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Demon City is a 2025 Japanese action-thriller film directed by Seiji Tanaka and based on the manga Oni Goroshi by Masamichi Kawabe. The film stars Toma Ikuta as Shuhei Sakata, a former hitman whose peaceful life is shattered, leading him into a brutal quest for vengeance. Movie Insider+5Wikipedia+5AsianWiki+5
Plot Overview
Sakata, once one of the most feared killers, tries to retire and live quietly with his wife and daughter. But when a masked group murders them and leaves him for dead—shot in the head and comatose for twelve years—he wakes up determined to reclaim his purpose and face those who destroyed his life. He returns home, now a wrecked cityscape, and his inner demon is unleashed as he goes after the crime syndicate responsible. AsianWiki+2Netflix Junkie+2
Cast & Key Crew
- Toma Ikuta as Shuhei Sakata. Wikipedia+1
- Masahiro Higashide in a key antagonistic role. High On Films
- Director: Seiji Tanaka. Wikipedia
Production & Release
Shot in locations including Shinjo, Yamagata, production wrapped in 2024. The film has a runtime of approximately 107 minutes and began streaming exclusively on the platform Netflix on February 27, 2025. Wikipedia+2What’s on Netflix+2
Themes
- Redemption through violence the protagonist’s path to reclaim what he lost by using what he once despised.
- Trauma and memory how the past shapes the present, and how a “coma” in effect becomes a suspended life.
- Urban decay and moral collapse the “city” becomes more than a backdrop, but a character in itself.
Conclusion
Demon City stands out as a gritty, uncompromising thriller. While it may not have the mass-appeal of lighter fare, its commitment to visceral action, uncompromising tone, and revenge narrative make it a notable entry in the 2025 film slate.