Netflix revives 80s anime classic with live-action city hunter sequel

Netflix has announced a surprise sequel to its 2024 live-actionadaptation of City Hunter, a beloved manga from the 1980s.

City hunter returns to netflix screens

Following the success of the first film, Netflix is bringing back Ryōhei Suzuki to reprise his role as Ryo Saeba, a charismatic detective with a penchant for beautiful women and unconventional methods. Kaori Makimura (Misato Morita) and detective Saeko Nogami (Fumiko Kimura) will also be returning for the sequel.

City Hunter's original manga, created by Tsukasa Hojo, was a huge hit in Japan, running from 1987 to 1991. The story follows Ryo, a private investigator with a reputation for solving complex cases, often with the help of his love interest Kaori.

While details on the sequel's plot are scarce, Ryōhei Suzuki expressed his gratitude to fans for supporting the first film and emphasized the importance of staying true to Tsukasa Hojo's iconic work. With a new installment on the horizon for 2027, City Hunter fans are eagerly anticipating what's in store.