Killer Is Dead is an action-packed hack-and-slash game developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and published by Kadokawa Games for the Xbox 360. Released in 2013, the game blends stylized, cel-shaded graphics with fast-paced gameplay. Players step into the shoes of Mondo Zappa, an executioner tasked with assassinating nefarious criminals and supernatural beings. Armed with a katana and cybernetic arm, players embark on a surreal journey across various locations, experiencing a unique narrative style that fuses neo-noir storytelling with eccentric, over-the-top action.