Prolific director Kinji Fukasaku died suddenly during the production of Battle Royale 2. His son and screenwriter Kenta took over as director and completed the film.
Behind the scenes of Battle Royale II
Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who follows the traditional path of the samurai and the other a businessman. At the behest of the businessman, Rick undertakes samurai training from the other brother, but joins his cause. He also becomes romantically involved with the samurai's daughter.
Interview with Kenta Fukasaku, son of Kinji Fukasaku, the director of Battle Royale. Kenta touches on the film's background, making, and source material and discusses his father's intentions behind making the film as well as changes in the adaptation.