Ryo Saeba works the streets of Tokyo as the City Hunter. He's a "sweeper" and with his sidekick Kaori Makimura, he keeps the city clean. People hire the City Hunter to solve their dangerous problems, which he does with a Colt Python. When Ryo's not working on a case, he's working on getting the ladies, and Kaori must keep him in check with her trusty 10 kg hammer.
Episodes
51
Aired
Spring 1987
Score
7.6
Popularity
#2067
CrimeEpisodicGunsPrimarily Adult CastSlapstickUrbanMale ProtagonistDetective
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