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Released
2002 · FILM

Ichi the Killer: Episode 0

Anime at its most extreme.

Directed by
Runtime
47 min
Language
JA
AnimationDramaHorrorThrillerCrime

Synopsis

In the dark streets of Tokyo, a masochistic mobster faces off against his formidable nemesis, Ichi, a psychopathic killer driven by an unrelenting thirst for bloodshed. Haunted by a horrifying secret, Ichi carries out his violent acts with ruthless precision. As the mystery surrounding him unfolds, the origins of this monstrous figure are finally revealed. The city is on the brink of its greatest fear as Ichi the Killer is unveiled.

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Principal cast & crew: 15

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Craft leads on file

Scored by Yui Takase

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