Synopsis: Ichi (Yamamoto Hideo)

Shiroishi Hajime, a senior high student, was a victim of bullying during his upbringing. Despite being a skilled karateka, he was paralyzed with fear when confronted with fighting. Meanwhile, Akakuma Dai, a classmate obsessed with power and fighting, takes a keen interest in Ichi. One day, Ichi breaks down in tears and unleashes a violent impulse that had been brewing within him. This event marks the beginning of the series "Ichi the Killer" and is now available in its entirety in book form, including the prelude to the masterpiece entitled "Ichi the Killer - The Birth!!"