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However, the bubble soon burst, and the economic crash of the early 1990s slammed the Yakuza back into the shadows. They faced a severe crackdown, leading to the implementation of the Anti-Gang Law in 1992, which marked a significant shift in public perception, branding the Yakuza as a “social evil.” Despite efforts to curtail their influence, many Yakuza simply shifted operations to remain adept at evading law enforcement while maintaining their influence.