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Wicked City

Original title: Yôjû toshi
  • 1987
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
10K
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Wicked City (1987)
Adult AnimationAnimeActionAnimationFantasyHorrorSci-FiThriller

While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.

  • Director
    • Yoshiaki Kawajiri
  • Writers
    • Hideyuki Kikuchi
    • Yoshiaki Kawajiri
    • Norio Osada
  • Stars
    • Yûsaku Yara
    • Toshiko Fujita
    • Ichirô Nagai
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Yoshiaki Kawajiri
    • Writers
      • Hideyuki Kikuchi
      • Yoshiaki Kawajiri
      • Norio Osada
    • Stars
      • Yûsaku Yara
      • Toshiko Fujita
      • Ichirô Nagai
    • 43User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Yûsaku Yara
    Yûsaku Yara
    • Renzaburo Taki
    • (voice)
    Toshiko Fujita
    Toshiko Fujita
    • Makie
    • (voice)
    Ichirô Nagai
    Ichirô Nagai
    • Giuseppe Mayart
    • (voice)
    Takeshi Aono
    Takeshi Aono
    • Shadow
    • (voice)
    Mari Yokô
    • Kanako
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tamio Ôki
    • Hotelier
    • (voice)
    Kôji Totani
    Kôji Totani
    • Jin
    • (voice)
    Yasuo Muramatsu
    • President
    • (voice)
    Kazuhiko Kishino
    • Healer
    • (voice)
    Arisa Andô
    • Prostitute
    • (voice)
    Asami Mukaidono
    • Temptress
    • (voice)
    Ikuya Sawaki
    • Ken
    • (voice)
    Masato Hirano
    • Monk
    • (voice)
    Gregory Snegoff
    Gregory Snegoff
    • Taki (USA dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Greg Snegoff)
    Mike Reynolds
    Mike Reynolds
    • Mayart (USA dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Gaye Kruger
    • Makie (USA dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Edie Mirman
    Edie Mirman
    • Kanako (USA dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Jeff Winkless
    Jeff Winkless
    • Shadow (USA dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Yoshiaki Kawajiri
    • Writers
      • Hideyuki Kikuchi
      • Yoshiaki Kawajiri
      • Norio Osada
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Two English dubs were released: an American version produced and released by Streamline Pictures (later by Urban Vision), and a British version by Manga Entertainment. Both were included on Madman's Australian DVD, and later on Discotek Media's US DVD.
    • Goofs
      When Taki and the hotelier are playing chess, the black king and queen are in each other's starting squares.
    • Quotes

      Taki Renzaburo: [watching Kanako take her bra off] Uh... I, er, I didn't know you were in such a hurry.

      Kanako: I hope you don't mind?

      Taki Renzaburo: No. Why would I mind about that? Soon as my heart stops pounding, I'll be just fine.

      Kanako: [chuckles, then unzips Taki's fly] He's a healthy one. Let me see if I can wake him...

      [gives him a blowjob]

      Taki Renzaburo: [narrating] My God! Has this wild woman been hiding under that demure exterior all this time? I mean, it's not exactly what I was expecting, but then again... there are worse things.

    • Crazy credits
      The Streamline Pictures version squishes the English credits off to the side of the screen.
    • Alternate versions
      The Streamline Pictures version replaces the original panning shot of Tokyo during the end credits with stills from the film, due to the studio being unable to obtain a textless version of the end credits. This print was also used for Urban Vision's DVD, while Discotek Media's recent re-release uses a Japanese print, with the Streamline credits being available as a special feature.
    • Connections
      Featured in Mean & Mercenary (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Hold Me In The Shadow
      Lyrics by Machiko Ryu
      Composed by Yoshihiro Ida
      Arranged by Seiichi Kyouda
      Sung by Hitomi Tohyama
      Published by Nippon Columbia

    User reviews43

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    Featured review
    8/10

    Anime with action, gore, and sex to the hilt...

    Kawajiri outdid himself in this "retold" story of Demon City Shinjuku. Personally I am not clear on which came first, but I was exposed to Supernatural Beast City first. And let me tell you, exposed it the word for this film. It is a film filled with government agents, otherworldly beings, incredible gore, and incredible sex. If any anime other than Urotsukidoji deserves being called "Hentai" it's this film. If you are one with a strong stomach for violence and mayhem, watch this film. I personally enjoyed watching this thoroughly but I would not make it a date feature... unless you really wanted to scare her away. Note: last I checked, only the dubbed version was available through Orion - no subbed version was ever marketed here in the U.S.
    • jbae
    • Nov 2, 1998
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 20, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Madhous Studio - Works: Wicked City
      • Madman Entertainment (Australia)
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 妖獸都市
    • Production companies
      • Japan Home Video (JHV)
      • Video Art Co.
      • Madhouse
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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