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Shabu

8.019962h 44mMovie

Makabe is a yakuza who is addicted to 'shabu' (a slang refers to stimulant drug). He lives as if he wants to destroy himself. He steals a mistress of the boss of a big yakuza syndicate by force. He takes over the yakuza group he belongs…

DirectorTatsuoki Hosono
WriterIzuru Narushima
ProducersTetsuya Ikeda·Kazunari Hashiguchi

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Cast · Directed by Tatsuoki Hosono

KYKoji Yakusho
Koji Yakusho
ASAi Saotome
Ai Saotome
SSShun Sugata
Shun Sugata
ATAkira Takahashi
Akira Takahashi
YHYasuko Haru
Yasuko Haru
YYYukio Yamanouchi
Yukio Yamanouchi
EMEiji Minakata
Eiji Minakata
HSHitomi Shiraishi
Hitomi Shiraishi
Miyoko
KS
Kumi Shiraishi
Aya
HFHiroshi Fujita
Hiroshi Fujita
HHHirotaro Honda
Hirotaro Honda
MW
Masayuki Watanabe

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Shabu — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shabu?

Shabu isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Shabu on Netflix?

No, Shabu is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Shabu on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shabu isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Shabu for free?

Shabu isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Shabu?

Shabu hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 16, 1996. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.