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description City Hunter Overview

"City Hunter" is a notorious contractor group with the call sign "XYZ." No matter the job, they will take it, cleaning up the scum on the streets of Tokyo. The key member of City Hunter is Ryou Saeba; armed with his trusty Colt Python and pinpoint accuracy, he works alongside willful tomboy Kaori Makimura. Together they solve tough cases and tackle the numerous dangers that accompany their trade head-on. However, when he's not out hunting crooks and villains, Ryou finds pleasure in chasing beautiful ladies with only Kaori and her one hundred-ton hammer to keep him in check.

From pickpockets and arms dealers to crime syndicates, nothing can stand in the way of Ryou Saeba when he takes aim at...

help City Hunter FAQ

What does XYZ mean in City Hunter?

In City Hunter, clients use XYZ as a signal to contact Ryo Saeba when they have nowhere else to turn. The message is famously associated with the Shinjuku Station blackboard setup in the original series.

What gun does Ryo Saeba use in City Hunter?

Ryo is strongly associated with the Colt Python .357 Magnum. His precision shooting, including the one-hole shot gag, is one of the defining action traits of Tsukasa Hojo's character.

How much of the 1987 City Hunter anime is there?

The first City Hunter TV anime was produced by Sunrise and aired for 51 episodes from April 1987 to March 1988. It was followed by City Hunter 2, City Hunter 3, and City Hunter '91.

Are Shinjuku Private Eyes and Angel Dust connected to the old City Hunter anime?

Yes, City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes is a 2019 theatrical anime film, and City Hunter: Angel Dust followed in 2023. Both revive Ryo Saeba and Kaori Makimura decades after the original 1980s TV run.

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