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!
Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated toy train is the perfect gift for kids who like to be confused
McDonald’s Japan’s Gurakoro burgers, like a cup of hot soup in sandwich form, return this month!
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
What would convince Japanese people to live in a home where there’d been a death or “accident?”
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Tokyo police found our lost wallet, but the story of how they did made us feel empty
Celebrate another year of life by putting it in jeopardy with this birthday candle flower
Here’s what to expect if it’s your first time seeing kabuki at Tokyo’s Kabuki-za Theater
Osaka icon loses legs, restaurant says famous crab is exhausted
New Japanese-made Godzilla movie announced, looks to be first direct sequel since 1999
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Tokyo Station’s ultra-rare cakes look, and taste, like a cup of coffee
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Why is Starbucks Japan’s Christmas stollen so good?
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
Totoro, Catbus sleeping bags are perfect place to stay cozy all winter…if you fit inside【Pics】
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Ghibli Museum clock is now yours to take home with you
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
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?
Leave a Reply