City Hunter (1988 film)

City Hunter, known in Japan as City Hunter: The Movie (劇場版 シティーハンター), is a 1988 adult animated action comedy film directed by, and written by. Based on the by, the film follows the exploits of Ryo Saeba, a "sweeper" who is always found chasing beautiful girls and a private detective who works to rid Tokyo of crime, along with his associate or partner, Hideyuki Makimura. Their "City Hunter" business is an underground jack-of-all-trades operation, contacted by writing the letters "XYZ" on a blackboard at Shinjuku Station. One day, Hideyuki is murdered, and Ryo must take care of Hideyuki's sister, Kaori, a tomboy who becomes his new partner in the process. However, Kaori is very susceptible and jealous, often hitting Ryo with a giant hammer when he does something perverted. The story also follows the behind-the-scenes romance between Ryo and Kaori and the way they cooperate throughout each mission.

Voice cast

 * as Ryo Saeba
 * as Kaori Makimura
 * as Hideyuki Makimura