Prepare for an exciting trip down memory lane as the highly anticipated City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust, also known as City Hunter: Tenshi no Namida, the final chapter, gears up for its release this fall. Serving as a prequel to the beloved 80s anime series, City Hunter, this movie is set to captivate audiences once again.
City Hunter, also known as ‘Shitī Hantā,’ is a renowned anime series set in the vibrant city of Tokyo. The show revolves around Ryo Saeba, a talented private detective with a penchant for charming women, as he takes on a variety of cases.
Known for its winning combination of action, comedy, and romance, City Hunter follows Ryo’s thrilling adventures. Tsukasa Hojo, the author of the manga series “City Hunter,” captured the hearts of fans with this incredible work, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1985 to 1991.
City Hunter has since become one of Hojo’s most beloved creations, boasting three seasons and several movies that first captivated audiences in 1987. Now, let’s dive into the exciting details of the upcoming movie set to debut this fall!
The release of a brand-new trailer and key visual has set the internet abuzz with anticipation for City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust.
The trailer has also unveiled the theme songs for the movie. The popular Japanese rock band TM Network will make a comeback with both the opening and ending songs.
The ending song will be a rendition of “Get Wild,” the iconic track first released in 1987 from the original series. Additionally, the opening theme song, “Whatever Comes,” will also be performed by TM Network.
City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust (2023) Release date
Fans can mark their calendars for September 8 this year, as that’s when City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust is set to premiere in theaters across Japan. The official Twitter account of the franchise has shared these exciting updates, making the release date official.
Cast and staff
Under the direction of Kenji Kodama and the production studios Sunrise and The Answer, the movie promises to deliver an exceptional experience. Yasuyuki Muto has taken charge of the scriptwriting duties. Here are the talented voice actors who will bring the characters to life:
| Voice Actor | Character |
| Kazue Ikura | Kaori Makimura |
| Akira Kamiya | Ryo Saeba |
| Tessho Genda | Hayato Ijuuin |
| Mami Koyama | Miki |
| Harumi Ichiryuusai | Saeko Nogami |
| Miyuki Sawashiro | Angie |
| Kenyu Horiuchi | Shin Kaibara |
| Tomokazu Seki | Pirarucu |
| Subaru Kimura | Espada |
The theme songs for the movie have also been released in the trailer. The Japanese rock band TM network is returning for both intro and outro songs. ‘Get wild’ the song first released in 1987 from the original series is being performed as the ending song of the movie. Also the opening theme song ‘Whatever comes’ is also performed by TM network.
What to Expect and Where to Watch
City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust will delve into Ryo Saeba’s past and explore the tragic loss of his friend and colleague, Hideyuki Makimura. The movie will also shed light on the significance of the “angel dust” story arc, which played a crucial role in the main series.
Aniplex has partnered with the movie as the official broadcasting distributor. The film will premiere on September 8 this year in Japanese theaters. Additionally, fans around the world will be able to enjoy the movie on Crunchyroll as soon as it is released.
With the franchise’s return, both old and new fans of City Hunter are eagerly awaiting the movie. Nostalgia is in the air as anticipation builds for this highly anticipated release. City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust is set to reignite the passion and excitement surrounding the beloved series.
Stay tuned for more updates as we bring you the latest news on City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust and all things related to this thrilling anime franchise.
