---
title: "Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/riki-oh-the-wall-of-hell-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 282915
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 48
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/riki-oh-the-wall-of-hell-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Action, Animation, Drama, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Magic Bus. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mysterious inmate battles tyrannical prison overlords in a dystopian future."

### Why Watch
- high-octane action
- distinctive blend of fantasy and drama
- compact 48‑minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- extreme violence may deter some viewers
- short length limits character development
- Tone & Suitability: The film features graphic violence and is rated R15+, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dystopian, violent, gritty, surreal

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/riki-oh-the-wall-of-hell-1989#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Satoshi Dezaki
- **Networks / Studios**: Magic Bus

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bin Shimada** as *Riki-Oh Saiga (voice)*
- **Satomi Korogi** as *Asa (voice)*
- **Ryuuzaburou Ootomo** as *Bandou (voice)*
- **Akio Otsuka** as *Imura (voice)*
- **Tessyo Genda** as *Narumi (voice)*
- **Yasunori Matsumoto** as *Wakamatsu (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What time period does the story take place?
It is set in the late 1990s during ecological collapse and totalitarian rule.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Saiga Riki‑Oh, a mysterious inmate marked with a six‑pointed star on his fist.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It combines action, animation, drama and fantasy elements.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 48 minutes.

### Q: What rating does the movie have?
It carries an R15+ rating in Japan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/282915)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*