HBO Max’s crime-drama series Tokyo Vice wrapped its first season on the streaming service at the end of last month. The first season was a complete rollercoaster ride with multiple highs and lows. At the end of the first season, Tozawa was suffering from liver disease and was planning to go to the USA for a transplant. Meanwhile, Katagiri and Jake continued with their investigation. Now, fans are waiting for what’s next in Tokyo Vice Season 2.
Tokyo Vice is crime drama series developed by J. T. Rogers and is based on the real-life memoir of the investigative reporter Jake Adelstein. The show follows Jake going to Japan to study at Sophia University. But he gets involved with Yakuza, and the story continues..
Will There Be Tokyo Vice Season 2?
The inaugural season of Tokyo Vice premiered on HBO Max on April 7, 2022, and the season concluded on April 28, 2022. On the other hand, there has not been any confirmation from HBO Max or the showrunners as far as Tokyo Vice Season 2 is concerned. However, several of the crew members of the show, including co-creator J T. Rogers, has talked about his plans for the second season if it is renewed.
The showrunners aim to expand the premise of the story while introducing new characters in the second season. But everything is currently hanging in the balance until HBO Max officially greenlights Tokyo Vice Season 2.
What To Expect From Tokyo Vice Season 2?
At the end of the first season, Jake was contemplating returning to the US before obtaining a videotape that supposedly showed Polina’s murder. It was suggested that Miyamoto was killed by Tozawa. Meanwhile, he also threatened Katagiri about his family so that the detective might stop investigating his clan. At the same time, one of the Chihari-Kai stabbed Sato.
Elsewhere, Samantha approached Ishida to lend her some money as she lost all of her money in money to Akira’s schemes. Moreover, Katagiri and Jake eventually seem to cooperate with each other, while Tozawa travels to an unknown destination.
When the show returns with Tokyo Vice Season 2, it will continue the narrative after the conclusion of the first season. The second season might see Tozawa traveling to the United States for his liver transplant. We may also see Misaki trying to get Jake’s help to take down Tozawa for good. On the other hand, If Sato manages to survive, he may submit to his darker side as he goes after the assailant. Meanwhile, Jake and Katagiri will keep investigating Tozawa’s wrongdoings in Tokyo Vice Season 2.
Smartest Character On The Show!
Katagiri is, without a doubt, the most intelligent character in Tokyo Vice. When fans first meet him, they see he’s courageous. Despite his colleagues’ persuasion, he does not shy away from probing gang-related offenses. He then demonstrates his intelligence to the audience by piecing together what’s going on between the Yakuza organizations. Taking things a step further, forecasting and then attempting to avoid a full-fledged gang war in the city.
It’s understandable why Jake goes to him for guidance or to learn more about the culture and its unwritten customs. His years on the job have informed his calculated judgments, all of which contribute to his larger purpose of preserving the peace while also safeguarding civilians.