Director Yuichi Sato who directed the live-action Nōnai Poison Berry and Kisaragi is directing this movie project.
A trailer for the upcoming film City Hunter was made available on Netflix and features a few moments from the film. People are buzzing about the new music that’s included in the trailer. The primary character of City Hunter is a man named Ryō Saeba who works at numerous various occupations. The film is set in Tokyo and has a really great aesthetic. The actors are well-known in Japan, the movie which will be released on April 25th has an English trailer available on Netflix and fans are eager to see it since it looks amazing.
This version of City Hunter in contrast to earlier renditions captures the spirit of Shinjuku’s busy streets and neon-lit skyline truly bringing the lively metropolis of Tokyo to life. Though the story moves to the present fans don’t have to worry since enduring details from the manga like Saeba’s signature coat are kept true to form, providing a smooth transition between the past and present.
Director Yuichi Sato who directed the live-action Nōnai Poison Berry and Kisaragi is directing this movie project. Screenwriter Tatsuhiro Mishima who has worked on the critically acclaimed live-action Yu Yu Hakusho adaption is collaborating with Sato.
Composer Yoshihide Otomo known for his work on Lupin Zero and INU-OH provides the film’s soundtrack with its throbbing beats. The first-ever live-action City Hunter film is coming to Netflix get ready to be transported to the busy streets of Tokyo’s Shinjuku area.
Alongside the thrilling sounds of “Get Wild Continual,” a modern take on the renowned song from TM Network’s original anime series viewers are treated to a tantalising taste of what’s to come in this exclusive sneak peek.
Enter the action right away as Ryōhei Suzuki who is well-known for his parts in Tokyo Tribe, HK/Hentai Kamen and Tokyo MER assumes the character of the endearing Ryō Saeba. In addition to him, the gifted Misato Morita who wowed audiences with her compelling roles in Koi Suru Haha-tachi and One Week Friends plays the bold heroine Kaori Makimura.
Masanobu Andō who plays Hideyuki Makimura’s devoted colleague and Fumino Kimura who plays the brave investigator Saeko Nogami have joined the team. After Jackie Chan’s legendary performance, first brought City Hunter to Hong Kong audiences in 1993 it went on to become a global hit thanks to adaptations in South Korea, France and now Japan. City Hunter is still a timeless classic that is adored by fans all across the world with every remake bringing its own unique perspective to the table.
Netflix has partnered with Office Shirous and HoriPro two global industry titans to present City Hunter to a global audience a remarkable example of collaboration across borders. Fans can now immerse themselves in the exciting adventures of Ryo Saeba, and his comrades like never before thanks to Coamix and Imagineer MangaHot app, and website which makes the manga available in English.
Twenty-five volumes of action, humour and romance later City Hunter has enthralled readers since its launch in 1985 and spawned several anime adaptations. The franchise has left a lasting impression on pop culture from the first anime series to the most recent theatrical movies. Crunchyroll and Discotek Media make sure their long heritage reaches new viewers.
Fans can be sure that the legacy of City Hunter will live on in both large and small screens as excitement for the next live-action version grows. This contemporary retelling is sure to captivate a new audience as well as rekindle the passion of devoted fans with its compelling plot, colourful cast of characters, and heart-pounding action. Prepare yourself to go on an amazing adventure with City Hunter through the streets of Shinjuku.
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