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Ichi the Killer: Episode 0

Original title: Koroshiya 1: The Animation Episode 0
  • Video
  • 2002
  • Not Rated
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
799
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Ichi the Killer: Episode 0 (2002)
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Animated prequel to Ichi the Killer (2001), focusing on the origin story of the psychopathic killer Ichi.Animated prequel to Ichi the Killer (2001), focusing on the origin story of the psychopathic killer Ichi.Animated prequel to Ichi the Killer (2001), focusing on the origin story of the psychopathic killer Ichi.

  • Director
    • Shinji Ishihira
  • Writers
    • Sakichi Sato
    • Hideo Yamamoto
  • Stars
    • Chihiro Suzuki
    • Shinpachi Tsuji
    • Sayaka Ôhara
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    799
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shinji Ishihira
    • Writers
      • Sakichi Sato
      • Hideo Yamamoto
    • Stars
      • Chihiro Suzuki
      • Shinpachi Tsuji
      • Sayaka Ôhara
    • 12User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Ichi the Killer: Episode 0 (2002)
    Ichi the Killer: Episode 0 (2002)
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    Ichi the Killer: Episode 0 (2002)
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    Ichi the Killer: Episode 0 (2002)
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    Ichi the Killer: Episode 0 (2002)

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    Chihiro Suzuki
    • Hajime Shiroishi
    • (voice)
    Shinpachi Tsuji
    • Jijii
    • (voice)
    Sayaka Ôhara
    • Midori
    • (voice)
    Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike
    • Kakihara
    • (voice)
    Bruce Aarons
    • Prison Guard
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Shannon Conley
    Shannon Conley
    • Mother
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Holly Bobbit)
    Dan Green
    Dan Green
    • Mr. Shiroishi
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Jean Masters)
    Rebecca Honig
    Rebecca Honig
    • Midori
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Rebecca Miriam)
    David Moo
    • Hirano
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    David Logan Rankin
    David Logan Rankin
    • Tanabe
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Tristan Goddard)
    Michael Sinterniklaas
    Michael Sinterniklaas
    • Hajime Shiroishi
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Michael Tremain)
    Tom Wayland
    Tom Wayland
    • Kaneda
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Buddy Woodward
    Buddy Woodward
    • Teacher
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Shinji Ishihira
    • Writers
      • Sakichi Sato
      • Hideo Yamamoto
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    • Trivia
      Director of the live-action adaptation, Takashi Miike, stars as the pivotal character Kakihara.
    • Connections
      Followed by 1-Ichi (2003)

    User reviews12

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    7/10
    Lives up to its sordid reputation.
    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.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 27, 2002 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
    • Production companies
      • Amuse
      • Anime International Company (AIC)
      • Media Suits
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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