---
title: "Crying Freeman 2: Shades of Death, Part 1"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/crying-freeman-2-shades-of-death-part-1-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 216930
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Crying Freeman 2: Shades of Death, Part 1 (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/crying-freeman-2-shades-of-death-part-1-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Crying Freeman 2: Shades of Death, Part 1 is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Animation, Action. Produced and broadcast by Aies, Toei Animation. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Newlyweds Yo and Emu face a dangerous new conspiracy involving international gangs in Macau."

### Why Watch
- Follows the continuing story of the 108 Dragons
- Features international criminal syndicates and kidnapping intrigue

### Caveats & Content Note
- Part one of a continuing storyline
- Involves betrayal within the organization
- Tone & Suitability: Contains animated action and kidnapping themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, animation, suspense, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/crying-freeman-2-shades-of-death-part-1-1989#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nobutaka Nishizawa
- **Networks / Studios**: Aies, Toei Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chiharu Kataishi** as *Emu Hino (voice)*
- **Toshio Furukawa** as *Yo Hinomura (voice)*
- **Kaoru Matsumoto** as *Baiya Shan (voice)*
- **Kohei Miyauchi** as *Baiba Long (voice)*
- **Nobuyo Tsuda** as *Hu Fengling (voice)*
- **Ryusei Nakao** as *Huang Deyuan (voice)*
- **Toshiko Fujita** as *Kitche (voice)*
- **Banjo Ginga** as *Don Carleone (voice)*
- **Hirohiko Kakegawa** as *Submarine Crew Member (voice)*
- **Junko Hagimori** as *Woman (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Crying Freeman 2: Shades of Death, Part 1 released?
It was released on August 1, 1989.

### Q: Who do Yo and Emu marry with the blessing of the 108 Dragons?
Yo and Emu marry and receive the new names Ron Tayan and Fu Ching Ran.

### Q: Where are Ron and Fu sent by the elders?
The elders send them to Macau to investigate a new attack.

### Q: Who demands to be the next head of the gang instead of Ron?
Baya San demands to be the next head of the gang.

### Q: Who has Baya San joined forces with?
Baya San has joined forces with the Macau gang, who are in league with the American mob.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Crying Freeman 2: Shades of Death, Part 1 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/216930)

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