Violence Jack (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Series · ★ 4.8

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Released in 1986, Violence Jack is an animation and crime series.

What it’s about. After a devastating natural disaster, the Kanto region in Japan is now a wasteland of lawlessness, where the weak are playthings of the strong. Ruled with an iron fist by the Slum King, the people of Kanto have no hope left to them, living at the whims of raiders and bandits. In this hellish world, there is only one man with the power to stand up for the powerless, and his name alone strikes terror into evil hearts -- Violence Jack! Whether he’s saving women from sex camps, protecting the models of Zone C from those who covet their beauty, or exterminating a biker gang bent on destruction; if you oppress the weak, the only thing you can look forward to is a swift death from Jack’s knife!

Who’s in it. Violence Jack stars Tessyo Genda, Shigezo Sasaoka, Keiichi Nanba and Yoshino Ootori, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Violence Jack has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Violence Jack page.

If you liked it. Fans of Violence Jack tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Violence Jack (1986)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Violence Jack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Violence Jack worth watching?
Violence Jack holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Violence Jack?
Violence Jack stars Tessyo Genda, Shigezo Sasaoka, Keiichi Nanba, Yoshino Ootori and Norio Wakamoto.
When was Violence Jack released?
Violence Jack was released in 1986.