Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
“Anime at its most extreme.”
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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About Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero is a 2002 Japanese-language animation, drama and horror film directed by Shinji Ishihira. The cast is led by Chihiro Suzuki, Shinpachi Tsuji, Takashi Miike. It has a runtime of 0h 47m.
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero was produced by Anime International Company and made in Japan. It was released on September 27, 2002, and carries a 18 certification.
- Director
- Shinji Ishihira
- Writers
- Sakichi Sato
- Release date
- September 27, 2002
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Anime International Company
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero cast & crew
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero was directed by Shinji Ishihira and written by Sakichi Sato.
The cast features Chihiro Suzuki as Ichi (voice), Shinpachi Tsuji as Jijii (voice), Takashi Miike as Kakihara (voice), Sayaka Ohara as Midori (voice), Atsushi Imaruoka as Nobuo (voice), and Daisuke Sakaguchi as Hirose (voice).
Is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero worth watching?
At 0h 47m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and horror, Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
Chihiro Suzuki
Ichi (voice)
Shinpachi Tsuji
Jijii (voice)
Takashi Miike
Kakihara (voice)
Sayaka Ohara
Midori (voice)
Atsushi Imaruoka
Nobuo (voice)
Daisuke Sakaguchi
Hirose (voice)
Ema Kogure
Jiro (voice)
Eri Saito
Mother (voice)
Hajime Iijima
Assistant Instructor (voice)
Hiroaki Yoshida
Teacher (voice)
Isao Yamagishi
Kaneda (voice)
Keiko Tada
Waitress (voice)
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Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero in United States?
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero in?
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero runs 0 hours 47 minutes (47 minutes).
▸What is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero rated?
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero is rated 18. It holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 34 ratings.
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