Ichi the Killer

殺し屋1〈イチ〉

Koroshiya 1

114 chapters

10 volumes

1998 – 2001

Ichi appears to be a fragile individual, but when tears well up in his eyes, he becomes a horrifying force of devastation, directing his unyielding cruelty at anyone in his way. His brutal onslaught crosses paths with Kakihara, a yakuza boss fixated on extreme sadomasochism, sparking a whirlwind of carnage, excess, and unmatched ferocity.

Information

Status: Finished
Format: Manga
Chapters: 114
Volumes: 10

Statistics

Rank: #2534
Score: 7.60
Votes: 14,086
Members: 35,733
Favorites: 952

Authors

Yamamoto, Hideo

Serialized in

Young Sunday (Weekly)

Volúmenes & Capítulos10 vol · 103 ch

Volume 1Ch. 1–8

Cap. 1
Cap. 2
Cap. 3
Cap. 4
Cap. 5
Cap. 6
Cap. 7
Cap. 8

Buy (Amazon) Read digital

Background

In 2001, Koroshiya 1 was adapted into a live-action film which was directed by Takashi Miike. The series has been published in English as Ichi the Killer by Seven Seas Entertainment as 2-in-1 omnibus volumes since July 29, 2025. It has been published in Spanish by ECC Comics since February 20, 2015.