HiGH&LOW The Movie 3: Final Mission (2017) continues the intense and action-packed saga of the SWORD gangs as they unite against a corrupt government conspiracy. Following the events of the previous installment, the story picks up with the five rival gangs of the SWORD area—Sannoh Rengokai, White Rascals, Oya Koukou, Rude Boys, and Daruma Ikka—setting aside their differences to take down the Kuryu Group, a powerful yakuza organization working with high-ranking officials to build a casino resort that would destroy their city.
The gangs uncover that the Kuryu Group, backed by a shady political faction, plans to cover up its crimes through the casino project, which is just a front for deeper corruption. The government is complicit in silencing opposition, even going as far as targeting the local orphanage where many of the SWORD members once lived. This personal attack becomes a turning point for the gang leaders, who realize that they must risk everything to protect their home and expose the truth.
As the film progresses, the alliances are tested through high-octane battles and emotional confrontations. The leaders of the gangs grapple with their pasts while stepping into a shared future where unity might be their only weapon. With time running out, they plan a final mission to reveal the Kuryu Group’s crimes to the public by infiltrating the city’s core government facilities, while also taking down the yakuza’s strongest enforcers.
In the explosive finale, each gang contributes their unique skills and strength to execute the mission, leading to a massive showdown that pits raw determination against institutional power. Through sacrifice and brotherhood, the SWORD gangs strike a powerful blow against the system, restoring hope to their community and closing a major chapter in their war-torn lives. The film blends stylized action with themes of loyalty, redemption, and the power of solidarity in the face of injustice.