City Hunter 3: A perfect balance of action and humor

City Hunter 3 - City Hunter Three

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

October 15, 1989 - January 21, 1990 Every Sunday 7:00pm - 7:30pm

■Broadcasting station

Yomiuri TV

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 13

■Original Story

Original work by Hojo Tsukasa

■ Director

Director: Kenji Kodama

■ Production

Yomiuri TV, Sunrise

■Works

©Hojo Tsukasa/NSP, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise

■ Story

Ryo Saeba, known as the City Hunter, is a skilled sweeper based in the big city of Shinjuku. He is usually a womanizer and unprincipled, but he always completes any requests he receives, and requests come in from various beautiful women. Ryo takes on cases with his beloved Colt Python 357 Magnum and his partner, Kaori Makimura.

■Explanation

This is the third installment of the popular TV series, produced after the positive reviews of the previous two works. The original is the popular comic of the same name by Hojo Tsukasa. The world view of the story and the main staff are the same as the previous works. In this work, the chic color scheme creates an adult atmosphere and attempts a more dramatic production.

■Cast

・Ryo Saeba [The character for "animal" is a character for "comrades"] / Akira Kamiya, Kaori Makimura, Kazue Ikura, Saeko Nogami, Yoko Asagami, Reika Nogami, Yoshino Takamori, Umibozu, Tesshō Genda, Miki, Mami Koyama, Kasumi Aso, Mina Tominaga

■ Main staff

・Planning/Michihiko Suwa (Yomiuri TV)
・Original story/Hojo Tsukasa・Character design/Kamimura Sachiko・Art directors/Miyamae Mitsuharu, Azuma Junichi・Chief animation director/Kitahara Takeo・Director of photography/Ito Shuichi・Editor/Tsurubuchi Films・Sound directors/Urakami Yasuo, Kobayashi Katsuyoshi・Music/Yano Tatsumi・Director/Kodama Kenji・Producers/Ueda Masuro (Sunrise), Suwa Michihiko (Yomiuri TV)

■Subtitle

・Episode 115/Declaration to get rid of bulges! XYZ saves the world ・Episode 116/Caught red-handed in the act of love! How to persuade a beautiful lawyer ・Episode 117/Fragrance is also gone! ■ and the daughter "Pinch hitter marriage story"
・Episode 118/Dangerous detective play! Python for the young lady・Episode 119/Dangerous detective play! Python for the young lady・Episode 120/Stubborn Umibozu! Jealousy Kitten Story・Episode 121/Love is Diving! When a beautiful woman changes into a swimsuit・Episode 122/Who is ■? A female college student is also mesmerized by the thrill・Episode 123/Rain and Sunshine Love Forecast! A Love Umbrella for a Beautiful Newscaster・Episode 124/A Wedding Dress for Christmas・Episode 125/A Wedding Dress for Christmas・Episode 126/Goodbye CITY Farewell Gift・Episode 127/Goodbye CITY Farewell Gift

* ■ is a member of the furry genre

City Hunter 3's appeal and reviews

City Hunter 3 is a TV anime series that aired from 1989 to 1990 and is based on the popular manga by Hojo Tsukasa. This series, produced after the success of the first two films, further deepened the world of City Hunter and provided new appeal to viewers. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal and reviews of City Hunter 3.

Story and Characters

The story of City Hunter 3 is set in Shinjuku, where Ryo Saeba and his partner Kaori Makimura solve various requests. Ryo is a womanizer and unprincipled, but he also has a professional side that always completes requests. This contrast is one of the reasons why he is loved by viewers, and the fact that he receives many requests from women is also an attractive feature.

The appeal of the characters is also a major point. Kamiya Akira, who plays Ryo Saeba, perfectly expresses Ryo's witty talk and the intensity of his serious scenes. Ikura Kazue, who plays Kaori Makimura, also plays an important role in bringing out the combination with Ryo. Furthermore, the supporting characters such as Umibozu, Nogami Saeko, and Nogami Reika are also unique, adding depth to the story.

Production and visuals

City Hunter 3 uses chic colors to create an adult atmosphere. This makes the dramatic development of the story stand out even more. Director Kenji Kodama has used his experience from the previous work while incorporating new ideas to provide viewers with a fresh and moving experience.

Character designer Sachiko Kamimura used designs that maximized the appeal of the original work, enhancing the film's visual appeal. Art directors Mitsuharu Miyamae and Junichi Azuma also worked on background art that realistically recreated the atmosphere of Shinjuku, the setting of the story. With the help of animation director Takeo Kitahara and cinematographer Shuichi Ito, the quality of the visuals is also extremely high.

Music and Sound

The music was composed by Tatsumi Yano and plays an important role in enhancing the worldview of City Hunter 3. The opening theme "Super Girl" and the ending theme "Get Wild Decade Run" are songs that will leave a strong impression on viewers. Additionally, the sound effects by sound directors Yasuo Urakami and Katsuyoshi Kobayashi also succeed in enhancing the tension and emotion of the story.

The appeal of the episode

Each episode of City Hunter 3 depicts the growth and relationship between Ryo and Kaori through each individual request. Particularly memorable episodes include episode 115, "No more bulges! XYZ saves the world," and episode 126, "Goodbye City, a farewell gift." These episodes deeply portrayed Ryo's humanity and his bond with Kaori, leaving a deep impression on viewers.

Viewer reactions and ratings

City Hunter 3 received high praise, just like the previous two films. Viewers praised the interesting story, the appeal of the characters, and the quality of the production. It was also praised for further deepening the worldview of City Hunter, garnering support from fans.

In particular, the relationship between Ryo and Kaori, and the way in which requests are resolved in each episode were well received by viewers. The chic color scheme also gave the series a fresh, adult feel, capturing the hearts of viewers. Furthermore, the music and sound effects were also highly praised as important elements that add excitement to the story.

City Hunter 3 Recommendation Points

City Hunter 3 is recommended not only for fans of City Hunter, but also for those who like action and drama. Below, we will introduce the recommended points of City Hunter 3 in detail.

A mix of action and drama

City Hunter 3 is a work with an excellent balance of action and drama. The action scenes in which Ryo is active are powerful and captivate the viewer. At the same time, the relationship between Ryo and Kaori and the human drama that unfolds through the requests are also deeply depicted, moving the viewer's heart. This fusion of action and drama is the major appeal of City Hunter 3.

Character Appeal

The characters in City Hunter 3 are all unique and charming. In particular, Ryo Saeba's witty talk and professional side, Kaori Makimura's strength and kindness, and Umibozu's humor are loved by viewers. The appeal of these characters is an important factor in making the story more exciting.

Production and visual quality

The production and visual quality of City Hunter 3 is very high, leaving a strong impression on viewers. The adult atmosphere created by the chic coloring, the attractive character designs, and the realistic background art all add to the visual appeal. Director Kenji Kodama's new endeavors also provide viewers with fresh impressions.

Music and sound effects

The music and sound of City Hunter 3 are also important elements that add excitement to the story. The music by Tatsumi Yano has powerful melodies that capture the hearts of viewers and enhance the worldview of the story. In addition, the sound effects by sound directors Yasuo Urakami and Katsuyoshi Kobayashi also succeed in enhancing the tension and emotion of the story.

Episode diversity

Each episode of City Hunter 3 depicts the growth and relationship between Ryo and Kaori through the requests they receive, and various storylines unfold. Particularly memorable episodes include episode 115, "No more bulges! XYZ saves the world," and episode 126, "Goodbye City, a farewell gift." These episodes deeply portrayed Ryo's humanity and his bond with Kaori, leaving viewers deeply moved.

summary

City Hunter 3 is a work that further deepens the worldview of City Hunter, and the fusion of action and drama, the appeal of the characters, the quality of the production and visuals, the music and sound effects, and the diversity of the episodes left a strong impression on viewers. This work is recommended not only for City Hunter fans, but also for those who like action and drama. Please watch City Hunter 3 and experience its charm for yourself.