Celebrate City Hunter Day: Honoring 40 Years of Action and Adventure!
Explore the whimsical world of Tsukasa Hojo, where 40 years of creativity defy expectations and embrace playful artistry!
Celebrating 40 Years of City Hunter
Tsukasa Hōjō: “I never thought that people would be reading it 40 years later, so I was free to draw silly things as if I was throwing away my shame.”
A Special Announcement
On February 26, the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the City Hunter and Cat's Eye series celebrated a remarkable milestone by revealing an exclusive 40th Anniversary illustration. The post expressed gratitude for the unwavering support from fans over the decades and introduced a dedicated City Hunter 40th Anniversary website. In a delightful twist, the Japan Anniversary Association also designated February 26 as City Hunter Day, coinciding with the series' first serialization in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine back in 1985.
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Official Announcement from the Series
In a heartfelt message, the City Hunter official account shared:
✨ City Hunter 40th Anniversary✨
Today, thanks to everyone's support, we have reached our 40th anniversary🎉 Thank you so much‼️
40th anniversary special site open 👇
I hope to celebrate this anniversary together with everyone.😊
The creator, Tsukasa Hōjō, humorously reflected on his journey, noting how he never expected his work to resonate with fans so many years later. He fondly recalled the antics of Ryo Saeba, the series' main character, and expressed hopes for Ryo's enduring legacy.
Anniversary Events and Promotions
The City Hunter anniversary year is packed with exciting events:
- Exhibition: The Ueno Royal Museum will host a City Hunter 40th Anniversary Exhibition from November 12 to December 28.
- Fan Campaign: From February 26 to March 31, fans can participate in a campaign to vote for their favorite City Hunter moments. Three lucky fans will win a plaque featuring the selected scenes.
- Free Chapters: Fans can read the first 100 chapters of the manga for free via the Manga Hot app until March 31 JST.
- Collaboration: A partnership with FILA has resulted in a unique City Hunter-inspired shoe, the FILA FX-2, which is now available for pre-order.
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A Legacy of Storytelling
Since its debut in Weekly Shonen Jump on February 26, 1985, City Hunter has captivated audiences with its blend of action and humor, following the escapades of Ryo Saeba and his partner Kaori Makimura. After concluding in 1991, Hōjō continued to explore these themes with the sequel series Angel Heart.
For more information, visit the City Hunter 40th Anniversary website.
Sources: City Hunter and Cat's Eye series' X/Twitter account, City Hunter 40th Anniversary's website (link 2, link 3), Japan Anniversary Association, Comic Natalie