Ryou Saeba
main character
MOVIE
7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 8, 2019
- Season
- Winter 2019
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Kenji Kodama
- Original creator
- Tsukasa Houjou
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
1h 40m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Urban79%Shounen75%Police70%Guns70%Male Protagonist60%Primarily Adult Cast60%Crossover40%
MOVIEFINISHED2019 WINTER7.2 / 10 AniList score
City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes
シティーハンター 新宿プライベートアイズ
Synopsis
Ryo Saeba is a sniper and private eye ("sweeper") based in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward, who possesses unrivaled marksmanship and an over-the-top obsession for the opposite sex. He and his partner Kaori Makimura serve as bodyguards and perform other duties for his clients. Their latest client is Ai Shindo, a model who's being attacked by mysterious people and unknowingly holds the key to a vast city-wide conspiracy. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes?
City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 51% of 1,473 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #36 highest-rated film of 2019, and #49 most popular film of 2019 on AniList.
Of the 2.5K AniList users who started it, 2.7% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 2.2K have finished it.
As a 100-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Mystery — especially urban, shounen, police, guns.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tsukasa Houjou
- Director
- Kenji Kodama
- Character design
- Kumiko Takahashi
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust (2023)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Mr. Cool”
Endings (2)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes FAQ
How long is City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes?
City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes runs 100 minutes (1 h 40 min).
Is City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes finished?
Yes. City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes has finished airing — the final episode aired February 8, 2019.
Is there a season 2 of City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes?
Yes — the story continues in City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust (2023).
Is City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes based on a manga?
Yes. City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes adapts the manga by Tsukasa Houjou.
Who animated City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes?
City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes was animated by Sunrise and directed by Kenji Kodama.
Who sings the opening of City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes?
The opening, "Mr. Cool", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes?
City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes is listed on RetroCrush, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.