The Romanticization of the Five Men of Naniwa

This chapter discusses the romanticization of the five men of Naniwa, a group of criminals in Japan. It explores how their reputational status may be distorted due to their deaths and the portrayal of their stories in plays like Dew of Autumn. The chapter focuses on one member of the gang, Bunchichi, who struggles with his loyalty towards his gang and his family.