Yasuomi Ôta

Murakami and his girlfriend Mitsuko start a hot air balloon club, which attracts several members, each having their own reasons to join. However, the club doesn't last long and is quickly disbanded. 5 years later, each of the members receive notice that Murakami has died in a traffic accident. This prompts them to once again gather together to throw a party in Murakami's honor. (movie.goo.ne.jp (Translated))

The story is set in the year 2011 in Neo-Kabukichô, a fictitious version of the real red-light district of Shinjuku, Tokyo. A wave of violent crime is being caused by a new contact lens drug called "Skull Eyes", enabling people to become superhumans called Kabukimono. It follows the story of the reincarnated Lion-Maru and Tiger Joe from the original Kaiketsu Lion-Maru. (wikipedia)