Koroshiya 1 The Animation: Episode 0
Ichi The Killer: Episode 0 / 殺し屋１ THE ANIMATION EPISODE 0 / Koroshiya Ichi The Animation: Episode 0
| Genres: Action, Avant Garde, Drama, Gore, Horror, Martial Arts, Organized Crime, Psychological, Seinen, Suspense | |
| Themes: Gore, Martial Arts, Organized Crime, Psychological | |
| Demographics: Seinen | |
| Studios: AIC | |
| Producers: Amuse, Omnibus Promotion | |
| Licensors: Central Park Media | |
| Rating: 5.63 / 10 | |
| Rank: #11996 | |
| Popularity: #6441 | |
| Users Listed: 11,949 | |
| Users Scored: 5,532 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 09/20/2024 | |
| Aired: September 27, 2002 (Summer) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Set against a gritty backdrop of modern Tokyo, this series explores the unsettling dynamic between two men consumed by darkness. One, a seasoned enforcer grappling with self-destructive tendencies, finds his carefully constructed world shattered by the emergence of Ichi, a figure of terrifying brutality. Driven by a hidden past and an insatiable need for violence, Ichi systematically dismantles the city's criminal underworld.
The narrative unfolds as a slow burn investigation into the origins of this enigmatic killer, delving into themes of trauma, identity, and the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator. Expect a somber atmosphere and a focus on psychological complexity, examining how personal suffering can manifest as devastating actions within a sprawling urban landscape. The series presents a stark portrait of a city confronting its deepest fears.
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Characters:
- Jijii (Main) - Voice Actors: Tsuji, Shinpachi, Rankin, David Logan
- Shiroishi, Hajime (Main) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Chihiro, Sinterniklaas, Michael
- Hajime's Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aoyama, Yutaka, Green, Dan
- Hajime's Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Conley, Shannon, Saitou, Eri
- Kakihara, Masao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miike, Takashi
- Kaneda (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamagishi, Isao, Wayland, Tom
- Midori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ohara, Sayaka, Honig, Rebecca
Staff:
- Ishihira, Shinji (Director)
- Mizuno, Kazunori (Storyboard)
- Nakayama, Katsuichi (Storyboard)
- Shinbou, Akiyuki (Storyboard)
- Aoki, Akihito (Key Animation)
- Hirabayashi, Takashi (Animation Director)
- Hirose, Yoshinori (Art Director)
- Katou, Seishirou (Animation Director)
- Kawasaki, Miho (Key Animation)
- Kimura, Kunihiko (Key Animation)
- Kitakata, Masami (Sound Effects)
- Kokaji, Shinya (Key Animation)
- Moritomo, Hiroki (Key Animation)
- Ninomiya, Tsuneo (Character Design)
- Okada, Terumitsu (Editing)
- Sasaki, Tatsuya (Key Animation)
- Tazawa, Ushio (Key Animation)
- Wayland, Tom (ADR Director)
- Werenko, Tim (Production Manager)
- Yagi, Motoki (Animation Director)
- Yamamoto, Hideo (Original Creator)
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