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Wicked City

Original title: Yôjû toshi
  • 19871987
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
8K
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Wicked City (1987)
AnimationActionFantasy
Two agents, a male human and a female demon, attempt to protect a signatory to a peace treaty ceremony between the human world and the demon world from radicalized demons.Two agents, a male human and a female demon, attempt to protect a signatory to a peace treaty ceremony between the human world and the demon world from radicalized demons.Two agents, a male human and a female demon, attempt to protect a signatory to a peace treaty ceremony between the human world and the demon world from radicalized demons.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Yoshiaki Kawajiri
  • Writers
    • Hideyuki Kikuchi(novel)
    • Yoshiaki Kawajiri(screenplay)
    • Norio Osada(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Yûsaku Yara(voice)
    • Toshiko Fujita(voice)
    • Ichirô Nagai(voice)
  • Director
    • Yoshiaki Kawajiri
  • Writers
    • Hideyuki Kikuchi(novel)
    • Yoshiaki Kawajiri(screenplay)
    • Norio Osada(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Yûsaku Yara(voice)
    • Toshiko Fujita(voice)
    • Ichirô Nagai(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 36User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
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    Yûsaku Yara
    Yûsaku Yara
    • Renzaburo Taki
    • (voice)
    Toshiko Fujita
    Toshiko Fujita
    • Makie
    • (voice)
    Ichirô Nagai
    Ichirô Nagai
    • Giuseppe Mayart
    • (voice)
    Takeshi Aono
    Takeshi Aono
    • Shadow
    • (voice)
    Mari Yokô
    • Kanako
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tamio Ôki
    • Hotelier
    • (voice)
    Kôji Totani
    Kôji Totani
    • Jin
    • (voice)
    Yasuo Muramatsu
    • President
    • (voice)
    Kazuhiko Kishino
    • Healer
    • (voice)
    Arisa Andô
    • Prostitute
    • (voice)
    Asami Mukaidono
    • Temptress
    • (voice)
    Ikuya Sawaki
    • Ken
    • (voice)
    Masato Hirano
    • Monk
    • (voice)
    Gregory Snegoff
    Gregory Snegoff
    • Taki (USA dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Greg Snegoff)
    Mike Reynolds
    Mike Reynolds
    • Mayart (USA dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Gaye Kruger
    • Makie (USA dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Edie Mirman
    Edie Mirman
    • Kanako (USA dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Jeff Winkless
    Jeff Winkless
    • Shadow (USA dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Yoshiaki Kawajiri
    • Writers
      • Hideyuki Kikuchi(novel)
      • Yoshiaki Kawajiri(screenplay)
      • Norio Osada(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Two English dubs were released: an American version produced and released by Streamline Pictures (later by Urban Vision), and a British version by Manga Entertainment. Both were included on Madman's Australian DVD, and later on Discotek Media's US DVD.
    • Goofs
      When Taki and the hotelier are playing chess, the black king and queen are in each other's starting squares.
    • Quotes

      Taki Renzaburo: [watching Kanako take her bra off] Uh... I, er, I didn't know you were in such a hurry.

      Kanako: I hope you don't mind?

      Taki Renzaburo: No. Why would I mind about that? Soon as my heart stops pounding, I'll be just fine.

      Kanako: [chuckles, then unzips Taki's fly] He's a healthy one. Let me see if I can wake him...

      [gives him a blowjob]

      Taki Renzaburo: [narrating] My God! Has this wild woman been hiding under that demure exterior all this time? I mean, it's not exactly what I was expecting, but then again... there are worse things.

    • Crazy credits
      The Streamline Pictures version squishes the English credits off to the side of the screen.
    • Alternate versions
      The Streamline Pictures version replaces the original panning shot of Tokyo during the end credits with stills from the film, due to the studio being unable to obtain a textless version of the end credits. This print was also used for Urban Vision's DVD, while Discotek Media's recent re-release uses a Japanese print, with the Streamline credits being available as a special feature.
    • Connections
      Featured in Mean & Mercenary (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      It's Not Easy
      Lyrics by Hitomi Tooyama
      Composed by Yoshihiro Ida
      Arranged by Seiichi Kyouda
      Sung by Hitomi Tooyama

    User reviews36

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    8/10
    Great over the top 80's anime.
    If you're a fan of classics like Ninja Scroll or Akira, you'll likely get a kick out of Wicked City. It's your typical extreme 80's anime. Twisted story, great action, tons of nudity and sex, and some memorable characters. The art style still holds up wonderfully.
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    • Nov 12, 2020

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 20, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Madhous Studio - Works: Wicked City
      • Madman Entertainment (Australia)
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 妖獸都市
    • Production companies
      • Japan Home Video (JHV)
      • Video Art Co.
      • Madhouse
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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