City Hunter '91's appeal and reviews: The perfect balance of action and humor

City Hunter '91 - City Hunter Ninety-One

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

April 28, 1991 - October 10, 1991

■Broadcasting station

Yomiuri TV

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 13

■Original Story

Original work by Hojo Tsukasa

■ Director

Kiyoshi Egami

■Works

©Hojo Tsukasa/NSP, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise

■ Story

"City Hunter" is a duo of professional sweepers, Saeba Isamu and Makimura Kaori. Once they accept a job, they will complete it perfectly, no matter what it is, from bodyguarding to murder. To make a request, write your contact information and "XYZ" on the message board at the east exit of Shinjuku Station. This means that you have no choice. Today, City Hunter, along with his rival Umibozu and detective Nogami Saeko, are busy fighting against evil that cannot be punished by law in the streets of Shinjuku.
This fourth series, which started after a year and three months, aired episodes that showed the importance of partners, a confrontation between ? and Umibozu, and an encounter between ? and Kaori's brother, Makimura Hideyuki.
Work subtitle

■ Main staff

・Original story: Hojo Tsukasa ・Director: Egami Kiyoshi ・Character design: Kamishina Hiroshi ・Music: Yano Tatsumi

■Subtitle

Episode 1: The great revival of the mysterious duo! A beautiful woman descends from the sky Episode 2: Farewell, Kaori! City Hunter's arrest order Episode 3: A beautiful woman who buys danger! Memories are beyond the light Episode 4: Love is also an A-class license! The beauty getaway artist arrives!
Episode 5: Horror! Shinjuku Ghost Story!! The Wandering Soul of a Beautiful Woman Episode 6: Requiem of Farewell - See that Face Again Episode 7: A Very Peaceful Day for Mr. Hayato Ijuin Episode 8: Revenge of the Beautiful Woman! ? - The Blues of Sorrow Episode 9: Where Does the Gunpowder Go... City Hunter Dies at Dawn!
・Episode 10: Just for Tonight...A Cinderella Story in the City
・Episode 11 / Trigger covered in scars! The detective Saeko loved ・Episode 12 / The case of the necklace of memories! ?, the villainess, and Makimura ・Episode 13 / Lullaby of requiem The nobleman from a faraway land

■ Related works

・[TVA] 87.04.06-88.03.28 City Hunter (all 51 episodes)
・[MVA] 89.06.17 City Hunter: Magnum of Love and Destiny ・[TVA] 96.01.05 City Hunter Special '96 The Secret Service (1 episode)

The appeal and evaluation of City Hunter '91

City Hunter '91 is the fourth series of City Hunter that was broadcast in 1991, and is a TV anime series based on the original manga by Hojo Tsukasa. The series was welcomed by fans as the first new work in one year and three months, and attracted many viewers. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal and evaluation of City Hunter '91.

The appeal of the story

The story of City Hunter '91 depicts the duo Saeba I and Makimura Kaori as they operate in the streets of Shinjuku. They are professional clients known as "Sweepers" and are able to complete any request, from bodyguarding to assassination. They make requests in a unique way, by writing "XYZ" on the message board at the east exit of Shinjuku Station, which means "there is no turning back". The series depicts various episodes, such as the importance of the partnership between I and Kaori, I's confrontation with his rival Umibozu, and I's meeting with Kaori's brother, Makimura Hideyuki.

One particularly memorable episode is episode 1, "The Great Resurrection of the Mysterious Duo! A Beauty Falls from the Sky." In this episode, ? and Kaori team up again to take on a new request. Another highlight is episode 9, "The Smoke of Gunfire... City Hunter Dies at Dawn!", in which ? takes on a life-or-death battle. Through these episodes, viewers can sense the growth and bond between ? and Kaori.

Character Appeal

The characters in City Hunter '91 retain the charm of the original. The main character, Saeba I, is a cool and collected sweeper, but also shows a gentle side towards Kaori. Makimura Kaori is a brave woman who supports I as his partner and sometimes throws herself into dangerous missions. In addition, characters with unique personalities such as his rival Umibozu and detective Nogami Saeko add excitement to the story.

In particular, the relationship between ? and Kaori is a big part of the appeal of this series. The two trust each other and grow together despite the occasional clash. ?'s cool appearance and Kaori's bright personality are a perfect match, drawing viewers in. In addition, the confrontation scene with Umibozu depicts ?'s strength and Umibozu's humorous side, entertaining the viewers.

Animation and Music

The animation for City Hunter '91 was created by director Kiyoshi Egami and character designer Hiroshi Kamishina. It faithfully reproduces the atmosphere of the original work, while powerfully depicting scenes with action and battle scenes. The music was also composed by Tatsumi Yano, and plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. In particular, the opening theme "Super Shooter" and the ending theme "Get Wild" are masterpieces that leave a strong impression on viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

City Hunter '91 is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to viewers who like action and suspense. It has been highly praised for its story development, the charm of its characters, and the quality of its animation and music. Furthermore, compared to other City Hunter works, this series is particularly focused on the relationship and growth of Kaori and Hikaru, making it an important work for enjoying the entire series.

Furthermore, City Hunter '91 is loved by many fans not only when it was broadcast in 1991, but even today. It is available to watch on streaming services and DVDs, so you can enjoy looking back on the past series. You can also enjoy the world of City Hunter even more by checking out other works in the City Hunter series as related works.

Related works

The following works are related to City Hunter '91.

• [TVA] 87.04.06-88.03.28 City Hunter (51 episodes) - The first TV anime series, depicting the exploits of Kaori and her friends.
• [MVA] 89.06.17 City Hunter: Magnum of Love and Destiny - This animated film depicts the new adventures of Kaori and her friends.
• [TVA] 96.01.05 City Hunter Special '96 The Secret Service (1 episode) - A special episode showing ? and Kaori taking on a new request.

By watching these related works, you can understand and enjoy the world of City Hunter more deeply. In particular, by knowing the story before and after City Hunter '91, you will be able to feel the growth of Kaori and Kaori and the changes in their relationship more clearly.

Conclusion

City Hunter '91 is a wonderful work that continues the charm of the original while depicting a new story and character growth. It is full of highlights, such as the partnership between A and Kaori and the showdown with Umibozu, and will draw viewers in. The animation and music are also of high quality, making it a work that will leave a strong impression on viewers. This is a work that can be recommended not only to City Hunter fans, but also to those who like action and suspense. Be sure to watch City Hunter '91 and enjoy the adventures of A and Kaori.