Netflix has released a trailer for its live-action adaptation of the hit manga, City hunterand is complete with the use of the theme song from the 1980s anime TV series.
The film is set in Tokyo and the story follows Ryo Saeba (Ryohei Suzuki), “a world-class ‘sweeper’ navigating the harsh underbelly of modern Shinjuku, Tokyo. Balancing a casual demeanor with a fun personality, Ryo faces high-stakes challenges in the underworld.”
City hunter was written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo and was serialized in Shueisha’s manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1985 to 1991, before being adapted into an anime TV series in 1987. There are also several other adaptations and spin-offs including four anime TV series, three anime TV specials, five animated feature films, a live-action Korean television drama, and a live-action film starring Jackie Chan.
The Netflix project was directed by Yuichi Satoh, and it looks good! It will be fun to watch! City Hunter will be released on Netflix on April 25th. Watch the trailer!
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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