Upcoming Film: Demon City

Demon City, a live-action adaptation of the manga Oni-Goroshi by Masamichi Kawabe, is set to debut on Netflix worldwide on February 27.

Key art for Demon City, featuring the protagonist sitting on a bleeding person Image via Netflix Japan's Twitter account
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First Look: Action Clip Released

On Saturday, Netflix released a clip showcasing a gripping fight scene from the film, featuring Shūhei Sakata, the main character, as he discreetly dispatches his foes.

Watch the action-packed clip here!

Plot Overview

The story of Demon City follows Shūhei Sakata, who has been wrongfully accused of murdering his wife and child. Although he survives a suicide attempt, his life takes a dark turn as he spends 15 years in a prison hospital, dealing with the aftermath of the accusations and a disability. After his release, he experiences a life-changing encounter that helps him regain his physical abilities.

Cast and Characters

The film features a talented cast:

Toma Ikuta as Shūhei Sakata
Matsuya Onoe as Ryū Sunohara, the mayor of Shinjō
Masahiro Higashide as Kanta Fuse, a security company head
Masanobu Takashima as Kōtarō Shinozuka, a detective
Miō Tanaka as Homare Takemoto, a drug dealer
Ami Tōma as Ryō, Sakata's daughter
Tarō Suruga as Akira Fujita, Sakata's old friend
Mai Kiryū as Aoi, Sakata's deceased wife
Naoto Takenaka as Haruo Kawano, a yakuza leader
Takuma Otō as Yoshihito Takigawa, a police officer

Behind the Scenes

Directed by Seiji Tanaka, who also wrote the screenplay, Demon City is produced by Amuse and Digital Frontier. The music for the film is composed by Tomoyasu Hotei, known for his work on Kill Bill and Lupin III live-action films.

Manga Background

Masamichi Kawabe launched the Oni-Goroshi manga in July 2020 in Manga Goraku, published by Nihon Bungeisha. The series concluded in November 2023, with the 15th volume published on September 28 and the 16th and final volume set to be released on February 28.