Wicked City

Original title: Yôjû toshi

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While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.

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6.7/10

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Makie
(voice)

Ichirô Nagai

Giuseppe Mayart
(voice)

Takeshi Aono

Shadow
(voice)

Mari Yokô

Kanako
(voice)
…

Tamio Ôki

Hotelier
(voice)

Kôji Totani

Jin
(voice)

Yasuo Muramatsu

President
(voice)

Kazuhiko Kishino

Healer
(voice)

Arisa Andô

Prostitute
(voice)

Asami Mukaidono

Temptress
(voice)

Ikuya Sawaki

Ken
(voice)

Masato Hirano

Monk
(voice)

Gregory Snegoff

Taki (USA dub)
(English version)
(voice)
(as Greg Snegoff)

Mike Reynolds

Mayart (USA dub)
(English version)
(voice)

Gaye Kruger

Makie (USA dub)
(English version)
(voice)

Edie Mirman

Kanako (USA dub)
(English version)
(voice)

Jeff Winkless

Shadow (USA dub)
(English version)
(voice)

Director
- Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Writers
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Trivia
Two English dubs were released: an American version produced and released by Streamline Pictures (later by Urban Vision), and a British version by Manga Entertainment. Both were included on Madman's Australian DVD, and later on Discotek Media's US DVD.

Goofs
When Taki and the hotelier are playing chess, the black king and queen are in each other's starting squares.

Quotes
Taki Renzaburo: [watching Kanako take her bra off] Uh... I, er, I didn't know you were in such a hurry.
Kanako: I hope you don't mind?
Taki Renzaburo: No. Why would I mind about that? Soon as my heart stops pounding, I'll be just fine.
Kanako: [chuckles, then unzips Taki's fly] He's a healthy one. Let me see if I can wake him...
[gives him a blowjob]
Taki Renzaburo: [narrating] My God! Has this wild woman been hiding under that demure exterior all this time? I mean, it's not exactly what I was expecting, but then again... there are worse things.

Crazy credits
The Streamline Pictures version squishes the English credits off to the side of the screen.

Alternate versions
The Streamline Pictures version replaces the original panning shot of Tokyo during the end credits with stills from the film, due to the studio being unable to obtain a textless version of the end credits. This print was also used for Urban Vision's DVD, while Discotek Media's recent re-release uses a Japanese print, with the Streamline credits being available as a special feature.

Connections
Featured in Mean & Mercenary (1999)

Soundtracks
Hold Me In The Shadow
Lyrics by Machiko Ryu
Composed by Yoshihiro Ida
Arranged by Seiichi Kyouda
Sung by Hitomi Tohyama
Published by Nippon Columbia

User reviews43

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8/10

I want that gun!

I wouldn't profess to be an anime "fan". I certainly watch it, and own a few British released videos, but I don't go to conventions or run down to Forbidden Planet every week looking for the latest import. The reason? Cultural differences mean a lot of high-end anime is perhaps confusing and a little boring for us westerners (see Akira and Ghost in the Shell). But not Wicked City. Just like Ninja Scroll, this dispenses with theological and spiritual issues in favour of gore, guns and shagging. Written and directed by the same guy, this is similar to Ninja Scroll, with the same superhuman themes and forbidden love interest. And I love it. Call me shallow, but I've been brought up on a diet of in-yer-face culture, and the Japanese prevalence to dwell on life and self-worth don't interest me in the slightest, at least not when I watch videos. Wicked City has the meanest gun IN THE WORLD, an amusing old man (a trademark of the director I fear) and people in smart black suits. O.K, the final battle is classically confusing, but not a day goes by when I don't yell "Fu**ing monsters!" at the top of my voice. An utterly enjoyable romp, and one that's always a pleasure to watch on the Sci-Fi Channel.