Demon City (2025)

Framed for the brutal murder of his family, ex-hitman Shûhei Sakata is left for dead after a failed suicide attempt. Surviving against the odds, he spends 15 years recovering in a prison hospital, his body broken but his will unshaken. Upon his release, he returns to a city overrun by masked criminals known as “demons.” With nothing left to lose, Sakata wages a ruthless war against those who wronged him.

Movie Title: Demon City

About: Demon City is a 2025 Japanese action-thriller directed by Seiji Tanaka, based on the manga “Oni Goroshi” by Masamichi Kawabe. The film follows Shûhei Sakata, portrayed by Tôma Ikuta, an ex-hitman wrongfully accused of murdering his family. Left for dead after a failed suicide attempt, Sakata spends 15 years in a prison hospital. Upon release, he regains his physical abilities and embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against the masked “demons” who have seized control of his city. The movie is about revenge, resilience, and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance.

Year of Release: 2025

Date of Release: February 27, 2025

Director: Seiji Tanaka

Writer: Seiji Tanaka

Producers: Yasuhiro Masaoka, Takeshi Sawa

Cast: of Demon City

Tôma Ikuta as Shûhei Sakata, the “Immortal Hit Man” seeking vengeance.
Masahiro Higashide as Kanta Fase, a key figure in the criminal underworld.
Miou Tanaka as Homare Takemoto, an ally to Sakata.
Ami Tôma as Ryô, a mysterious character intertwined with Sakata’s past.
Tarô Suruga as Akira Fujita, a detective on Sakata’s trail.
Mai Kiryû as Aoi, a pivotal character in the unfolding events.
Naoto Takenaka as Haruo Kawano, a veteran figure in the city’s underworld.
Takuma Otoo as Yoshihito Takigawa, an associate in the criminal network.
Masanobu Takashima as Kôtarô Shinozuka, a high-ranking official with hidden motives.
Matsuya Onoe as Ryû Sunohara, a formidable adversary to Sakata.