City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes

We've all seen cheesy private eyes, throwback cartoons with hairstyles from the 1980s, and classic movies from that time. Even real-life characters, such as Michael Knight, enjoyed widespread acclaim. It's possible that at some point or another, each of us has thought about becoming one of those interesting and charming people. On the other hand, perhaps not. This is one of those great shows with a nostalgic vibe, complete with comedy and action from the past.

"City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes," a theatrical film made by Aniplex that takes place in modern-day Shinjuku, started airing in Japan on February 8, 2019, after Sunrise and Kenji Kodama returned to animate and direct the film, respectively. As a crossover, the Kisugi sisters from Cat's Eye are featured in the film. Teruo Satoh and Takahiko Kyōgoku directed the episodes, while Kumiko Takahashi created the characters and Taku Iwasaki wrote the music.

The film premiered at No. 4 in Japan, where it has earned $12.16 million as of March 17, 2019. By April 15, 2019, the film had made $13,691,712 in two months, becoming the third highest-grossing Japanese anime film of 2019, and it had grossed $14 million in Japan by the end of 2019. Shinjuku Private Eyes was released on June 13, 2019 in France. Philippe Lacheau, who directed and starred in the French version of Nicky Larson and the Scent of Cupid, was in charge of selling Shinjuku Private Eyes in France. At Otakon 2019, Discotek Media debuted the English dub of the film.

Tsukasa Hojo wrote and drew the manga series that inspired this film. Action, comedy, and mystery are the genres. It lasted 1 hour and 35 minutes and targeted the Shounen demographic. The anime was rated PG-13 for teens aged 13 and up. At the time of this writing, City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes is streaming via Prime Video.

Tsukasa Hojo's City Hunter (Shitī Hantā) is a Japanese manga series written and drawn by him. Shueisha published it in 35 tankbon volumes after serializing it in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1985 to 1991. Sunrise Studios turned the manga into an anime television series in 1987. The anime series was well-liked in several Asian and European nations. Yomiuri Television aired it, which was directed by Kanetsugu Kodama. Between April 6, 1987, and March 28, 1988, 51 episodes of City Hunter were shown.

The series continues with 63 episodes of City Hunter 2, 13 episodes of City Hunter 3, and City Hunter '91. City Hunter Complete is a 32-disc DVD box set that came out in Japan on August 31, 2005. It has all four series, TV specials, and animated features, as well as an art book and figurines of Ryo and Kaori.

“City Hunter:.357 Magnum” was re-released on June 17, 1989, followed by "Bay City Wars"" on August 25, 1990, and Million Dollar Conspiracy on August 25, 1990. Three television movies were produced: The Secret Service, which aired on January 5, 1996; Goodbye My Sweetheart, which aired on April 25, 1997; and Death of a Vicious Criminal, Ryo Saeba, which aired on April 23, 1999.

A live-action Hong Kong theater rendition of the series was released in 1993. Nicky Larson and Le Parfum de Cupidon, a French action comedy film that stands on its own, came out in France on February 6, 2019. In 2016, it was revealed that a new Chinese film based on "City Hunter" was in the works. In December 2022, Netflix said that a live-action version was in the works. Ryohei Suzuki would play Ryo Saeba in the movie. The film, directed by Yichi Sat, is set to be released on the streaming service in 2024.

Ryo Saeba is the best "City Hunter" because he can shoot better than anyone else and has an unhealthy crush on the opposite sex. Alongside his colleague Kaori, he contributes to the investigation of various cases.

Ai Shindo, a model, was attacked, and she recruited him to be her bodyguard. Shinji Mikuni, the president of an IT company that hired Ai for an advertising campaign, turns out to be an old friend of Kaori's, and the two become involved. Meanwhile, mercenaries are assembling in Shinjuku, and a big arms dealer comes to Japan with a new weapon, but Ryo and Kaori are drifting apart with Mikuni in the picture.

This is something that doesn't come around very often because it's a remake of an anime from the 1980s. The television series City Hunter, which aired in the twentieth century, was a lot of fun to watch and was in a league of its own. People have commented that the amusing graphics and animation they use transport them to the 1980s and give them a feeling of nostalgia.

Moving on, there is never a dull moment during the fight scenes, and it is especially fun to see how well Ryou uses his marksmanship. While some of them appeared surreal in comparison to those from the 1980s, you might enjoy them nonetheless, and bringing back the nostalgic songs and themes from the 1980s that characterize this entire anime series is one of the nicest things that can happen in a current anime! It was a thrill to nearly destroy my sound system by pushing it to level 11 every time the background music began. The finest part is that it was so beautifully integrated with the action sequences.

For those who miss a little eighties nostalgia, Shinjuku Private Eyes unfolds almost word for word like a greatest hits album. There are a number of songs used as inserts in the first City Hunter TV series, including the original anime OP theme song, "Get Wild," by TM Network. In addition, the closing credits honor all of the previous City Hunter anime.

To summarize, if you are a fan of the City Hunter series, I believe you will love and like this movie as Sunrise intended by integrating all of the key factors that made City Hunter a sensation in the 1980s! This series is my recommendation if you like the style of an American animated video. If you enjoy the shounen, or "hero" style, and the traditional means of wielding power, this is the game for you.

There isn't much romance in the program, and there aren't any Ecchi sequences to whet your appetite. But there was a lot of action in this presentation, including a big battle and gun contact near the end. They have a happy ending and live happily ever after. So yeah, if this catches your interest, give this one a spin. You likely won’t be disappointed!