Battle Royale

‘Battle Royale’ is a 1999 Japanese novel by Koushun Takami. It was later adapted into a live action film. Takami later published a 3,000 page illustrated manga version of the story.

The premise of ‘Battle Royale’ revolves around “The Program.” A government sponsored event which forces randomly selected junior high school classes to murder each other until there is only on survivor. Each student is given a duffle bag containing a randomly selected weapon. There weapons may be guns, knives, clubs, or toys. Many of the characters’ weapons differ in the three versions.

Ingram MAC-10 9mm

An Ingram MAC-10 9mm is the primary weapon used by villain Kazuo Kiriyama.

In the novel it is suggested that Kazuo’s weapon was in fact a blade as his first three victims were stabbed. It is from either Hiroshi Kuronaga, Ryuhei Sasagawa, or Izumi Kanai that the MAC-10 was obtained.

In the manga these three victims were killed with the MAC-10. The MAC-10 is used by Shuya in final escape on the government boat.

In the film Kazuo’s weapon is a paper fan. He quickly obtains an Uzi submachine gun which is his primary weapon. The MAC-10 is not featured.

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Walther 9mm

In the novel Mitsuru Numai’s weapon is a Walther PPK 9mm. This becomes Kazuo’s backup weapon he keeps tucked in his belt.

In the manga the gun is changed to a Walther P99 9mm. Both guns were known for being used by James Bond.

In the film neither pistol is featured.

Remington M31 Pump Shotgun

In both the novel and manga hero Shogo Kawada’s weapon is a Remington M31 12 gauge pump shotgun.

In the film it is a SPAS 12 pump shotgun.

Uzi

In the novel and manga girl #17 Satomi Noda’s weapon is an Uzi 9mm. After her death at the lighthouse it is recovered by Shuya and is later used by Shogo Kawada during the climatic car chase until it runs out of ammunition.

In the film Boy #10 Ryuhei Sasagawa’s weapon is an Uzi. It has been substituted for the MAC-10 featured in the novel and manga.

In the film Satomi’s weapon is a Mini Uzi with a barrel extension.

Luger 9mm

A Luger 9mm is featured in the manga only as Girl #16 Yuka Nakagawa’s weapon at the Lighthouse. It is also used by Shuya during the climatic car chase with Kazuo.

In the novel Yuka’s weapon is a Czech CZ75 9mm. After it is recovered by Shuya it is not used. Its 9mm shell are used for the Uzi

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Browning Hi-Power 9mm

One of the few consistent weapons is Girl #2 Yukie Utsumi’s Browning Hi-Power 9mm is the novel, manga, and film.

In the manga the Hi-Power is later used by Shuya.

In the film the Hi-Power is used by Girl #12 Haruka Tanizawa.

Originally with Girl #12 in the novel and movie; originally with Girl #2 Yukie Utsumi in the manga at the Lighthouse

Beretta 92FS 9mm

In the novel and manga Boy #19 Shinji Mimura’s weapon is a Beretta 92FS 9mm. After Mimura’s death the Beretta is not mentioned again.

The Beretta is later used by Shuya in the manga after the car chase to kill Kazuo. It is unclear why it was not recovered by Kazuo and not used by Shuya earlier.

In the film Mimura’s Beretta appears to be either a nickel plated 92FS or an Inox.

Micro Uzi submachine-gun (with compensator)

In the movie originally with Girl #16 Yuka Nakagawa

SIG-Sauer P226

Originally with Girl #8 Kayoko Kotohiki in the movie; originally with Girl #20 Kaori Minami in the manga

AK-variant

The guards of the island that watched the blood bath all carried AK-47 variants.