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New City Hunter Anime Film Reveals Teaser Video, More Returning Cast
posted on by Karen Ressler
The official website for the new anime film Akira Kamiya, returning as Ryo Saeba.
The newly announced cast , all returning from previous installments in the anime franchise, include:
- Youko Asagami) as Saeko Nogami
- Umibōzu
- Mami Koyama as Miki
As previously revealed, Kamiya is returning as protagonist Ryo Saeba, and Kazue Ikura is returning as heroine Kaori Makimura.
Gatchaman Crowds) is composing the music. Other new staff include:
- Episode Directors: Takahiko Kyōgoku
- Chief Animation Director: Yoshihito Hishinuma
- Art Director: Totonyan)
- Color Key: Yuichi Kuboki
- Sound Director: Yukio Nagasaki
- Sound Production: Audio Planning U
- Editor: JAYFILM)
Director Monster Strike the Animation) is penning the script. Sunrise is animating the film.
The new film will move the setting to present-day Shinjuku.
The manga follows Ryō Saeba, a sniper and a private eye ("sweeper") based in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward with unrivaled marksmanship and an over-the-top obsession for the opposite sex. He serves as a bodyguard and other duties for his clients.
Hojo's 1985 manga inspired four television anime series, one anime film, and several video and television specials streamed this version in the United States.
A French live-action film green-lit for December 2018 or later in China.
Hojo's Nichijō (City Hunter Gaiden Mr. Hayato Ijuin's not peaceful life) in April.
Sources: City Hunter film's website, Comic Natalie
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