(Tell Me Why) 'Tokyo Vice’ Keeps Referencing the Backstreet Boys

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(Tell Me Why) 'Tokyo Vice’ Keeps Referencing the Backstreet Boys
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The Big Picture The Backstreet Boys' 90s hit "I Want It That Way" is one of those songs that just refuses to fade away from the pop-culture consciousness. It is constantly covered, parodied, and used as a soundtrack for films, TV shows, and video games. Not too long ago the song became a viral sensation, thanks to its appearance in one of Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s unforgettable cold opens.

Release Date April 7, 2022 Cast Ansel Elgort , Ken Watanabe , Rachel Keller , Rinko Kikuchi Main Genre Crime Japan Is the Main Character In 'Tokyo Vice' Close Tokyo Vice's most interesting character isn't its protagonist or antagonist, but its environment — the palpitating neon-lit Japan of the late 90s. It’s a setting that feels real, like something you could step right into.

This doesn’t just mean the high-stakes, profound stuff, but also the minutiae of Japanese life and culture, such as the delightful depiction of Japan's love for Backstreet Boys, which has become a recurring joke on Tokyo Vice. Japan has always been obsessed with the Backstreet Boys, and this doesn't exclude their gritty gangsters. This odd combination makes for some awkwardly amusing moments.

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