Animated prequel to Ichi the Killer (2001), focusing on the origin story of the psychopathic killer Ichi.
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Title: Ichi the Killer: Episode 0 (Video 2002)
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Chihiro Suzuki | ... | Hajime Shiroishi (voice) |
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Shinpachi Tsuji | ... | Jijii (voice) |
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Sayaka Ôhara | ... | Midori (voice) |
| Takashi Miike | ... | Kakihara (voice) | |
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Bruce Aarons | ... | Prison Guard (voice) |
| Shannon Conley | ... | Mother (voice) (as Holly Bobbit) | |
| Dan Green | ... | Mr. Shiroishi (voice) (as Jean Masters) | |
| Rebecca Honig | ... | Midori (voice) (as Rebecca Miriam) | |
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David Moo | ... | Hirano (voice) |
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David Logan Rankin | ... | Tanabe (voice) (as Tristan Goddard) |
| Michael Sinterniklaas | ... | Hajime Shiroishi (voice) (as Michael Tremain) | |
| Tom Wayland | ... | Kaneda (voice) | |
| Buddy Woodward | ... | Teacher (voice) | |
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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.
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false friend | psychopath | sadomasochism | wetting oneself | good versus evil |Taglines:
Anime at its most extreme.Parents Guide:
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Director of the live-action adaptation, Takashi Miike, stars as the pivotal character Kakihara. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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27 September 2002 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
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The original comic comes to life, in this bloody/brutal manga. Nicely animated in the most clean and uncluttered way. Contains some action (sex and violence) that might even be considered too strong, for the real film production. The story is both excellent and thought provoking; in a 'Crying Freeman', type style.