City Hunter: Angel Dust Anime Blu-ray Hits North America July 14
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City Hunter: Angel Dust – New Anime Film Releases in North America
Film opened in Japan in September 2023
© TSUKASA HOJO/COAMIX, 2023 CITY HUNTER MOVIE COMMITTEE
North American Release Announced
Shout! Studios announced on Monday that it will release the new City Hunter anime film, City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust (Gekijōban City Hunter: Tenshi no Namida), on Blu-ray Disc in North America on July 14. The film will be distributed by Anime Limited.
Film Details and Plot
The movie, which first opened in Japan in September 2023, explores the past of Ryo Saeba and the death of his former partner, Hideyuki Makimura. It also centers around Angel Dust, a character significant in the original series.
Returning Voice Cast
- Akira Kamiya as Ryo Saeba
- Kazue Ikura as Kaori Makimura
- Harumi Ichiryūsai as Saeko Nogami
- Tesshō Genda as Umibozu
- Mami Koyama as Miki
- The three Kisugi sisters from Cat's Eye:
- Keiko Toda as Hitomi
- Chika Sakamoto as Ai
- Rica Fukami as Rui (original Rui was voiced by Toshiko Fujita, who passed away in 2018)
- Ryōta Yamasato (comedian duo Nankai Candies) as a man who flirts with Angie and asks her out
- Sekai from FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE as a suspect with a mohawk during a flashback for Saeko Nogami
Creative Team
- Director: Kenji Kodama (also directed the original series)
- Studio: Sunrise and The Answer Studio Co., Ltd.
- Screenplay: Yasuyuki Mutō
- Distributor: Aniplex
Story Focus
The film revolves around Ryo Saeba's past and the death of his partner, Hideyuki Makimura. It also features Angel Dust, a character from the original series.
Music
- TM Network performs the opening theme "Whatever Comes" and the ending theme "Get Wild", which was also the ending song for the original anime.
Special Occasion
This film marks the 35th anniversary of the City Hunter television anime.
Background
City Hunter originated as a manga by Tsukasa Hojo, running from 1985 to 1991 with 35 volumes. It has inspired:
- Four TV anime series
- Multiple movies and specials
- A 2019 anime film City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes
- The newly released Angel Dust film in 2023
- A live-action film on Netflix, launched in April 2024
Manga and Related Media
The manga continues to be popular, with English digital releases via MangaHot, and plans for omnibus print editions licensed by Kana with new translations.
Source: Press release