City Hunter 2 - City Hunter Two - Review and Recommendation■ Public MediaTV anime series ■ Original Mediacomics ■ Broadcast periodApril 2, 1988 - July 1, 1989 Every Saturday 18:00 - 18:30 ■Broadcasting stationYomiuri TV ■Frequencies120 min ■ Number of EpisodesEpisode 63 ■Original StoryOriginal work by Hojo Tsukasa ■ DirectorDirector: Kenji Kodama ■ ProductionYomiuri TV, Sunrise ■Works©Hojo Tsukasa/NSP, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise ■ Story In Shinjuku, a big city where many people pass each other, various troubles, crimes, and conspiracies are waiting to swallow people up. However, if you get into a difficult situation, just write "XYZ" on the message board at the east exit. That's a signal that "there is no turning back." It's a request to trouble sweeper, City Hunter Ryo Saeba [Kemono radical with Ryou]. ■Explanation The second TV series following on from the previous City Hunter. The setting was retained, and new episodes were drawn with familiar characters. From this series onwards, Umibozu and Miki became a regular pair, and Miki's cafe Cat's Eye became a hangout spot for Ryo and his friends. ■Cast・Ryo Saeba [The character for "animal" is a character for "friends"] / Akira Kamiya, Kaori Makimura, Kazue Ikura, Saeko Nogami, Yoko Asagami, Reika, Yoshino Takamori, Umibozu, Tesshō Genda, Miki, Mami Koyama ■ Main staff・Planning/Michihiko Suwa (Yomiuri TV) ■Subtitle・Episode 52/Is ■ engaged?! Meet, fall in love and find out your fortune! ■ EvaluationCity Hunter 2 is a TV anime series that aired from 1988 to 1989, and was produced as a sequel to the previous City Hunter. It is based on the manga of the same name by Hojo Tsukasa, and was directed by Kodama Kenji. It was produced by Yomiuri TV and Sunrise, and aired on Yomiuri TV from 6:00 to 6:30 PM every Saturday, with a total of 63 episodes. The story is set in the big city of Shinjuku and follows the exploits of Ryo Saeba (the character for animal and comrade) who works as a trouble sweeper and his friends. The setting in which requests are sent to Ryo by writing "XYZ" on the message board at the east exit of Shinjuku has been carried over from the previous series, providing a familiar worldview for viewers. In this series, the duo of Umibozu and Miki has been established, and new elements have been added, such as Miki's cafe Cat's Eye appearing as a hangout spot for Ryo and his friends. The cast includes Kamiya Akira as Ryo Saeba, Ikura Kazue as Kaori Makimura, Asagami Yoko as Saeko Nogami, Takamori Yoshino as Reika, Genda Tesshō as Umibozu, and Koyama Mami as Miki. These voice actors have continued to appear from the previous work, bringing out the best in their characters. Kamiya Akira's voice for Ryo Saeba in particular is cool yet humorous, leaving a strong impression on viewers. The main staff included Michihiko Suwa (Yomiuri TV) in charge of planning, Sachiko Kamimura in charge of character design, Mika Akitaka in charge of mechanical design, Mitsuharu Miyamae and Junichi Azuma as art directors, Takeo Kitahara as chief animation director, Ichita Furubayashi as director of photography, Tsurubuchi Eiga as editor, Yasuo Urakami as sound director, Tatsumi Yano as music composer, Kenji Kodama as director, and Masuro Ueda (Sunrise) and Michihiko Suwa (Yomiuri TV) as producers. This work, which was produced by this team of staff, captivated viewers with its high-quality visuals and music. The subtitles depict different themes and events in each episode, and are designed to draw the viewer's interest. For example, in episodes 52 and 53, "■ is your fiance?! Meet, fall in love and get your fortune told!", Ryo's fiance appears, emphasizing the romance element. Also, in episodes 66 and 67, "Don't Die! Umibozu!! Magnum of Love and Revenge", Umibozu's past is revealed, leading to a dramatic development. These episodes have the power to make the viewer empathize with the characters. "City Hunter 2" continues the success of its predecessor, but the introduction of new characters and a deeper story make it even more appealing. In particular, the pairing of Umibozu and Miki offers a new perspective, giving viewers a fresh impression. In addition, the subtitles and story development for each episode are designed to keep viewers interested, and the series is full of worthwhile episodes. ■Recommendation"City Hunter 2" is a work that can be recommended not only to anime fans of the 80s, but also to modern viewers. In particular, the human drama depicted through the unique profession of trouble sweeper and the exploits of the humorous characters will be enjoyed by a wide range of generations. In addition, the subtitles and story development of each episode are designed to attract the viewer's interest, and the series continues to be a worthwhile watch. When watching this film, please pay attention to the following points:
"City Hunter 2" is a work that can be recommended not only to anime fans of the 80s, but also to modern viewers. In particular, the human drama depicted through the unique profession of trouble sweeper and the exploits of the humorous characters will be enjoyed by a wide range of generations. In addition, the subtitles and story development of each episode are designed to attract the viewer's interest, and the series continues to be a worthwhile watch. When watching this film, please pay attention to the following points:
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