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Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero

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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…

DirectorShinji Ishihira
WriterSakichi Sato

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Cast · Directed by Shinji Ishihira

CSChihiro Suzuki
Chihiro Suzuki
Ichi (voice)
STShinpachi Tsuji
Shinpachi Tsuji
Jijii (voice)
TMTakashi Miike
Takashi Miike
Kakihara (voice)
SOSayaka Ohara
Sayaka Ohara
Midori (voice)
AIAtsushi Imaruoka
Atsushi Imaruoka
Nobuo (voice)
DSDaisuke Sakaguchi
Daisuke Sakaguchi
Hirose (voice)
ESEri Saito
Eri Saito
Mother (voice)
HIHajime Iijima
Hajime Iijima
Assistant Instructor (voice)
HYHiroaki Yoshida
Hiroaki Yoshida
Teacher (voice)
IYIsao Yamagishi
Isao Yamagishi
Kaneda (voice)
KT
Keiko Tada
Waitress (voice)
KMKouki Miyata
Kouki Miyata
Hirano (voice)

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Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?

Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero on Netflix?

No, Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero for free?

Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?

Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 15, 2002. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?

Yes — Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero is followed by 1-Ichi (2003) in the Ichi Collection.

Is there a prequel to Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero?

Yes — Ichi the Killer (2001) comes before Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero in the Ichi Collection.

Is Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero part of a trilogy?

Yes — Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero is part of a trilogy, alongside Ichi the Killer (2001) and 1-Ichi (2003).

How many movies are in the Ichi Collection?

There are 3 films in the Ichi Collection: Ichi the Killer (2001), Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero (2002) and 1-Ichi (2003).