Quick! What do Jackie Chan, Lee Min-ho and Akira Kamiya have in common? They have all played Ryo Saeba, the main character of action/comedy series City Hunter. What better way to celebrate the acclaimed manga by Tsukasa Hojo than a 30th Anniversary Edition of the City Hunter comic along with a brand new original animation DVD to go along with it?
Fans should break out their wallets, though, because it’s not going to be as easy as walking into the shop and buying the disc.
The 30th Anniversary of City Hunter is a great time to for fans. Not only is Tsukasa Hojo’s manga getting a special edition rerelease titled City Hunter XYZ, but those who buy all 12 volumes of the manga will receive a special bonus DVD with a brand new City Hunter anime titled Ryo’s Proposal.
Image: ©Tsukasa Hojo/NSP 1985
City Hunter was originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump between 1985 and 1991. This “oldie but a goldie” followed the story of Ryo Saeba, a private investigator who tried to rid Tokyo of crime with the help of his friends (while always keeping an eye out for any hot babes along the way). The original anime began airing in 1987 and was followed by three more TV series, TV specials, OVAs, an animated movie, a live-action Hong Kong film and most recently a live-action Korean TV series.
▼ The original Japanese opening to City Hunter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re8d36wQy9w
On May 25, manga magazine Monthly Comic Zenon announced the exciting news. Starting July 18, City Hunter XYZ will have two volumes published every month. Each volume is more than 600 pages and is fully loaded with special drawings and interviews with creator Tsukasa Hojo. The special DVD, Ryo’s Proposal, will feature brand new animation and the original voice actors from the original run of the series.
With a new Sailor Moon and the remake of Dragon Ball Z, old series are being reborn and reintroduced to the public. Now that City Hunter is officially getting its revival, what classic series do you wish would get rereleases, remakes, or continuations? Let us know in the comments!
Source: Natalie
Featured Image: Flickr (JaulaDeArdilla)
Anime’s greatest pervert inspires all-female stage play in Japan with Takarazuka City Hunter
Live-action City Hunter is Netflix’s newest nostalgic-anime-to-live-action project
Hit anime City Hunter to get live-action adaptation — in France!
City Hunter is getting a brand-new anime movie, bringing back two fan-favorite sounds【Video】
City Hunter returns to the big screen, fans prepare to “Get Wild” over ending theme!
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
Japanese shiitake mushroom snacks from Don Quijote, created for people who don’t like mushrooms
Colorized photos of old-timey Philippines bring the past to life
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
He’s back! Beloved City Hunter enchants and thrills in new feature length anime【SoraReview】
Why can’t anime heroes dodge the attacks from angry female characters who swing hammers at them?
New City Hunter anime movie announced, reunites iconic voice cast and director【Video】
Photos from live-action French adaptation of anime City Hunter dazzle Japanese fans
Hunter x Hunter manga finally has a release date for new collected volume
Secret otaku certification test: Can you see the anime cosplay hidden in this Uniqlo store?
Boner Cheering Screening at Tokyo theater is latest sign of returning to post-pandemic (ab)normal
Japanese office workers getting boost by giving themselves anime ending theme at end of workday
Pervert trigger-happy anime vigilante becomes poster boy for Japanese police recruitment campaign
Hunter x Hunter manga production resumes after three-year-plus hiatus, artist reveals
Hunter x Hunter manga restarts serialization this month, ending nearly four-year hiatus
Poll asks adult manga fans to pick Weekly Shonen Jump’s greatest artist ever
Japanese anime fans weigh in on which Shonen Jump anime are the most entertaining
Otaku quiz: How many guest artists from Tokyo’s awesome Dragon Ball manga cover mural can you name?
Shonen Jump exhibition featuring classic ’90s manga and anime to open in Tokyo
Leave a Reply