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Warner Bros Japan is streaming a seven minute clip for the live action Wild 7 on its Yahoo! Japan channel. The clip features the ex-con biker gang raiding the heavily fortified ministry of justice building and its loaded with motorbike/shoot'em-up action madness. To combat rising crime and terrorist activities in Japan, the Japanese National Police Agency authorizes the formation of a secret motorcycle unit known as the Wild 7. The motley group consists of reformed convicts - ranging from simple thugs to former Yakuza members. The Wild 7 are tasked to take out criminals the police cannot touch - due to the criminal's connections with politicians and wily lawyers.Based on a police action manga series by Mikiya Mochizuki, the film adaptation is directed by Eiichiro...

Since I have absolutely no experience with Mikiya Mochizuki’s manga, I can’t say for sure how true Eiichiro Hasumi’s upcoming adaptation stays to the source material. What I can say for sure is that “Wild 7″ looks to be an insane amount of fun. Explosions, motorcycle shoot-outs, and copious amounts of pointless slow motion — that’s almost everything you could possibly ask for in a Japanese action movie. And that’s just in the trailer! Imagine the multitude of mayhem that awaits those who investigate the entire motion picture. My mind can’t process the awesomeness. A synopsis? Why, certainly: To combat rising crime and terrorist activities in Japan, the Japanese National Police Agency authorizes the formation of a secret motorcycle unit known as the Wild 7. The motley group consists of reformed convicts – ranging from simple thugs to former Yakuza members. The Wild 7 are tasked...

There’s a new (if brief) burst of action to be seen over in the trailers section of the official site for Japanese crime/action movie Wild 7, as a new TV spot has just landed with a bang. Directed by Eiichiro Hasumi and based on the Manga by Mikiya Mochizuki ‘7’ follows the exploits of a secret team of crack, motorbike riding, ex cons recruited by the government, to eliminate untouchable organised crime members. What’s not to like!? Wild 7 opens in Japan in December. Wild 7 official site...

There’s a new (if brief) burst of action to be seen over in the trailers section of the official site for Japanese crime/action movie Wild 7, as a new TV spot has just landed with a bang. Directed by Eiichiro Hasumi and based on the Manga by Mikiya Mochizuki ‘7’ follows the exploits of a secret team of crack, motorbike riding, ex cons recruited by the government, to eliminate untouchable organised crime members. What’s not to like!? Wild 7 opens in Japan in December. Wild 7 official site...

Mikiya Mochizuki's 1969 manga Wild 7 has proven quite resilient. Following the exploits of a motorcycle riding counter-terrorist unit made up of ex-cons who are called in to handle the jobs the regular cops can't handle, the title has spawned a pair of anime adaptations and a popular live action TV series that was shut down after twenty five popular episodes, apparently due to concerns over the level of violence.Well, the Wild 7 are back once more, this time in a feature film version with an all star cast due for a December release in Japan. Partial to motorcycles and guns? This has rather a lot of both.The first official teaser has arrived on the film's official website and it looks like big, glossy,...

The official site for Japanese action movie Wild 7 now has a super hi-res version of the trailer to see. Directed by Eiichiro Hasumi and based on the Manga by Mikiya Mochizuki ‘7’ follows the exploits of a secret crack team of ex - motorbike riding - cons recruited by the government, to eliminate untouchable organised crime members. All sounds more than a little far fetched, but we have to say it looks fantastic fun. On this one, we’ll just let the action on screen speak for itself. And it’s loud. Wild 7 opens in Japan in December. Wild 7 official site...

The official site for Japanese action movie Wild 7 now has a super hi-res version of the trailer to see. Directed by Eiichiro Hasumi and based on the Manga by Mikiya Mochizuki ‘7’ follows the exploits of a secret crack team of ex - motorbike riding - cons recruited by the government, to eliminate untouchable organised crime members. All sounds more than a little far fetched, but we have to say it looks fantastic fun. On this one, we’ll just let the action on screen speak for itself. And it’s loud. Wild 7 opens in Japan in December. Wild 7 official site...

Attractive Japanese people on motorcycles stylishly shooting guns at bad guys? Sign me up! Below you’ll find a trailer for Eiichiro Hasumi’s “Wild 7″, a live-action adaptation of Mikiya Mochizuki’s popular manga which ran from 1969 to 1979. And while I’ve never read a single issue, I’m still kind of excited about this one. After all, I’m a sucker for action flicks that incorporate motorcycles and gunplay. Oh what a pathetic action junkie I am. Here’s a quick synopsis to get you started: To combat rising crime and terrorist activities in Japan, the Japanese National Police Agency authorizes the formation of a secret motorcycle unit known as the Wild 7. The motley group consists of reformed convicts – ranging from simple thugs to former Yakuza members. The Wild 7 are tasked to take out criminals the police cannot touch – due to the criminal’s connections with politicians and wily lawyers.

Warner Brothers Japan announced earlier this year that Eiichiro Hasumi (Umizaru) will be directing a live action adaptation of Mikiya Mochizuki's police action classic manga Wild 7. The manga was released from the 1960s and 70s (same era as other classics such as Golgo 13 and Speed Racer). Now the first teaser trailer has been released, and it looks really cool. The story involves a secret team of motorcycle-riding law-enforcers who simply do not follow the rules. I think one can expect lots of motorbike and gun action, and the film should be wildly entertaining. Wild 7 is due for release in Japan at the end of the year. Embedded below is the trailer....

On Friday, Warner Bros. Japan announced that actor Eita will star in a live-action film adaptation of Mikiya Mochizuki’s police action manga Wild 7 which will be directed by Eiichiro Hasumi (Umizaru).

Originally serialized in Weekly Shonen King from 1969-1979, the manga revolved around a motorcycle-riding team of 7 reformed thugs and ex-cons brought together by the National Police Agency to combat dangerous armed criminals and terrorists. In the film version, Eita will play Hiba Dairoku, the leader of the team who also happens to be the youngest. He’s described as being extremely tough, yet charismatic.

Due to the emphasis on motorcycle action in the film, a level of riding proficiency was obviously an important condition for the Wild 7 team. Luckily, Eita has a large-class motorcycle license, making his casting a bit of a coup.

Director Hasumi, who’s earned a reputation in Japan for creating “Hollywood-like” movies,...