Wicked City Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Wicked City.
Wicked City Ending Explained: A peace treaty between the Earth and the Black World, a parallel universe of demons, is coming to an end. Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, this 1987 animation anime stars Yusaku Yara (Renzaburo Taki (voice)), alongside Toshiko Fujita as Makie (voice), Ichiro Nagai as Guiseppe Maiyart (voice), Takeshi Aono as Mr. Shadow (voice). With a 6.7/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Wicked City?
A peace treaty between the Earth and the Black World, a parallel universe of demons, is coming to an end. Two cops, Taki, a human male, and Maki, a female demon, are assigned to protect a diplomat who will help secure another treaty. A radical group of demons from the Black World are out to assassinate the diplomat and prevent the treaty; only the bond that forms between the two cops can save the Earth from destruction.
Yoshiaki Kawajiri's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Yusaku Yara (Renzaburo Taki (voice))'s journey. Two cops, Taki, a human male, and Maki, a female demon, are assigned to protect a diplomat who will help secure another treaty.
How Does Yusaku Yara (Renzaburo Taki (voice))'s Story End?
- Yusaku Yara: Yusaku Yara's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Toshiko Fujita (Makie (voice)): Toshiko Fujita's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Ichiro Nagai (Guiseppe Maiyart (voice)): Ichiro Nagai's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Wicked City Mean?
Wicked City's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Yusaku Yara may feel rushed. Yoshiaki Kawajiri's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.