New trailer for Netflix's next big manga adaptation promises a fun, action-packed take on Tokyo crime-fighting
City Hunter is released on April 25
The final trailer for City Hunter, Netflix's next big manga adaptation, is here – and it promises a roller coast꧒er of humor and action through Tokyo's criminal underworld.
Per the official synopsis, "the story follows Ryo Saeba, portrayed by Ryohei Suzuki, a premier 'sweeper' navigating the gritty underbelly of modern-day Shinjuku, Tokyo. Balancing a cool demeanor with a fun personality, Ryo tackles high-stakes challenges in 💃the underworld. Misato Morita steps into the role of the heroine, Kaori Makimura, in this action-packed adventure."
Written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo, City Hunter was published in Weekly Shōnen Jump between 1985 and 1991. Netflix's upcoming film is the first live-action movie adaptation to be produced in Japan, with previous big-screen outings being made in Hong Kong and France. It was also adapted into a popular anime series, which was released between 1987 and 1988.
Set in modern-day Tokyo, the trailer has a retro look that's compounded by the '80s music playing in the background – that just so 💎happens to be the theme music for the anime series. As well as hallway fight scenes, plenty of gu🐽nfire, and the possiboloty of sinister conspiracies at play, the trailer also features plenty of humor, mainly playing off the mismatched dynamic between Ryo and Kaori.
Manga adaptations have been a hit for the streamer this year, with the recently released sci-fi series Parasyte: The Grey, based on Hitoshi Iwaak's Parayste, racing up the charts to the platform's number 1 spot after its first weekend online.
City Hunter arrives on Netflix on April 25. In the meantime, check out our guide to the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best Netflix movies to add to your watch list now.
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