Wicked City (novel series) explained

Wicked City
Author:Hideyuki Kikuchi
Country:Japan
Language:Japanese
Genre:Science fantasy
Erotic horror
Thriller
Pub Date:1985–2016
Media Type:Print (paperback)

is a series of novels written by Hideyuki Kikuchi and published by Tokuma Shoten. Between 2009 and 2010, the first three books in the series were published by Tor/Seven Seas in English.[1] The first book served as the basis for an anime film and live-action film of the same name.

Adaptations

Animated film

Wicked City (妖獣都市) is a horror adventure anime film produced by Madhouse. It was directed, character designed, and drawn by Yoshiaki Kawajiri.

Live-action film

The Wicked City (妖獣都市〜香港魔界篇〜) was released in 1992. It was produced by Tsui Hark in Hong Kong.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Wicked City: Black Guard Profile . January 18, 2021 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20091114205414/http://us.macmillan.com:80/wickedcityblackguard . November 14, 2009.
  2. Book: Morton, Lisa. The Cinema of Tsui Hark. McFarland Publishing. 2001. 193.