Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero

Name: Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
Director: Shinji Ishihira
Genre: Animation, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2002-09-27
Duration: 47 min
Cast: Chihiro Suzuki, Shinpachi Tsuji, Takashi Miike, Sayaka Ohara, Atsushi Imaruoka

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2002 · 47 min · Animation · Drama · Horror · Thriller · Crime · TMDB 5.5/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Shinji Ishihira

Cast

Chihiro Suzuki — Ichi (voice)
Shinpachi Tsuji — Jijii (voice)
Takashi Miike — Kakihara (voice)
Sayaka Ohara — Midori (voice)
Atsushi Imaruoka — Nobuo (voice)