Ichi the Killer would be the perfect movie for someone who loves gore and violence, so it comes to say this movie is most definitely not for the faint-hearted and does require taste. The content used is both graphic and perverse. I usually wouldn't say these kind of movies are my thing, though I enjoy watching a Japanese Horror movie every so often just because of how strange they can be. The plot is fairly interesting, many of the characters possess varying degrees of sadism/masochism, which is important to note that it is because of these aspects that the story works, so if you're out looking for another unique Japanese horror movie and can stomach themes like rape and grotesque torture, then I would recommend this to you!