The Exciting Trailer for “City Hunter” Live-Action Adaptation
The new trailer for “City Hunter” sets the stage for the eagerly awaited live-action adaptation of the legendary manga.
Overview of City Hunter
“City Hunter” tells the story of Ryo Saeba, a top-level “sweeper” who cleans up trouble in the gritty underworld with his impressive athletic abilities, elite marksmanship, and cool composure. His only weakness? He can’t resist beautiful women.
Key Characters and Plot
Fans are treated to a glimpse of the budding bond between Ryo (Ryohei Suzuki) and Kaori Makimura (Misato Morita), whose friendship unexpectedly develops amid a whirlwind of adventure and danger.
After receiving a cryptic message, Ryo and Hideyuki, known as the “City Hunter,” set out to search for Kurumi, a famous cosplayer. When Hideyuki is tragically killed during the investigation, his sister Kaori demands answers about her brother’s untimely demise.
The plot thickens as it’s revealed that the mysterious drug “Angel Dust” is at the heart of the violent incidents plaguing Shinjuku, and Kurumi is key to unlocking the truth behind it. This revelation sets Ryo and Kaori on a quest to uncover the truth shrouding Hideyuki’s death.
Author’s Praise and Cast
Tsukasa Hojo, the original author of the manga, had an early look at the film and was quick to praise it. Joining Suzuki and Morita in the cast are Masanobu Ando as Hideyuki Makimura, Ryo’s partner, and Fumino Kimura as Saeko Nogami, a beautiful detective who has a long history with Ryo.
Release Date
City Hunter premieres on April 25, only on Netflix.
