The Japanese live-action movie adaptation of the popular City Hunter series has released its very first teaser trailer ahead of its intended Netflix release on April 25.
Yuichi Sato is directing the series, with actor Ryohei Suzuki playing the role of Ryo Saeba and Misato Morita playing Kaori Makimura. The live-action adaptation was first announced in December 2022, while the first look was released in February 2024 through a series of teaser images. Netflix describes the plot:
After receiving the message “XYZ, please find my sister,” Ryo and his partner Hideyuki go on to search for Kurumi, a famous cosplayer. Meanwhile, mysterious violent incidents are taking place in Shinjuku, and Saeko, a skilled police detective is having a tough time solving these cases. Ryo and Hideyuki work in tandem to pursue Kurumi, but tragedy strikes when Hideyuki is killed during the investigation. Witnessing her brother’s death, Kaori implores Ryo to uncover the truth behind the incident.
The City Hunter franchise is based on a manga by Tsukasa Hojo and has several media adaptations. The anime adaptation began in 1987 and ran for 51 episodes. A second season aired from April 2, 1988, to July 14, 1989, followed by a third season from October 15, 1989, to January 21, 1990. Films of the series include .357 Magnum (1989), Bay City Wars (1990), Million Dollar Conspiracy (1990), The Secret Service (1996), Goodbye My Sweetheart (1997), and Death of the Vicious Criminal Ryo Saeba (1999).
Its most recent anime movie, titled City Hunter the Movie: Angel Dust, was released on September 8, 2023. It was animated by Sunrise and The Answer Studio, under the direction of Kenji Kodama. The Japanese rock music band TM Network also returned to perform the film’s ending theme “Get Wild.”
The franchise also sprang multiple live-action adaptations, including two Hong Kong films (1991 and 1993) and the French comedic film Nicky Larson et le Parfum de Cupidon (2016). A South Korean live adaptation series (2011) brought the title back to popularity and featured actor Lee Min-ho.
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