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2000
Watched part one, the first two episodes. The version that I have has been censored because it was made for TV and was deemed too gory. So, the bloody bits have been censored with screens. The crimes are violent and psychotic. The pace is fast and it was difficult to follow (I don't have the manga version). There are moments of Miike's cinematic brilliance: beautiful shots that feel like contemporary painting. My only caveat is the pacing. Reading the manga would help. A must watch for Miike fans.