Japan Synopsis
バイオ・ハンター
A strange virus known as the Demon Virus, attacks the human genetic code, transforming people into monsters with demonic powers. One particular monster is terrorizing the streets of Tokyo. ripping open young women to devour their livers. A famed psychic holds the secret to the identity and purpose of this monster. Now it is up to two molecular biologists. self-proclaimed Bio Hunters Komada and Koshigaya, to reach the psychic and his beautiful daughter before its too late! The Demon Virus is out to conquer the world.
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Horror + Animation in Japan
61 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Horror and Animation genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Bio Hunter itself).
The 1994–1996 Japan Window
In the crowded 1994-1996 Japan release window, Bio Hunter sits at #123 of 143. The leaderboard below contextualises its neighbours.
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1990s in Japan, 447 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Bio Hunter premiered alongside 59 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 59 other Japan films in 1995.
The 1040th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (2,908 films).
Audience Engagement
37 audience reviews — more than 57% of Japan films in our index.
Review volume (57th percentile) outruns trending popularity (25th) — a durable title with sustained audience attention.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #3,918 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (14th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -1.0 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Horror productions specifically: #215 of 391 (top 55%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Madhouse, BMG Japan, Comic Burger, Filmlink International, Goodhill Vision |
| Runtime | 58m |
| Release Date | December 8, 1995 |
| IMDb | tt0220333 |