---
title: "XX: Beautiful Hunter"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/xx-beautiful-hunter-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 274693
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# XX: Beautiful Hunter (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/xx-beautiful-hunter-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

XX: Beautiful Hunter is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Toei Video Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A seductive assassin must choose love over loyalty, sparking a deadly chase."

### Why Watch
- Stylish action with a seductive lead
- Tense cat‑and‑mouse chase
- Atmospheric 90s thriller vibe

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent content may deter sensitive viewers
- Pacing can feel uneven
- Tone & Suitability: The film features graphic violence and erotic themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, sexy, cat-and-mouse, crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Masaru Konuma
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Video Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Makiko Kuno** as *Shion*
- **Maiko Kazama** as *Mitsuko*
- **Johnny Ohkura** as *Ito*
- **Katsuo Tokashiki** as *Man 7*
- **Kenji Mitamura**
- **Ryohei Takaoka**
- **Kōji Shimizu** as *Father*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was "XX: Beautiful Hunter" released?
It was released in the United States on August 1, 1994.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a thriller.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows Shion, a ruthless assassin working for the Magnificat crime syndicate.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.

### Q: Which company licensed the film for US distribution?
Central Park Media licensed it in the US under its Asia Pulp Cinema label.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [XX: Beautiful Hunter — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/274693)
- [XX: Beautiful Hunter - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XX:_Beautiful_Hunter)

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