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Wicked City

1987·Movie
1h 22min·NR
IMDb6.7

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Your score

Wicked City fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Romance5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Fantasy, the future, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

For centuries a treaty has existed between the human world and the realm of the demons.

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.
Dark FantasyCyberpunkMonster RomanceSupernatural ActionAdult AnimationVisceralGraphic ViolenceDemons and HumansUrban Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Written by:
Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Hideyuki Kikuchi, Norio Osada
Composed by:
Yukio Fukushima, Osamu Shooji

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Wicked City

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Where can I stream Wicked City legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyRetrocrushScreamboxPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Wicked City is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Retrocrush, Midnight Pulp, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wicked City worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wicked City rated?

NRViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Wicked City?

1 h 22 min

Wicked City runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is Wicked City in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Wicked City?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wicked City in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wicked City use?

Stalker with a Test TubeSinister ShadesLovecraftian SuperpowerHot as HellBlade Below the ShoulderHalf-Human HybridObfuscating StupidityBlob MonsterUsed to Be a Sweet KidGot Over Rape InstantlyCasting a ShadowAdaptation Species Changeand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Wicked City, including Stalker with a Test Tube, Sinister Shades, Lovecraftian Superpower.