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Koroshiya 1

Also known as Ichi the Killer.

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Psychological

Ichi is a cowardly man-until he's pushed into a mental breakdown and becomes a ruthless killer. When he gets mixed up with the sadomasochistic yakuza boss Kakihara, it triggers an orgy of blood and unmatched depravity.



Tags: Yakuza , Gore , Sadism , Crime , Masochism , Anti-Hero , Masturbation , Seinen , Revenge , Body Horror , Assassins , Primarily Male Cast , Nudity , Urban , Primarily Adult Cast , Martial Arts , Ero Guro , Psychosexual , Memory Manipulation , Male Protagonist , Tragedy

Uramiya Honpo

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Psychological

The world is filled with cruel scum, ranging from petty thieves to sociopath maniacs. When a vile low-life inflicts pain and suffering on innocent victims, sometimes their anger becomes overwhelming. Whether their damage stems from romance, finance, reputation or even a death, these victims feel trapped in their own skins and lives. Those who can't stand it anymore call for the mysterious woman Houjou Shiori, owner of Uramiya, the "Revenge Shop." The Uramiya specializes in executing revenge schemes. The vengeance their customers request on their bitterly resented enemies could range from financially destroying them, to smearing their social reputation, to even taking their lives. As long as you pay a fair price, the Uramiya will guarantee you get the revenge you deserve.

Tags: Suicide , Tragedy , Seinen , Female Protagonist , Gore , Revenge , Crime , Nudity , Male Protagonist , Anti-Hero , Bullying , Ensemble Cast

Yamikin Ushijima-kun

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Psychological

In recent years, Japan has become the shining light of Asia, with its noteworthy achievements in the fields of Science and Technology, Medicine and the like.

But while there are a great number of rich and successful Japanese people, there are even more who're engaged in a furious struggle simply to earn their day-to-day living expenses -- all the while battling dangerous and money-consuming addictions such as gambling and alcoholism. What will these people do when they require the cash to feed the never-ending desires that are part and parcel of being human? How miserable and dangerous might their lives become if they fall into traps set by black market money-lenders to ensnare just such weak-willed individuals?

Note: Won the 56th Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga in 2011. And the 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival Social Impact Award in 2020.

Tags: Crime , Economics , Tragedy , Yakuza , Prostitution , Seinen , Male Protagonist , Urban , Delinquents , Criminal Organization , Nudity , Gambling