Netflix's 'Demon City' Delivers Bloody Revenge Thriller with Mixed Reviews

The live-action adaptation of Masamichi Kawabe’s manga 'Oni Goroshi' combines hyper-violence and stylish action but divides critics on its depth and originality.

'Demon City,' directed by Seiji Tanaka, is a live-action adaptation of the manga 'Oni Goroshi' and premiered on Netflix on February 27, 2025.
The film follows Sakata, a former Yakuza hitman seeking revenge on a masked criminal syndicate that killed his family and left him for dead.
Critics have praised its brutal fight choreography and inventive action sequences, likening it to a more lurid version of 'John Wick.'
Some reviewers criticized the movie for lacking emotional depth and originality, with a plot that feels generic and underdeveloped.
Fans on social media have responded positively to the film’s stylish violence and engaging revenge narrative, despite its narrative shortcomings.