City Hunter: .357 Magnum (dub) -
“I was endlessly amused by the fact that Ryo's VA sounds vaguely like "Re-animator" actor Jeffrey Combs; but the plot hinges on a lot of West German/East German political intrigue, the tension and seriousness of which is undermined by the fact that the dub...” Letterboxd · 1 year ago
The film maintains the series' signature blend of slapstick comedy and slick gunplay, culminating in a satisfying, explosive finale. While some fans feel it plays it a bit safe by feeling like an extended TV episode, the high-quality animation from Sunrise Studios elevates it above the standard broadcast quality. City Hunter: .357 Magnum (Dub)
Reviewers often highlight the balance between Ryo’s perverted antics and his badass professionalism. “I was endlessly amused by the fact that
The script leans heavily into '90s slang; one reviewer joked the word "nookie" appears more times than at a late-'90s Limp Bizkit concert. Community Perspectives The script leans heavily into '90s slang; one
Review: City Hunter: .357 Magnum (Dub) A nostalgic, high-octane "fun lark" that perfectly captures the late-'80s action vibe, though its English dub is famously hit-or-miss depending on your tolerance for camp. The Experience
'City Hunter: .357 Magnum' review by HKFanatic • Letterboxd
Martin Blacker delivers a memorable performance as Ryo (Joe Saeba), with some reviewers noting he sounds curiously like actor Jeffrey Combs.