is a 2003 Japanese
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crime
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action film
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directed by
Tanno Masato.
It is a prequel to the 2001 film ''
Ichi the Killer'' directed by
Takashi Miike
is a Japanese film director, film producer and screenwriter. He has directed over 100 feature film, video, and television productions since his debut in 1991. His films span a variety of different genres, ranging from violent and surrealism, b ...
. Nao Omori reprises his role as a younger version of Ichi.
Plot
Dai is the best fighter in his school. Every time he fights, Shiroishi is there with a big smile on his face. Dai thinks that Shiroishi is making fun of him, but in fact, he appreciates seeing all the violence that comes from fighting. Everybody bullies, makes fun of and mocks Shiroishi, even the youngest in his karate course. But Shiroishi refuses to lose his temper and fight the others. However, a new student starts to make himself known by beating up all the students. In a fight with the new student, Dai ends up on the ground, completely destroyed. It seems that the new student will also beat up Shiroishi, but it seems that he will be the only one who will be able to provide a challenge.
Cast
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Chisato Amate as Satomi
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Kōji Chihara as Onizame
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Yuki Oikawa as Nao
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Nao Omori as Ichi
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Teah as Dai
See also
References
External links
Review at Sancho does Asia*
2003 films
2003 crime thriller films
Live-action films based on manga
Japanese crime thriller films
Ichi the Killer
Japanese crime action films
2000s crime action films
Japanese direct-to-video films
2003 direct-to-video films
2000s Japanese films
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