Wicked City
"For centuries a treaty has existed between the human world and the realm of the demons."
Originally released in 1987. Wicked City is a animation/action film. directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yusaku Yara, Toshiko Fujita, and Ichiro Nagai
Synopsis
A peace treaty between the Earth and the Black World, a parallel universe of demons, is coming to an end. Two cops, Taki, a human male, and Maki, a female demon, are assigned to protect a diplomat who will help secure another treaty. A radical group of demons from the Black World are out to assassinate the diplomat and prevent the treaty; only the bond that forms between the two cops can save the Earth from destruction.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (276 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yusaku Yara
as Renzaburo Taki (voice)
Toshiko Fujita
as Makie (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
as Guiseppe Maiyart (voice)
Takeshi Aono
as Mr. Shadow (voice)
Mari Yokoo
as Spider Woman (voice)
Tamio Ohki
as Hotel owner (voice)
Koji Totani
as Jin (voice)
Yasuo Muramatsu
as Company President (voice)
Kazuhiko Kishino
as Healer (voice)
Arisa Andô
as Soap Girl (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Madhouse
- Japan Home Video
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wicked City about?
A peace treaty between the Earth and the Black World, a parallel universe of demons, is coming to an end. Two cops, Taki, a human male, and Maki, a female demon, are assigned to protect a diplomat ...
Who directed Wicked City?
Wicked City was directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri.
How long is Wicked City?
Wicked City has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Wicked City released?
Wicked City was released on April 19, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wicked City?
The main cast of Wicked City includes Yusaku Yara, Toshiko Fujita, Ichiro Nagai, Takeshi Aono, Mari Yokoo.
Is Wicked City worth watching?
Wicked City has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 276 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.