A new theater version of the anime "City Hunter," based on Tsukasa Hojo's popular manga, is to be produced. In addition, a super special trailer has been unveiled. This year marks 35 years since "City Hunter" began airing as an animated television series. The original manga has sold 50 million copies. 1987 saw the start of the TV anime, which despite its hard-boiled content, was also a big hit for its comedic elements such as "mokkori" and "100-ton hammer. Hunter Shinjuku Private Eyes" was released in theaters and was a huge hit, grossing over 1.5 billion yen. In the new film version, the voice of Ryo Saeba is voiced by Akira Kamiya and the ending theme is "Get Wild" by TM NETWORK, a familiar lineup. Today marks the 35th anniversary of the release of "Get Wild" (April 8, 1987). The release date for the new "City Hunter the Movie" (tentative title) has not yet been determined. Comments from the original author, Mr. Hojo, Kamiya, and Tetsuya Komuro of TM NETWORK are as follows. Tsukasa Hojo. Thank you for waiting for my new work. I am deeply moved to be able to tell you all about it on this day, which is exactly 35 years since the first episode of the anime. It has been decided that "Get Wild" will also be used for the ending. I can't tell you what it is yet, but I can tell you that this new work is going to be different from the last one. I hope you are looking forward to it. Akira Kamiya I was happy when I heard the news. The eternal hero, the good-looking Ryo (*The original is written in kanji), is coming back. I hope the story, music, and other aspects of the film will be as wonderful as you expect. I'm sorry you had to wait so long. You're the one who called me!" [Tetsuya Komuro Get Wild" would not have been created without "City Hunter. I realized once again that you cannot create a long-selling hit song that will be loved for 35 years, no matter how hard you try. Get Wild" is like a "person. I am grateful for that. I am looking forward to the latest "City Hunter" film.
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
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・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
