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67% Critic Match
Wicked City
“For centuries a treaty has existed between the human world and the realm of the demons.”
6.7 / 10• 1987• 1h 22m•NR• Japanese
AnimationFantasyHorror
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Yusaku Yara
Renzaburo Taki (voice)
Lead
Toshiko Fujita
Makie (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Guiseppe Maiyart (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Mr. Shadow (voice)
Mari Yokoo
Spider Woman (voice)
Tamio Ohki
Hotel owner (voice)
Koji Totani
Jin (voice)
Yasuo Muramatsu
Company President (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Yoshiaki Kawajiri's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Wicked City is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
