City Hunter (1987)
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City Hunter is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
City Hunter has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese series never see. It's sitting at 7.8/10 on TMDB across 68 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is 4 seasons deep — Japanese action & adventure with an animation streak. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a number you can lean on. 68 ratings isn't much to go on
- you're not starting a 4-season show this week
- Why
- It rates 7.8/10 on 68 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Ryo Saeba works the streets of Tokyo as the City Hunter. He's a "sweeper" and with his sidekick Kaori Makimura, he keeps the city clean. People hire the City Hunter to solve their dangerous problems, which he does with a Colt Python. When Ryo's not working on a case, he's working on getting the ladies, and Kaori must keep him in check with her trusty 10 kg hammer.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Action & Adventure / Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 7 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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