High&Low: The Story of S.W.O.R.D. (2015)

HiGH＆LOW　〜THE STORY OF S.W.O.R.D.〜 · HiGH＆LOW　〜THE STORY OF S.W.O.R.D.〜 ‧ Drama ‧ 2015

The legend begins in a certain town that used to be under the rule of a legendary organization called "Mugen". And fighting against the rule of this town's overlords were two legendary brothers - the brutal and unbeatable Amamiya Brothers. And during a deadly battle, somehow the Mugen was suddenly dispersed... In the aftermath of the chaos, five organizations emerged with the aim of taking control of that area. As a result, this area came to be known as SWORD, an acronym attributed to the names of the five organizations, which all came to be referred to as "G-SWORD" accordingly. These 5 organizations include: the second generation of Sanno Shoten brawlers, "Sanno Rengokai", the alluring white demons "White Rascals", the dark and brutal senior high school "Oya Koukou", the ghosts on the ruthless street "RUDE BOYS" and a group of vengeful destroyers "Daruma Gurentai." These 5 gangs will put their pride on the line as they engage in a fierce battle for dominance! However, the plot thickens... a mysterious group called "MIGHTY WARRIORS" appears. And the question that everyone is asking now is, are they enemies or allies? What fate awaits this town? (Source: IMDb)

What it's about

High&Low: The Story of S.W.O.R.D. (2015) is a 2015 Japanese drama produced in Japan, originally airing on NTV. It runs for 10 episodes of roughly 21 min. each. The story is categorised as Action, Crime, Youth, with notable themes including Bromance, Badass Male Lead, Antihero Male Lead, Yakuza, Friendship. It currently holds a community score of 8.3/10 on MyDramaList.

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Main cast

The leading cast members listed for High&Low: The Story of S.W.O.R.D. (2015). Photography © respective talent agencies and broadcasters.

Also known as

HiGH & LOW THE STORY OF S.W.O.R.D. · HiGH & LOW ～THE STORY OF S.W.O.R.D.～ · HiGH and LOW · HiGH&LOW · High&Low Season 1

Should you watch High&Low: The Story of S.W.O.R.D. (2015)?

If you enjoy action / crime, High&Low: The Story of S.W.O.R.D. (2015) is worth your time. With 10 episodes, it's a manageable commitment that won't demand a multi-month binge. Japanese dramas are often shorter and more grounded in slice-of-life realism than their k-drama counterparts.