Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 English Sub & Dub

About Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0

Meet Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0, an action, drama and psychological anime (2002). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: A masochistic mobster runs into his match in the dark streets of Tokyo. His nemesis, Ichi, is a psychopathic killer with an unrelenting thirst for bloodshed.

Soon after, 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 town will know its greatest fear at the unveiling of Ichi the Killer.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2002, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.