Shiroishi Hajime
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Format:OVA
Episodes:1
Episode Length:45 mins
Season:FALL 2002
Source:manga
Estimated watch time
0h 45m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Yakuza100%Male Protagonist79%Martial Arts73%Gore70%Nudity65%Bullying65%Seinen60%
OVAFINISHED2002 FALL5.3 / 10 AniList score
Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0
殺し屋１ THE ANIMATION EPISODE 0
Synopsis & Story
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)
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Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0: should you watch it?
At a glance
Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 53/100 — 20% of 1,183 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #18 most popular anime of 2002 on AniList.
Of the 2K AniList users who started it, 2.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.8K have finished it.
At about 45 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Horror — especially yakuza, male protagonist, martial arts, gore.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Hideo Yamamoto
- Director
- Shinji Ishihira
Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 FAQ
- How many episodes does Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 have?
- Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 has 1 episodes of about 45 minutes each, roughly 45 minutes in total.
- Is Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 finished?
- Yes. Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 2002.
- Is there a season 2 of Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0?
- No sequel is listed for Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- Is Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 based on a manga?
- Yes. Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 adapts the manga by Hideo Yamamoto.