Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
2002, Japanese. Directed by Shinji Ishihira.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Ichi: watch order
Cast & crew
- Shinji IshihiraDirector
- Chihiro SuzukiIchi (voice)
- Shinpachi TsujiJijii (voice)
- Takashi MiikeKakihara (voice)
- Sayaka OharaMidori (voice)
- Atsushi ImaruokaNobuo (voice)
- Daisuke SakaguchiHirose (voice)
- Ema KogureJiro (voice)
- Eri SaitoMother (voice)
- Hajime IijimaAssistant Instructor (voice)
- Hiroaki YoshidaTeacher (voice)
- Isao YamagishiKaneda (voice)
- Keiko TadaWaitress (voice)
Details
- Released
- 27 September 2002
- Original title
- 殺し屋１ THE ANIMATION EPISODE 0
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Sakichi Sato
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Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero: quick answers
What should I watch before Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?
Watch Ichi the Killer (2001) first.
What comes after Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?
Next in the series: 1-Ichi (2003).
Is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero worth watching?
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How long is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero runs 47 minutes (0h 47m).
Does Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero have a post-credits scene?
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Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero on?
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 September 2002. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?
If you liked Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero, try Female Yakuza Tale, The Garden of Sinners: Remaining Sense of Pain, Outrage.
Who directed Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero (2002) was directed by Shinji Ishihira and stars Chihiro Suzuki, Shinpachi Tsuji, Takashi Miike.