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Ichi Collection
Movie Saga2001 – 2003

Ichi Collection

3 Films
6.1 Avg Rating
$81K Saga Box Office
0.06x Commercial Multiplier

Based on works of Hideo Yamamoto The **Ichi the Killer** trilogy delves into the dark and violent world of its titular character, Ichi, a seemingly mild-mannered man hiding a terrifying secret. The trilogy explores themes of violence, psychopathy, and the consequences of unchecked anger. The trilogy presents a gripping and exhilarating exploration of contemporary Japanese society's underbelly, highlighting Ichi's struggle to reconcile his brutal instincts with his desire to connect with others. The films gradually reveal Ichi's backstory and motivations, ultimately questioning the lines between hero and villain. Experience the raw and intense journey through the **Ichi the Killer Trilogy**!

Franchise Box Office Economics

Combined theatrical financials and commercial performance across all 3 installments.

Profitable Franchise (0.06x ROI)

Total Worldwide Gross

$81K

Cumulative box office receipts

Total Production Budget

$1.4M

Combined studio investments

Average Gross / Film

$27K

Average theatrical return

Commercial Multiple

0.06x

Worldwide Gross vs Budget

Films in Saga(3)

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Ichi the Killer
7.0(1161)2h 9m

As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of.

Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
5.4(38)47m

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.

1-Ichi
#31-Ichi(2003)
5.9(56)1h 23m

In this prequel we witness the teenage roots of Ichi's manic-depressive beginnings and the origins of his monster-sized kicks and his anger, his psychological, as well as physical, beatings.