Aliases
Koroshiya Ichi The Animation: Episode 0, Koroshiya-1 The Animation, Ichi The killer, Ichi The Killer Episode 0, Ichi The Killer: Episode 0, Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0, 殺し屋１ THE ANIMATION EPISODE 0
S1FALL 2002OVA
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A masochistic mobster meets his match in the dark streets of Tokyo. His nemesis, Ichi, is a psychopathic killer with an unrelenting thirst for bloodshed. A horrifying secret burns in his mind, and his hands deal death without mercy. At last, the shrouds of mystery are parted to reveal the origin of the monster. The city will know its greatest fear at the unveiling of Ichi the Killer.
(Source: Anime News Network)
(Source: Anime News Network)
Last updated
Jul 28, 2026, 03:03 PM
Franchise overview
Franchise timeline
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Renewal pulse
Courcast score breakdown
CourScore is the probability of an official sequel announcement within 18 months, blending attention velocity, completion strength, and catalogue health.
CourScore
48.7
CourScore is the probability of an official sequel announcement within 18 months.
Signal coverage: 100% • Signal freshness: High • Updated 5 hours ago
Top reasons
- Source runway - Source material runway assessed as 'ok'
- Key staff availability - Director Yoshinori Hirose has no other concurrent active productions
- Cross-platform popularity index - Aggregate reach of ~2,461 followers
Runway
Ok
Source runway looks healthy for a continuation.
Financial & Commercial49
Production Feasibility55
Audience Reception56
Strategic Priors36
Fandom Engagement29
CourScore history
CourScore over time
Last analysedJul 28, 2026, 03:03 PM
Next scheduledin 19 hours
Renewal FAQ
Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 renewal questions
Common questions about this title's renewal prospects, answered by Courcast's daily analysis.
- Is Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 getting a new season?
- According to Courcast's latest analysis, Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 has a 49% renewal probability. This score is updated daily and blends fandom momentum, streaming signals, source-material runway, and franchise history. Check back regularly for the latest forecast.
- Will Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 be renewed?
- Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0 currently scores 49 out of 100 on Courcast. Signals driving this estimate include online discussion volume, sequel history within the franchise, and platform engagement data - all recalculated daily. Titles scoring above 70 are considered Very Likely to receive a continuation.
- What is Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0's renewal probability?
- Koroshiya 1 THE ANIMATION: EPISODE 0's CourScore is 49 as of the latest update. CourScore is Courcast's proprietary metric that aggregates over a dozen renewal signals - from source-material runway to social buzz - into a single daily-updated probability out of 100.
Latest signals
Fresh telemetry
Courcast watches every connected signal to surface the freshest indicators of momentum.
| Source | Metric | Geo | Value | Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mentions 7d | GLOBAL | 115 | Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM | |
| mal | source status code | GLOBAL | 3 | Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| kitsu | rating rank | GLOBAL | 12,144 | Jun 28, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| anilist | trending | GLOBAL | 1 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| threads 7d | GLOBAL | 115 | Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM | |
| thread count | GLOBAL | 115 | Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM | |
| score 7d | GLOBAL | 18,867 | Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM | |
| mentions 1d | GLOBAL | 26 | Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM | |
| comments 7d | GLOBAL | 7,615 | Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM | |
| youtube | channel views total | GLOBAL | 36,144,520 | Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| youtube | views 30d | GLOBAL | 20,937 | Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| kitsu | member count | GLOBAL | 1,647 | Jun 28, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| kitsu | score mean | GLOBAL | 57.31 | Jun 28, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| wikipedia | pageviews daily | EN.WIKIPEDIA | 6 | Jun 24, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | chapters total | GLOBAL | 17 | Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| kitsu | favorites | GLOBAL | 4 | Jun 28, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| youtube | subscribers total | GLOBAL | 42,100 | Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| google trends | interest daily | GLOBAL | 0 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | volumes total | GLOBAL | 4 | Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| youtube | uploads 7d | GLOBAL | 25 | Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| youtube | views 7d | GLOBAL | 20,937 | Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| youtube | uploads 30d | GLOBAL | 25 | Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | source members | GLOBAL | 11,610 | Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | rating | GLOBAL | 7.09 | Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | plan to watch | GLOBAL | 4,344 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| shikimori | score mean | GLOBAL | 56.7 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| tmdb | vote count | GLOBAL | 2 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| anilist | popularity | GLOBAL | 3,061 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| shikimori | completion ratio | GLOBAL | 0.47 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mangaupdates | bayesian rating | GLOBAL | 0 | Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| anilist | average score | GLOBAL | 53 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| anilist | favorites | GLOBAL | 24 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | completed | GLOBAL | 7,217 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| tmdb | popularity | GLOBAL | 1.21 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | members | GLOBAL | 12,283 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mal | watching | GLOBAL | 396 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| shikimori | member count | GLOBAL | 2,273 | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM |