Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero (2002)
Anime at its most extreme.
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.
Director: Shinji Ishihira
Genre: Animation, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: September 27, 2002
Cast
- Chihiro Suzuki - Ichi (voice)
- Shinpachi Tsuji - Jijii (voice)
- Takashi Miike - Kakihara (voice)
- Sayaka Ohara - Midori (voice)
- Atsushi Imaruoka - Nobuo (voice)
- Daisuke Sakaguchi - Hirose (voice)
- Ema Kogure - Jiro (voice)
- Eri Saito - Mother (voice)
- Hajime Iijima - Assistant Instructor (voice)
- Hiroaki Yoshida - Teacher (voice)
Screenplay
- Sakichi Sato
- Hideo Yamamoto (Comic Book)
Music: Yui Takase
Editing: Terumitsu Okada
Production: Anime International Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Psychopath Unmasked and Terror, A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Psychopathic Predator Hunting Innocence, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Serial Killers and Dark Minds
Keywords
psychopath, yakuza, prequel, origin of hero
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero about?
- 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.
- Who directed Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?
- Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero was directed by Shinji Ishihira.
- Who stars in Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?
- Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero stars Chihiro Suzuki, Shinpachi Tsuji, Takashi Miike, Sayaka Ohara, Atsushi Imaruoka, Daisuke Sakaguchi.
- How long is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?
- Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?
- Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero is a Animation, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero produced?
- Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?
- The themes of Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero include: Psychopath Unmasked and Terror, A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Psychopathic Predator Hunting Innocence, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Serial Killers and Dark Minds.