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The short answer is —in most jurisdictions. The film is still under copyright protection. Media Blasters (via Tokyo Shock) holds the US rights, while various entities hold the Japanese rights.

Scholarly breakdowns of the film’s themes of trauma and voyeurism. ichi the killer archive.org

In the digital age, the film’s availability on platforms like the Internet Archive and file-sharing networks has ensured its longevity. It serves as a benchmark for "extreme cinema." While critics often labeled it nihilistic, the film’s conclusion—ambiguous and surreal—suggests a cyclical trap. The final scene, often interpreted as a dream or a hallucination, leaves the audience with a lingering sense of unease, denying the catharsis usually provided by standard revenge narratives. The short answer is —in most jurisdictions