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Crying Freeman 1: Portrait of a Killer

1988 · 60 min Animation
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Emu Hino, a 29-year-old virgin, witnesses a mob hit and fears that the killer will now find her and kill her. Indeed, he sets out to do so; he's Yo Hinomura, a talented potter and artist who's been conscripted against his will to be the prime hitman for the 108 Dragons, a gang within the Chinese Mafia, who are determined to push aside Tokyo's local crime lords. He breaks into her house, and she asks that he make love to her before he kills her; she connects to his inner self, and he becomes her protector. Now he must defend her against the local crime gang, who have connections with corrupt Tokyo police. Will Yo and Emu make it out alive, and will the 108 Dragons triumph?

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Crying フリーマン
Year 1988
Country Japan
Genre Animation
Director Daisuke Nishio
Runtime 60 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (21 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the tension between artistic sensitivity and brutal criminal duty. It explores the awakening of humanity through a sudden, profound connection, relying on the visual language of animation to blend emotional intimacy with stylized action sequences.

What lingers after the credits is the melancholic beauty of two lost souls amidst urban violence. The story leaves a mark with its unusual premise and atmospheric execution. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Daisuke Nishio

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Watch late at night, immersed in the neon-soaked aesthetic of late-80s anime. A solitary viewing recommended.

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