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1-Ichi (2003)

“How Ichi becomes the Killer.”

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Plot

In the tempestuous world of high school, where the rule of the fittest prevails, we journey alongside Ichi, a seemingly ordinary boy with a peculiar fascination for violence. His days are spent in the flickering shadow of Mr. Dai, the school's undisputed champion of combat, whose fights never fail to ignite an inexplicable joy within Ichi. Misinterpreting this delight as mockery, Mr. Dai nurtures a growing animosity towards Ichi, adding to the relentless torment from his peers and even his youthful karate proteges. Yet, Ichi holds his wrath firmly within him, refusing to let it spill in a fight. However, the arrival of a new transfer student shakes the established order as he introduces his own brutal laws, enforcing them with his bone-breaking strength. This intimidating newcomer swiftly toppers Mr. Dai, leaving him battered and bruised in a display of raw power. Now, he has his sights set on Ichi, the one he believes could provide him with a worthy challenge. As the tension escalates, so does the lure of the impending clash, promising a showdown that could redefine the school's hierarchy and Ichi's place within it.

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1-Ichi is an action movie featuring Nao Omori and directed by Masato Tanno.

It is possible to buy 1-Ichi on Amazon Video.