殺し屋１ THE ANIMATION EPISODE 0
Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0
⚡ Polarizing
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. (Source: Anime News Network)
Names
| Original | 殺し屋１ THE ANIMATION EPISODE 0 (japanese) |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 |
| English | — |
| Chinese | 杀手阿一 (simplified · via bangumi) |
| Also known as | Koroshiya Ichi The Animation: Episode 0 · Koroshiya-1 The Animation · Ichi The killer · Ichi The Killer Episode 0 · Ichi The Killer: Episode 0 |
Facts
| Format | OVA (home video) · 1 ep · 45 min · 1h total |
|---|---|
| Aired | 2002-09-27 (Autumn 2002) |
| Status | FINISHED |
| Studio | AIC |
| Source | Manga |
| Origin | Japan (Anime) |
| Demographic | Seinen |
| Genres | ActionDramaHorrorPsychological |
| Themes | YakuzaMale ProtagonistMartial ArtsGoreNudityBullyingSeinen |
Reception
| Community score | 5.41 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Bayesian score | 6.64 / 10 |
| Composite | 40.8 |
| On lists | 3,095 |
| Favourited | 25 (0.8%) |
| Completion | 91.9% |
| Drop rate | 2.5% |
| In backlog | 36.8% |
| Score spread σ | 2.37 |
Score distribution
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Where it places
| Cohort | Value | Tier | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast season | Autumn 2002 | E | 35 of 36 |
| Studio | AIC | E | 60 of 69 |
| Year | 2002 | E | 135 of 142 |
| Genre | Horror | D | 206 of 272 |
| Genre | Psychological | E | 373 of 416 |
| Era | Early 2000s | E | 640 of 687 |
| Demographic | Seinen | E | 691 of 775 |
| Format | OVA (home video) | E | 851 of 944 |
| Length | OVA / Special | E | 1,166 of 1,260 |
| Season (all years) | Autumn | E | 1,708 of 1,921 |
| Genre | Drama | E | 1,769 of 1,917 |
| Genre | Action | E | 2,439 of 2,765 |
| Source material | Manga | E | 2,751 of 3,025 |
| Origin | Japan | E | 6,227 of 7,157 |
Key staff
| Director | Shinji Ishihira, Yoshinori Hirose |
|---|---|
| Original creator | Hideo Yamamoto |
AniList id 2346 · MAL id 2346 · Bangumi 67744 · record updated 2026-08-27