After 1973 docudramas starring Bunta SUGAWARA including the "Jingi Naki Tatakai" (Battles Without Honor and Humanity) Series and "Torakku Yaro" (Truck Men) Series became popular.
1973年以降は、菅原文太の実録物『仁義なき戦い』シリーズ、『トラック野郎』シリーズが人気を呼んだ。