You cant extract information without feeling padded, you know?
Nicholas Quah
.No Reservations
Tokyo Viceis actually a travel show.
Theres a touch of anthropological tourism at play with the seriess tumble down the yakuza rabbit hole.
Mostly, though, the travel-show stuff really comes through in the abundance of noshing on display.
Food plays a huge world-building role in some of the best HBO dramas.
(Yeah yeah,Tokyo Viceis a Max show, but roll with me on this.)
Decent chunks of the show take place in smoky izakayas and eateries.
Ugh, Im starving.
Whywouldntthe yakuza be into these groups?
They were delivering bops!
They were popular with women!
They were easy to dance to!
Its a country wherecompact-disc sales are still vibrantand retro gaming stores continue to be everywhere.
Indeed, few tangible objects on the show actually feel distinct to the place at that time.
That dislocation is terribly entertaining.
With their magnificent cheekbones, self-assured body language, and smoldering glares?
Do I really need to say anything else?
Stabby-stabby, lots of blood, very dangerous.
But darn if I dont tip my hat to the fine fits on this show.
Those matching white jumpsuits that the lower-ranking yakuza members wear when theyre hanging out in the clubhouse?
They look comfy as hell.
Satos no slouch, either, though itisinteresting that his suits are tailored more tightly than his peers.
A pioneer, this guy.
Capable and probably gifted as a reporter, sure, but very much a cad a white Japanophile unleashed.
Nevertheless, in bursts, theres a charm to this fictional Jake.
Its the little things that make up a vibe, you know?
NQ
