Ryou Saeba
main character
TV
7.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 59 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 28, 1991 – October 10, 1991
- Season
- Spring 1991
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Kiyoshi Egami
- Original creator
- Tsukasa Houjou
- Music
- Tatsumi Yano
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 75/100
Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Guns79%Episodic79%Police79%Primarily Adult Cast79%Urban79%Male Protagonist60%
overview details
Synopsis
Ryo Saeba is back as the City Hunter, a "sweeper" (private detective) working on the streets of Tokyo. He and sidekick Kaori Makimura are hired to solve the problems of desperate people. When Ryo is not using his sharp shooting skills against bad guys, he's aiming his sites on pretty ladies. Kaori uses a giant anti-ecchi hammer to make sure he behaves
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch City Hunter '91?
Probably, if you enjoy action, comedy and mystery, especially stories with shounen, guns, episodic.
Fans rate it highly: 75/100 on AniList, with 58% of 1.9K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #2 highest-rated anime of 1991.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.7% of viewers drop it.
Watch City Hunter 3 first: this continues its story.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tsukasa Houjou
- Director
- Kiyoshi Egami
- Character design
- Hiroshi Koujina
- Music
- Tatsumi Yano
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: City Hunter 3 (1989), City Hunter: The Secret Service (1996)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like City Hunter '91
City Hunter '91 FAQ
How many episodes does City Hunter '91 have?
City Hunter '91 has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
How long does it take to watch City Hunter '91?
About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is City Hunter '91 finished?
Yes. City Hunter '91 has finished airing — the final episode aired October 10, 1991.
Is there a season 2 of City Hunter '91?
No sequel is listed for City Hunter '91 as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before City Hunter '91?
Watch City Hunter 3 and City Hunter: The Secret Service first — City Hunter '91 is a direct sequel.
Is City Hunter '91 based on a manga?
Yes. City Hunter '91 adapts the manga by Tsukasa Houjou.
Who animated City Hunter '91?
City Hunter '91 was animated by Sunrise and directed by Kiyoshi Egami.
Who sings the opening of City Hunter '91?
The opening, "DOWN TOWN GAME", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch City Hunter '91?
City Hunter '91 is listed on Crunchyroll, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.