Video: Picture quality was very good. Couldn't find that many problems, even on a 29 inch screen.

Audio: Play this loud. Really loud!

Audio: Play this loud. Really loud!

A great dvd to own, especially since its 2 for 1. The 'live' movie is a real blast! So was the anime. But this was the worst MAC dvd i bought in terms of the subs. Still this concept of a anime prequel to a corresponding 'live" movie works pretty well.

5/5 The video quality for my copy was very good. The main feature had excellent art which was executed with crystal clear precision. Even the special features (yes, thats right! special features) were of a decent quality. The only actual spat I had with the video was for the trailer of the live action "1CHI" film. The colors were blurred and bled like they were victims of Ichi's rage. Even then, the overall video quality was very impressive.

5/5 The audio was great as well. My favorite part of the audio was the ending theme song where they sampled Ichi's crying and integrated them into the song. Believe it or not, the ending theme is good stuff. Japanese audio only, no English dub.

5/5 The audio was great as well. My favorite part of the audio was the ending theme song where they sampled Ichi's crying and integrated them into the song. Believe it or not, the ending theme is good stuff. Japanese audio only, no English dub.

I saw the Takashi Miike film and was floored. I found out there was an anime and didn't know what to expect. The story itself is focused more on Ichi and his background. It's sorta like a "What if" prequel to the live action film. The only part I didn't entirely grasp was whether the story was an alternate take or "What if" on the Miike live action film. If you watch both the live action and anime you'll know what I mean (I don't want to spoil it for anyone). And speaking of Miike, one of the bonus features is of the director lending his vocal talents to play the part of Kakihara. Please take note: I haven't read the manga, I've only seen the Miike and anime versions, so my comments pertain to the Ichi film universe only. Anyways, the film is very short (40-45 min) and as twisted as anything you'll come across. A definite MUST HAVE fro Ichi fans.

Gernerally good video from beginning to end but there are obvious casses of compression problems. anti aliasing is present andlong with the ocassional hiccup every now and then. The movie, video wise, is pretty good and watching on a normal tv will deifinitely hide some of the video problem. The video for the live movie section is generally the same for the animation section. Overall the video doesn't dissapoint. Not bad stuff!

Watching the movie for the fist time is quite an experience and with top notch audio it will greatly add to this experience. This movie deliver this good audio. there are 5.1 audio and stereo audio selections so there is a choice. Audio won't dissapoint in this film, animation or live movie. Good stuff.

Watching the movie for the fist time is quite an experience and with top notch audio it will greatly add to this experience. This movie deliver this good audio. there are 5.1 audio and stereo audio selections so there is a choice. Audio won't dissapoint in this film, animation or live movie. Good stuff.

I wish america would take a hint and start making interesing ,movies that actually make the viewer think a little. Even thought this little gem is gory I think it was used to move the intereing plot and not gratuitously placed for the sake of gore itself. Good twisted stroy about people with mental probelms, if I got anything from this movive it would be an understaning how to treat people and how not to treat people. My Girl friend said the move was sickening but I thought it was intricately woven with plot and deisre to show what messed up people are capable of. I really enjoyed this movie, and again, please american directors do something original. Good stuff!

The video is fine. Watching with a 47 inch Proj. TV.

No Noticable problems

No Noticable problems

The great thing about this purchase is that the DVD comes with the original live-action movie and the Ichi the Killer animation. This is a must see for sado masicism fans. The live-action movie is morbid and very gory. Ichi has some serious issues. Lots of inflicted pain. I think its pretty original. I only recommend it if you like gore and you are a sick sadistical mother f*cker!!