Wicked City
妖獣都市
“For centuries a treaty has existed between the human world and the realm of the demons.”
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.
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Wicked City (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-04
Top Cast
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Yusaku Yara
Renzaburo Taki (voice)
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)
Kazuhiko Kishino
Healer (voice)
Arisa Andô
Soap Girl (voice)
Asami Mukaidono
Temptress (voice)
Ikuya Sawaki
Ken (voice)
Masato Hirano
Monk (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 5, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshiaki Kawajiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Norio Osada
- Original Score
- Osamu Shooji
- Original Title
- 妖獣都市
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Madhouse, Japan Home Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Norio Osada, Hideyuki Kikuchi
Osamu Shooji
Kinichi Ishikawa
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Director
Kinichi Ishikawa
Director of Photography
Osamu Shooji
Original Music Composer
Kazuo Oga
Production Design
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Screenplay
Norio Osada
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wicked City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Wicked City?
Wicked City was directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri.
Who stars in Wicked City?
The principal cast of Wicked City includes Yusaku Yara, Toshiko Fujita, Ichiro Nagai, Takeshi Aono, Mari Yokoo.
When was Wicked City released and how long is it?
Wicked City was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Wicked City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wicked City was composed by Osamu Shooji.
Is Wicked City based on a book or true story?
Wicked City is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hideyuki Kikuchi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wicked City?
Wicked City holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).