Gohatto(1999) [ TOP-RATED ]

His presence acts as a catalyst for chaos. As various members of the all-male unit—including the commanders—become obsessed with him, the "taboo" of shudo (the traditional "way of the youth") disrupts the group's legendary discipline. Vice-Commander ( Takeshi Kitano ) watches the unfolding jealousy and murder with a wary, cynical eye, trying to maintain order as his world begins to crumble. Themes of Power and Repression

The Blade and the Blossom: Unpacking Nagisa Oshima’s Gohatto (1999) Gohatto(1999)

Kano is an "emotionless" center around which others spin out of control. His beauty is a corrupting force that reveals the cracks in the Shinsengumi’s armor. His presence acts as a catalyst for chaos