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Time to head back to Shinjuku. After the massive success of the 2024 live-action adaptation, Netflix has officially confirmed city ​​hunter 2 Currently in production.
The original, which received mostly positive reviews on April 25, 2024, served as one of several adaptations of the manga by Tsukasa Hojo. The synopsis reads, “An exceptional marksman and hopeless playboy, private eye Ryo Saeba reluctantly forms an alliance with his late partner’s sister to investigate his death.”
If you were among the millions of viewers who first inspired City Hunter With the movie at the top of the global charts (it spent 3 weeks there, garnering 23.1 million hours watched and 13.3 million views), you’ll be thrilled to know that Ryo Saeba is officially back in time. it. Since its release, it has received 26.1 million views by the end of 2025, according to Netflix engagement reports.
Who is returning for City Hunter 2?
The core team that made the first film a smash hit is reuniting for this follow-up.
Ryohei Suzuki He is set to reprise his role as the noble and goofy Ryo Saeba. want to join him Misato MoritaReturning with the indomitable Kaori Makimura as his partner Fumino Kimura As “No-Nonsense Detective” Seiko Nogami.
Behind the scenes, director Keiichiro Shiraki and writer Junpei Yamaoka are back at the helm, promising to further elevate Hojo’s iconic manga world.
What to expect from City Hunter 2?
While the first film served as a compelling origin story for our iconic pair, the sequel is aiming for something even bigger.
Star Ryohei Suzuki said, “The previous film depicted the original story between Ryo and Kaori.” “In this sequel, we’re delivering what you might call City Hunter – the best version of City Hunter yet.”
Original producer Tsukasa Hojo expressed his excitement after visiting the set, particularly praising Suzuki’s commitment to the character: “I was deeply impressed by the incredible passion of Ryohei Suzuki and the director. In particular, Ryohei’s physical transformation was remarkable.”
Director Keiichiro Shiraki admitted to realizing the importance of the legacy, saying that he and the team were having “daily meetings at a family restaurant somewhere in Tokyo” to ensure the magic of the series for the Reiwa era.
Shinichi Takahashi, Director of Live Action Creative (Japan) at Netflix, highlighted the importance of the project: “After the tremendous response to the previous film, we are really happy to bring you the first sequel to a Netflix film from Japan.”
Takahashi added, “Better than ever, goofier than ever, and more emotional than ever before – City Hunter 2 is coming.”
With production currently underway, we expect to learn more about the plot and release window in the coming months. Stay tuned to What’s on Netflix for all the latest updates on Ryo Saiba’s next big mission.
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