Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky 力王 (1991)


This adaptation of the manga Riki-Oh is a cult classic among Western film fans for having some of the most hilariously excessive and OTT violence in movie history. Just take a look at the attached photo – it’s from a scene in which a thug slices his stomach open in order to use his intestine to strangle the titular character (“You’ve got a lot of guts,” remarks one bystander in the English subtitles). The schlock continues throughout. This film’s cheap special effects and unabashed B-tone remain true to the source material and make it one of the most authentic manga movies to date. bit.ly/thestoryofrikioh.