Ichi the Killer: Episode 0

Original title: Koroshiya 1: The Animation Episode 0

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Not RatedNot Rated
46min

Koroshiya 1: The Animation Episode 0 (2002)

Animation Action Drama

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(script)
- Hideo Yamamoto(manga)
Stars
- Chihiro Suzuki(voice)
- Shinpachi Tsuji(voice)
- Sayaka Ôhara(voice)

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Koroshiya 1: The Animation Episode 0 (2002)

Hajime Shiroishias Hajime Shiroishi
(voice)

Shinpachi Tsuji

Jijiias Jijii
(voice)

Midorias Midori
(voice)

Kakiharaas Kakihara
(voice)

Prison Guardas Prison Guard
(English version)
(voice)

Motheras Mother
(English version)
(voice)
(as Holly Bobbit)

Mr. Shiroishias Mr. Shiroishi
(English version)
(voice)
(as Jean Masters)

Midorias Midori
(English version)
(voice)
(as Rebecca Miriam)

Hiranoas Hirano
(English version)
(voice)

David Logan Rankin

Tanabeas Tanabe
(English version)
(voice)
(as Tristan Goddard)

Michael Sinterniklaas

Hajime Shiroishias Hajime Shiroishi
(English version)
(voice)
(as Michael Tremain)

Kanedaas Kaneda
(English version)
(voice)

Teacheras Teacher
(English version)
(voice)

Director
- Shinji Ishihira
Writers
- Sakichi Sato(script)
- Hideo Yamamoto(manga)
All cast & crew
See more cast details at IMDbPro

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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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Taglines
- Anime at its most extreme.
Genres
Certificate
- Not Rated
Parents guide

Trivia
Director of the live-action adaptation, Takashi Miike, stars as the pivotal character Kakihara.

Connections
Followed by 1-Ichi (2003)

Top review

7/10

Only watch it if you've read the manga

Do not be confused because ICHI THE KILLER: THE ANIMATION EPISODE 0 is not the prequel to Takashi Miike's 'live-action' version of Hideo Yamamoto's infamous manga, it is the prequel to Hideo Yamamoto's infamous manga.

It's about Ichi when he was a student in high school and how he was bullied, what he was like when he was with his family and friends and how he became a twisted and sadistic assassin.

This prequel is really cool: good animation, a well-written script and a hardcore soundtrack make this film worth a watch. Although some people may find this film too short or too much like a big music video. Other than that, it's worth watching, but read the comic book before watching it.

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maxyg18
Feb 19, 2007

Release date
- September 27, 2002 (Japan)
Country of origin
- Japan
Language
- Japanese
Also known as
- Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
Production companies
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Runtime
- 46min
Color
- Color

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