Netflix Confirms Production for Second ‘City Hunter’ Live-Action Film

Summary

• Netflix confirmed that a second City Hunter live-action film is in production
• Ryohei Suzuki returns as Ryo Saeba alongside Misato Morita and Fumino Kimura
• City Hunter 2 is set to release sometime in 2027

Netflix has officially confirmed the production of City Hunter 2, the sequel to its hit live-action adaptation of Tsukasa Hojo’s iconic manga. The announcement comes after the first film’s strong global reception in 2024, which not only topped Netflix’s Global Top 10 (Non-English Films) but also boosted manga sales by 900% and generated significant economic impact in Kobe through its location shoots.

The new installment, set to premiere worldwide in 2027, sees Ryohei Suzuki return as Ryo Saeba, alongside Misato Morita as Kaori Makimura and Fumino Kimura as Saeko Nogami. Directed by Keiichiro Shiraki and written by Junpei Yamaoka, the sequel promises to deliver what Suzuki himself described as “the most quintessential version of City Hunter yet.”

While an official trailer has not yet been released, the production team and cast have hinted at a sequel that dives deeper into the heart of the original story than the first film’s origin-focused narrative. Suzuki emphasized his dedication to capturing the charm of Hojo’s work, noting that the sequel will showcase Ryo Saeba at his coolest and goofiest as he and Kaori navigate the dangerous criminal underworld of Shinjuku. Original author Tsukasa Hojo expressed his delight after visiting the set, specifically praising Suzuki’s remarkable physical transformation and the team’s passionate commitment to the source material.

Netflix’s Shinichi Takahashi further teased that the upcoming film will be more emotional and exhilarating than its predecessor, promising a high-budget entertainment experience that continues to elevate Japanese IP on a global stage.

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『シティーハンター2』
2027年に
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