Wicked City

Wicked City

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

Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Produced by Madhouse, Japan Home Video

198782 min6.7 / 10

A darkly surreal anime action-thriller that blends demonic horror, interspecies romance, and high-stakes political intrigue with visceral, often grotesque imagery.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Wicked City violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is Wicked City scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Wicked City sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Wicked City easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Wicked City end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

66/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise59

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Wicked City, and what each one shares →

Like Wicked City

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Wicked City

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Wicked City, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Wicked City, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Wicked City, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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