📖 SYNOPSIS
City Hunter follows the thrilling escapades of Ryo Saeba, a sharp-shooting private eye and notorious flirt operating in the gritty underbelly of Tokyo. Known by the call sign “XYZ”, Ryo is part of a vigilante-for-hire duo who only accepts the most dangerous jobs—especially if a beautiful woman is involved. After the tragic murder of his partner Hideyuki Makimura, Ryo takes in Hideyuki’s sister, Kaori, who becomes his new partner-in-crimefighting and personal watchdog. Unlike her brother, Kaori has zero tolerance for Ryo’s lecherous ways, frequently keeping him in line with her trademark 100-ton hammer. Despite their comedic clashes, the two make a formidable team, taking on everything from street thugs and criminal syndicates to kidnappers and assassins. Underneath Ryo’s womanizing, trigger-happy exterior lies a professional who never misses a shot—especially when it comes to protecting those in need. With high-stakes action, slick urban drama, and just the right amount of slapstick, City Hunter blends detective noir with wild comedy in one unforgettable ride.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎭 CHARACTERS
Ryou Saeba
A skilled mercenary with a mysterious past, Ryou Saeba is a gun-toting expert solving cases in Tokyo.
Portrayed by Kamiya Akira
Kaori Makimura
Ryo Saeba's partner, Kaori manages clients, cooks, and thwarts Ryo's romantic advances with her arsenal of hammers and traps.
Portrayed by Ikura Kazue
City Hunter Series
TV · 1988 · Sunrise
City Hunter 2
In the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, the City Hunter, Ryo Saeba, and his partner Kaori Makimura tackle dangerous cases while navigating Ryo's relentless pursuit of women.
Movie · 1989 · Sunrise
City Hunter: .357 Magnum
When a pianist's concert arrives in Tokyo, City Hunter finds himself embroiled in a deadly conspiracy involving assassination, missing microchips, and diplomatic turmoil.
TV · 1989 · Sunrise
City Hunter 3
Ryou Saeba, a skilled "City Hunter," navigates the dangerous streets of Shinjuku, seeking both justice and a little "mokkori," while his partner Kaori keeps him in line.
TV · 1991 · Sunrise
City Hunter '91
Ryo Saeba, the City Hunter, and his partner Kaori Makimura tackle Tokyo's underworld while Ryo navigates his lustful desires, often at the receiving end of Kaori's hammer.
Special · 1996 · Sunrise
City Hunter: The Secret Service
When a presidential hopeful's past threatens his future and his daughter's life, the City Hunter, Ryo Saeba, and Kaori are hired to protect them.
Special · 1997 · Sunrise
City Hunter: The Motion Picture
The City Hunter, Ryo Saeba, must protect Tokyo and rescue Kaori and an actress from a delusional ex-soldier's destructive plot.
Special · 1999 · Sunrise
City Hunter: Death of the Vicious Criminal Ryo Saeba
The legendary City Hunter, Ryo Saeba, springs into action to protect a beautiful newscaster from her murderous employers, uncovering a conspiracy within a powerful TV station.
TV · 2005 · TMS Entertainment
Angel Heart
A Taiwanese assassin, given a new lease on life through a heart transplant, journeys to Japan to discover the identity of her donor, Kaori Makimura.
OVA · 2016 · Kamikaze Douga
City Hunter: Ryou no Propose
This special DVD bonus, available to those who collect all twelve volumes of City Hunter XYZ Edition, offers a unique glimpse into the world of Ryo Saeba.
Movie · 2019 · Sunrise
City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes
In Shinjuku, sniper and private eye Ryo Saeba and his partner Kaori Makimura protect a model caught in a city-wide conspiracy, fueled by Ryo's lecherous nature.
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