Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero(2002)
殺し屋１ THE ANIMATION EPISODE 0
Anime at its most extreme.
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero Synopsis
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.
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero (2002) is a animation, drama, horror, thriller and crime film directed by Shinji Ishihira, released on September 27, 2002 with a runtime of 47m. It stars Chihiro Suzuki, Shinpachi Tsuji, Takashi Miike and Sayaka Ohara. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Shinji Ishihira
- Writers:
- Sakichi Sato, Hideo Yamamoto
- Production:
- Anime International Company
- Status:
- Released
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero Cast & Crew
Main cast
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)
Daisuke Sakaguchi
as Hirose (voice)
Ema Kogure
as Jiro (voice)
Eri Saito
as Mother (voice)
Hajime Iijima
as Assistant Instructor (voice)
Hiroaki Yoshida
as Teacher (voice)
Isao Yamagishi
as Kaneda (voice)
- Keiko Tada
Keiko Tada
as Waitress (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Shinji Ishihira, written by Sakichi Sato and Hideo Yamamoto.
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Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 38 ratings.
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Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero online?
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Who stars in Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?
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The main cast of Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero (2002) includes Chihiro Suzuki, Shinpachi Tsuji, Takashi Miike, Sayaka Ohara and Atsushi Imaruoka. The film was directed by Shinji Ishihira. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero released?
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Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero was released on September 27, 2002 and runs for 47m.
Is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero worth watching?
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Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero (2002) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.