City Hunter

City Hunter 1987

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★ 7.8TMDB 0h 25min 4 seasons

Action & AdventureAnimationComedyMystery

Ryo Saeba works the streets of Tokyo as the City Hunter. He's a "sweeper" and with his sidekick Kaori Makimura, he keeps the city clean. People hire the City Hunter to solve their dangerous problems, which he does with a Colt Python. When Ryo's not working on a case, he's working on getting the ladies, and Kaori must keep him in check with her trusty 10 kg hammer.

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S1·E1 One Cool Sweeper: XYZ is a Dangerous CocktailApr 6, 1987 · TMDB 8.8When there is a spate of random shootings in Shinjuku, a sister of one of the victims wants Ryo to catch the killer and bring him to justice. But Ryo can tell that…S1·E2 Please Kill Me: Crosshairs Don't Become a Pretty GirlApr 12, 1987 · TMDB 7.7Ryo's client is a daughter of a known scientist who developed a deadly microbe that could render humanity sterile. His client wants him to protect her at all costs…S1·E3 Love Don't Leave Me: A Ten Count to TomorrowApr 20, 1987 · TMDB 6.5A boxer is killed over a fight for a championship title, and Ryo must deal with the victim's rival obsessed with glory. At the same time, he must deal with the boxer's…S1·E4 Lady Vanish: Boutique of the ShadowsApr 27, 1987 · TMDB 6.5Ryo's partner Hideyuki is frantic over the disappearance of her sister Kaori as a spate of abductions of women have swept Shinjuku. As he is trying to find his…S1·E5 Goodbye Makimura: A Tearful Birthday on a Rainy NightMay 4, 1987 · TMDB 7.0Hideyuki is killed on Kaori's birthday as he refuses to do a request for the head of a powerful crime syndicate. Ryo must avenge his death.S1·E6 No Romance for this Actress: The Last Shot for HopeMay 11, 1987 · TMDB 6.0As Kaori takes over as Ryo's new partner, Ryo is called upon to solve a string of incidents involving actress Yumiko Sato. As he delves deep into the mystery, he comes…S1·E7 A Gunshot to set the Heart Aflutter: Sad Lonely GirlMay 18, 1987 · TMDB 7.0Ryo's client is a man who wants to fake his own death to be free from a powerful politician so he could be reunited with his daughter. The man admits to be spineless…S1·E8 A One-Hole-Shot to a Lovely: Hands Off My Lady DetectiveMay 25, 1987 · TMDB 6.0A Police detective named Saeko Nogami hires Ryo to obtain a crown containing a microchip which has stolen top secret plans inside. While Ryo agrees to do his job, he…S1·E9 The Gambling Queen: A Bet for Wonderful LoveJun 1, 1987 · TMDB 7.0Ryo must protect a lovely casino dealer as she prepares for a showdown with a rival syndicate in order to win her freedom. Meanwhile, Ryo is pitted against a powerful…S1·E10 One Dangerous Tutor: Home-Cooking from the Heart for a SukebanJun 8, 1987Ryo is tricked into doing bodyguard work for the daughter of a Yakuza Boss being stalked by a biker team. Ryo realizes that the daughter is the leader of a female gang…S1·E11 That Pretty Girl in Tights Prefers the TulipsJun 15, 1987Ryo is requested to assist a female thief in stealing a black tulip from a fraudulent psychic. Kaori finds out that the psychic's butler has a crush on her and decides…S1·E12 Kids Get Special Treatment: A Beautiful Lady from a Dangerous LandJun 22, 1987Ryo must protect a woman and a young boy from another country from being abducted by foreign agents. Kaori soon discovers that the young boy's actions and demeanor are…S1·E13 She's Getting Married at Age Sixteen: A Hot Kiss with a Pop IdolJun 29, 1987Ryo is assigned to protect young pop idol Nagisa from an unknown fanatic, however he is more interested in her female manager. However, it turns out that Nagisa is very…S1·E14 My Foe is a Beautiful Lady?: The Biggest Woman Trap in HistoryJul 6, 1987Saeko enlists the help of Ryo to solve the dissappearances of beautiful women in Shinjuku. The stakes are even higher when Kaori, mistaken for a beautiful woman, is…S1·E15 Ryo's an Instructor at a Women's School?: To Protect a Sweet Young LadyJul 13, 1987Ryo is requested to protect the daughter of a dead tycoon who claims that Ryo had saved her from kidnappers once before. As Ryo tries to find out who is trying to kill…S1·E16 One Frisky Stewardess: Ryo - Self Defense InstructorJul 20, 1987An old friend of Kaori's is being stalked by strange characters who are after strange looking watches that were slipped into her bag. Despite Kaori's efforts to keep…S1·E17 Summer's Lovely Designer: Ryo has a Thing for the Super-High-Leg TypeJul 27, 1987Ryo is recruited by a famous fashion designer's assistant after her designs were stolen by her boss.S1·E18 A Divine Prophecy on a Summer's Evening: Shrine Maiden gets first lesson in loveAug 3, 1987Corrupt businessman, an incompetent assassin, and a old lady complicates Ryo's job to protect a beautiful psychic.S1·E19 A Beach to Remember: An Audition full of DangerAug 10, 1987Ryo is asked to investigate threats made to women attending an audition for a film featuring a handsome actor. One of these ladies attending this audition is hoping to…S1·E20 Her Ladyship Leaves the Mountain: One Long Day for RyoAug 17, 1987Ryo is hired to defend a jungle princess from members of her own tribe intent in breaking their isolation from the modern world.S1·E21 Faceless Snipers: Ryo's and Saeko's Dangerous GameAug 24, 1987When Ryo finds himself in a hotel with Saeko, he is forced to accept a job to protect a former newspaper magnate from hitman that he hired himself.S1·E22 Ryo Plays Cupid: Here's to DiamondsAug 31, 1987While snooping around a lingerie show, Ryo comes across a woman who stole a beautiful diamond necklace from a wealthy young man. The woman asks Ryo to be her lover, but…S1·E23 Buzz Buzz Buzz go the Killer BeesSep 7, 1987A bride literally falls into Ryo's lap and along with it, some goons hired by the jilted groom. While trying to sneak up on her during the middle of the night, Ryo gets…S1·E24 A Rosy Hospital Stay?: An Angel in White in DangerSep 14, 1987In order to find out who is targeting a nurse who is due to be the recipient of a large inheritance, Ryo breaks his foot and ends up in the same hospital the nurse is…S1·E25 An International Relationship of Love: My Counterpart is a Blonde BeautySep 21, 1987Ryo teams up with a beautiful American agent to find out who is smuggling tanks from Japan.S1·E26 What is Love?: Ryo's course in Proper RomanceSep 28, 1987 · TMDB 6.0When a father requests the services of City Hunter to protect his daughter from someone stalking her at work, he finds out that the stalker IS City Hunter. The father…S1·E27 Ryo & Umibozu's Sweet Daddy Longlegs Story (Part 1)Oct 5, 1987 · TMDB 8.0Umibozu returns to ask Ryo to help him protect Maki, the daughter of his old mentor. Ryo learns of the story of Daddy Longlegs and that Umibozu has been supporting her…S1·E28 Ryo & Umibozu's Sweet Daddy Longlegs Story (Part 2)Oct 12, 1987 · TMDB 7.0Umibozu reveals that the man after Maki is Snake, a former comrade who betrayed Umibozu and her father. The final showdown between Umibozu and Snake takes place in a…S1·E29 A 500 Yen Job: A Cute Little Girl wins Ryo's HeartOct 19, 1987 · TMDB 7.0A young girl manages to convince Ryo to help her idol, a budding children's author, from corporate bullies representing a publishing firm. The price: 500 Yen.S1·E30 Ryo's Rival In Love: Give Me KaoriOct 26, 1987 · TMDB 6.0A nephew of a missing wealthy explorer seeks Ryo's services to protect him from his aunt who seeks to obtain his uncle's fortune. However, the young nephew begins to…S1·E31 Fast Paced Romance: A Girl's Love Closing in FastNov 2, 1987 · TMDB 8.0Ryo and Kaori come across two opposing jobs involving the same people. Kaori is hired by a member of a Biker Gang who wants her to pretend to be his girlfriend in order…S1·E32 Don't Die Ryo: Hard Boiled MagnumNov 9, 1987 · TMDB 7.0When Ryo is hired by Saeko to bait a well known assassin, the assassin takes notice and issues a formal challenge to Ryo.S1·E33 Go For It Umibozu: One, Hard-Boiled First Love ConcertoNov 16, 1987 · TMDB 8.0Umibozu is injured while protecting a female pianist with whom he has affection for. He enlists the help of Ryo to help protect the girl from a corrupt politician…S1·E34 Shock! Ryo's a Papa Don't Wake that Sleeping ChildNov 23, 1987 · TMDB 7.0A young girl comes up to Ryo claiming that he is her father. But this is all a ruse by a desperate mother to protect her from her late husband's father who intends to…S1·E35 A Vision Newscaster Ryo's Mokkori Scandal ReportNov 30, 1987Ryo is assigned to protect a famous reporter as she tries to cover a report involving a corrupt politician and Yakuza.S1·E36 A College Girl Plays Hardball for Love! Someone is Trying to Kill MeDec 7, 1987Ryo must try to ascertain whether or not the adopted daughter of a wealthy tycoon is trying to kill herself. The daughter, however, maintains that it is her adopted…S1·E37 Shinjuku Honor All the Way! The Kimono Beauty Wants To Be My Student (Part One)Dec 14, 1987When Hoodlums try to harass the owner of Otora's cafe into selling her business, Ryo intervenes with the help of a young girl who claims to be a member of the Hanafubuki…S1·E38 Shinjuku Honor All the Way! The Kimono Beauty Wants To Be My Student (Part Two)Dec 21, 1987Cast away from the Hanafubuki Gumi, Kitoo and the other hoodlums plot to kill Kikunosuke's father and their former leader. Meanwhile, Kikunosuke, on orders from her…S1·E39 Princess from the Moon! Amnesia Gives Ryo HeadachesDec 28, 1987Ryo runs into a woman who claims she has amnesia and gets notoriously drunk after one sip. Ryo deduces that the girl is not actually suffering from memory loss and is…S1·E40 One Sexy Partner! After Shower CompensationJan 4, 1988Ryo is hired by a female "sweeper" who works for the insurance industry. Their goal is to recover a very expensive diamond stolen from a business tycoon. Once recovered,…S1·E41 Saeko's Little Sister is a Private Eye A Passionate Lady's Big Secret (Part One)Jan 11, 1988A new private investigation agency opens next door and it is run by Reika Nogami, Saeko Nogami's younger sister. While Ryo makes constant advances towards her, he learns…S1·E42 Saeko's Little Sister is a Private Eye A Passionate Lady's Big Secret (Part Two)Jan 18, 1988Reika explains to Ryo about how a corrupt police officer is interfering with narcotics investigations, and how her former partner was killed by the Yakuza and her desire…S1·E43 Utako's Cookie Anniversary Moles on Her Chest and a Love PoemJan 25, 1988Ryo is requested to protect a famous poet from an increasing number of stalkers following her. When Ryo finds out that the men following her are not ordinary stalkers,…S1·E44 We Asked One Hundred Kids, They said, "Ryo's Our Hero."Feb 1, 1988Two brothers have a handful as they deal with a pervert supposedly after their sister who works as a hairstylist. But when they discover a hidden stash of cash stolen in…S1·E45 Three Sisters are Calling! Ryo's Skiing HeavenFeb 8, 1988Ryo is requested to take care of three sisters at a ski resort.S1·E46 Picking Pockets is a Thrill Pick Pockets for Tomorrow!Feb 15, 1988Ryo and Kaori run into Mariko, an old friend of Kaori's and an aspiring pickpocket. Out of concern for her friend, Kaori asks Ryo to try to convince her to give up…S1·E47 Mokkori is the Best Medicine?! A Pool Shot to a Pretty Hustler's HeartFeb 22, 1988Ryo is hired by Yuri, daughter of a famous pool player while she prepares for a match that may determine the fate of her father's pool club. Ryo discovers that Yuri is…S1·E48 O Spring Come Soon to Love's Widow Take Off Those Clothes of MourningFeb 29, 1988A Job referral from Saeko has Ryo protect the widow of a dead tycoon from an unknown extortionist. At the same time, the butler realizes that only Ryo can help the widow…S1·E49 Sister in Doubt Mokkori is Her Guide to Love?Mar 7, 1988Ryo runs into a young beautiful nun who has lost her cross after a night in the town.S1·E50 The Deadliest Enemy! Ryo and Kaori's Final Match (Part One)Mar 14, 1988Kaori has a recurring nightmare regarding Ryo's impending death. Meanwhile, Umibozu narrowly escapes death at the hands of three siblings who are powerful assassins…S1·E51 The Deadliest Enemy! Ryo and Kaori's Final Match (Part Two)Mar 28, 1988With Kaori Kidnapped by the three assassin siblings, the Lodos Mafia issues a formal challenge to Ryo. Ryo, with the help of Umibozu, infiltrates the Lodos Mafia boat in…

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Details

First air date
Apr 6, 1987
Last air date
Oct 10, 1991
Seasons
4
Episodes
140
Episode runtime
25 min
Network
Nippon TV, YTV
Status
Ended
Studios
SUNRISE
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese

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