Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero

Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero(2002)

09/27/2002 (US)Animation, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Crime0h 47m

5.6

"Anime at its most extreme."

Overview

A masochistic mobster meets his match in the dark streets of Tokyo. His nemesis, Ichi, is a psychopathic killer with an unrelenting thirst for bloodshed. A horrifying secret burns in his mind, and his hands deal death without mercy. At last, the shrouds of mystery are parted to reveal the origin of the monster. The city will know its greatest fear at the unveiling of Ichi the Killer.

Shinji Ishihira

Director

Sakichi Sato

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Chihiro Suzuki

Chihiro Suzuki

Ichi (voice)

Shinpachi Tsuji

Shinpachi Tsuji

Jijii (voice)

Takashi Miike

Takashi Miike

Kakihara (voice)

Sayaka Ohara

Sayaka Ohara

Midori (voice)

Atsushi Imaruoka

Atsushi Imaruoka

Nobuo (voice)

Daisuke Sakaguchi

Daisuke Sakaguchi

Hirose (voice)

Ema Kogure

Ema Kogure

Jiro (voice)

Eri Saito

Eri Saito

Mother (voice)

Hajime Iijima

Hajime Iijima

Assistant Instructor (voice)

Hiroaki Yoshida

Hiroaki Yoshida

Teacher (voice)

Isao Yamagishi

Isao Yamagishi

Kaneda (voice)

Keiko Tada

Keiko Tada

Waitress (voice)

Kouki Miyata

Kouki Miyata

Hirano (voice)

Mitsuru Ogata

Mitsuru Ogata

Financial Officer (voice)

Toshihiko Nakajima

Toshihiko Nakajima

Store Manager (voice)

Yasuhiro

Yasuhiro

Imamura (voice)

Yutaka Aoyama

Yutaka Aoyama

Father (voice)

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Part of the Ichi Collection

Based on works of Hideo Yamamoto The **Ichi the Killer** trilogy delves into the dark and violent world of its titular character, Ichi, a seemingly mild-mannered man hiding a terrifying secret. The trilogy explores themes of violence, psychopathy, and the consequences of unchecked anger. The trilogy presents a gripping and exhilarating exploration of contemporary Japanese society's underbelly, highlighting Ichi's struggle to reconcile his brutal instincts with his desire to connect with others. The films gradually reveal Ichi's backstory and motivations, ultimately questioning the lines between hero and villain. Experience the raw and intense journey through the **Ichi the Killer Trilogy**!

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