The classic anime series City Hunter is eyeing a movie premiere very soon. The fans are very excited at the news of the official release. Moreover, they are also begun speculating the plot the film can follow. Considering that the manga is not ongoing currently, the movie can bring many revelations. However, it is clear that Ryo and Kaori are back in the streets of Tokyo in search of crimes. The news was backed up by a trailer release which brought back the classic hit theme song. Thus, fans can hope to feel nostalgic to the utmost. So, when is City Hunter New Movie premiering? Here are all the details.
City Hunter is a creation of Tsukasa Hojo. The series found its serialization under Weekly Shonen Jump from February 1985 to November 1991. It has listed 35 volumes up till now and has released four animated series. The show was so popular that it got several film adaptions, with Jackie Chan starring in one of them. The franchise has bagged adaptions in different languages too.
City Hunter New Movie: Official Announcement!
The news broke out through the official Twitter account of City Hunter on April 8, 2022. The tweet shares that City Hunter is officially getting a new movie on the occasion of the classic series completing 35 years in the anime industry. The account later released a trailer confirming that the movie would reach the fans very soon. The 30-second long clip featured some of the most fan-favorite moments from the franchise, and the fans boosted the comment section with their love for it right after its premiere.
The trailer had the famous hit song by TM Network, Get Wild, playing throughout it. The song brought back the nostalgia of the original anime series. As the clip progressed, it showed the main lead, Ryo holding a gun, similar to the classic animation. Finally, the video ended with no definitive release date but a hope for the fans that it will come soon.
Plot Details!
City Hunter dates back to the year 1985. The series features Ryo Saeba, who has often been termed the James Bond of the animation industry. Ryo is paired up with Kaori, and they both venture out to fight crime in the city of Tokyo. The trailer featured City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes, which was a 2019 release from the franchise. Thus, there might be a case that City Hunter new movie will likely follow the events after that release.
Moreover, the film will commemorate the 35 years of the anime. So, the upcoming movie will surely try to tick every box of action and romance. The plot will once again bring the private detective, Ryo Saeba, into practice with his partner in crime, Kaori Makimura. Lastly, the future announcements are sure to bring more details revolving around the storyline.
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City Hunter New Movie: Release Date
The makers are yet to fix a date for the premiere of the highly anticipated movie. However, the celebration of the 35 year anniversary is due next year. Thus, fans can expect City Hunter New Movie to be released sometime around 2023. The release section will get updated once it is out. Finally, for more updates, keep coming back to The Anime Daily.