# Where to Watch City Hunter

**City Hunter begins with the 1987 TV series, a finished run of 51 episodes for viewers who like action mixed freely with broad comedy. Crunchyroll carries this original series. Each 25-minute episode makes it easy to watch a case at a time, while the recurring partnership rewards starting at the beginning. Much of the humor comes from Ryo Saeba's terrible behavior, so enjoyment depends on your tolerance for an older style of skirt-chasing comedy. When a case turns serious, the contrast between his foolish public face and his ability as a troubleshooter supplies much of the appeal. This is a good choice if you want mystery cases and comedy rather than a tightly serialized plot.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/city-hunter)

Crunchyroll is the legal service named for the complete original TV series. Later sequel seasons continue the story, but this 51-episode run is the proper starting place.

## Synopsis

In Tokyo, clients with problems outside ordinary channels can call on City Hunter, a professional troubleshooter who accepts dangerous assignments. Ryo Saeba behaves like an incorrigible flirt until a job demands his full attention. His partner Kaori tries to keep both the work and Ryo under control, turning their friction into the show's main comic rhythm. New clients bring fresh mysteries, while the cases gradually establish the pair's unusual working bond. The premise lets an episode move from ridiculous behavior to tense action without requiring a dense ongoing plot.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 51
- **Premiered:** 1987
- **Studio:** Nippon Sunrise
- **Score:** 7.6

## Watch Order

Begin with the 1987 original and continue into the sequel seasons afterward. Most cases can stand on their own, but watching from episode one gives the partnership and recurring material their intended introduction.

- City Hunter 2 (sequel)

## If You Liked This

- **[Cowboy Bebop](https://hozuna.com/anime/cowboy-bebop)**: Choose this for another gunman who hides formidable ability behind an easygoing pose. Its spacefaring cases exchange Tokyo for a roaming backdrop while keeping the cool, episodic appeal.
- **[Great Pretender](https://hozuna.com/anime/great-pretender)**: This suits viewers drawn to stylish schemes and charming troublemakers. The city-hopping con games offer a modern variation on the caper energy found in City Hunter's cases.
- **[Trigun](https://hozuna.com/anime/trigun)**: Try this if Ryo's switch from comic fool to exceptional gunman is your favorite part. Its lead uses a similarly disarming persona when danger is not demanding his full attention.
- **[Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5](https://hozuna.com/anime/bungo-stray-dogs-season-5)**: 
- **[Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4](https://hozuna.com/anime/bungo-stray-dogs-season-4)**: 
- **[Dorohedoro Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/dorohedoro-season-2)**: 
- **[Bungo Stray Dogs Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/bungo-stray-dogs-season-2)**: 
- **[Bungo Stray Dogs Season 3](https://hozuna.com/anime/bungo-stray-dogs-season-3)**: 

## FAQ

### Where can I legally watch City Hunter?

Crunchyroll carries the original City Hunter TV series. That is the only service listed for this page.

### How many episodes are in the original City Hunter series?

The 1987 TV series has 51 episodes. Each episode runs for 25 minutes, so the case-focused format is easy to watch in small batches.

### Is City Hunter episodic or serialized?

It is primarily episodic, with individual clients and cases providing the immediate story. The recurring cast and their relationships still make watching in order more satisfying.

### Is the original City Hunter series finished?

Yes, the original TV run is finished. Its 51 episodes form a complete first series, with sequel seasons continuing afterward.

### Where should I start City Hunter?

Start with the 1987 TV series covered on this page. Its opening episodes establish the central partnership before the largely self-contained cases settle into their regular rhythm.