The ultra-violent tale of a broken killer and his yakuza nemesis that inspired the infamous film. By the author of Homunculus and HIKARI-MAN.Ichi may seem like a spineless weakling—but when the tears start flowing, a terrifying transformation takes place. Driven to his mental breaking point, Ichi becomes an unstoppable force of carnage, unleashing a torrent of violence on his next target. When his destructive path collides with Kakihara, a sadomasochistic yakuza boss with a penchant for pain, it ignites a bloody spiral of chaos, depravity, and unimaginable brutality.From the legendary creator of Homunculus and HIKARI-MAN comes the groundbreaking manga that inspired Takashi Miike's cult classic film—a shocking exploration of wrath, vengeance, and the dark corners of the human psyche.

Language: English
Page Count: 424
Size (in inches): 5.88 x 8.25
Size (in cm): 14.92 x 20.96
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels - East Asian Style - Manga - General
Creator(s): (W) Hideo Yamamoto
On-Sale Date: October 6, 2026