Wicked City (1987)
"Yôjû toshi" (original title)

There has been peace between the worlds of the mortals and the supernatural for centuries, but the balance is now being threatened. The Radical elements from the Supernatural world are ... See full summary »

Director:

Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Writers:

Kisei Choo (screenplay), Hideyuki Kikuchi (novel)

Stars:

Gregory Snegoff, Mike Reynolds, Alexandra Kenworthy

Cast

Credited cast:
Gregory Snegoff	...	Taki Renzaburo (voice)
Mike Reynolds	...	Giuseppi Mayart (voice)
Alexandra Kenworthy	...	Makie (Streamline Pictures dub) (voice) (as Kruger Gaye)
Edie Mirman	...	Spider-Woman (voice)
Jeff Winkless	...	Demon Radicals Leader (voice)
David Povall	...	Hodgkins (voice)
Eleni Kelakos	...	Demon Temptress (voice)
Robert V. Barron	...	President (voice)
Steve Kramer	...	Male Co-Worker (voice)
Jason Klassi	...	Ken (voice)
Melora Harte	...	Female Co-Worker (voice)
Frank Catalano	...	Airport Announcement (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Arisa Andô	...	Soap Girl (voice)
Ronald Baker	...	(voice)
Toni Barry	...	Makie (Manga UK dub) (voice) (as Tammy Holloway)

Storyline

There has been peace between the worlds of the mortals and the supernatural for centuries, but the balance is now being threatened. The Radical elements from the Supernatural world are crossing over into the mortal universe for the purpose of destroying the peace forever!

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Plot Keywords:

sadism | tentacle rape | eye sliced in half | post apocalypse | power | 

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Taglines:

When desire turns deadly, there's no place left to hide...

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Genres:

Animation | Fantasy | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Madman Entertainment [au]

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese English

Release Date:

20 August 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Wicked City

Company Credits

Production Co:

Madhouse Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

An Image of Taki firing his service revolver appeared on T-shirts printed by the non-Anime related clothing company Ripple Junction in 1997.

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Goofs

In the scene when the characters are playing chess, the black king and queen are in each other's starting squares.

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Crazy Credits

The FBI warning (usually placed at the start of videos) is part of the credit roll.

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Connections

Featured in Anime Abandon: Wicked City (2012)

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Soundtracks

"It's Not Easy"
By Hitomi Tooyama

User Reviews

I want that gun!

I wouldn't profess to be an anime "fan". I certainly watch it, and own a few British released videos, but I don't go to conventions or run down to Forbidden Planet every week looking for the latest import. The reason? Cultural differences mean a lot of high-end anime is perhaps confusing and a little boring for us westerners (see Akira and Ghost in the Shell). But not Wicked City. Just like Ninja Scroll, this dispenses with theological and spiritual issues in favour of gore, guns and shagging. Written and directed by the same guy, this is similar to Ninja Scroll, with the same superhuman themes and forbidden love interest. And I love it. Call me shallow, but I've been brought up on a diet of in-yer-face culture, and the Japanese prevalence to dwell on life and self-worth don't interest me in the slightest, at least not when I watch videos. Wicked City has the meanest gun IN THE WORLD, an amusing old man (a trademark of the director I fear) and people in smart black suits. O.K, the final battle is classically confusing, but not a day goes by when I don't yell "Fu**ing monsters!" at the top of my voice. An utterly enjoyable romp, and one that's always a pleasure to watch on the Sci-Fi Channel.