Nostalgia Alert! Netflix Confirms 'City Hunter 2' with Ryohei Suzuki, Promising More Action and Emotion

Netflix has officially confirmed the production of 'City Hunter 2', the sequel to its hit live-action adaptation of Tsukasa Hojo’s iconic manga. The announcement follows the first film’s strong global reception in 2024, which not only topped Netflix’s Global Top 10 (Non-English Films) but also boosted manga sales by 900% and generated significant economic impact in Kobe through its location shoots.

The new installment, set to premiere worldwide in 2027, sees Ryohei Suzuki return as Ryo Saeba, alongside Misato Morita as Kaori Makimura and Fumino Kimura as Saeko Nogami. Directed by Keiichiro Shiraki and written by Junpei Yamaoka, the sequel promises to deliver what Suzuki himself described as “the most quintessential version of City Hunter yet.”

Ryohei Suzuki will reprise his role as Ryo Saeba, alongside Misato Morita as Kaori Makimura and Fumino Kimura as Saeko Nogami. The film is directed by Keiichiro Shiraki and written by Junpei Yamaoka. Suzuki has emphasized his dedication to capturing the charm of Hojo’s work, noting that the sequel will showcase Ryo Saeba at his coolest and goofiest as he and Kaori navigate the dangerous criminal underworld of Shinjuku.

Original author Tsukasa Hojo expressed his delight after visiting the set, specifically praising Suzuki’s remarkable physical transformation and the team’s passionate commitment to the source material. The production team and cast have hinted at a sequel that dives deeper into the heart of the original story than the first film’s origin-focused narrative.

The sequel, which is set to premiere worldwide in 2027, promises to be a high-budget entertainment experience. Netflix’s Shinichi Takahashi further teased that the upcoming film will be more emotional and exhilarating than its predecessor. This continues to elevate Japanese IP on a global stage.

The success of the first film in 2024 not only topped Netflix's global charts but also boosted sales of the manga by 900%, demonstrating the cultural and economic impact of the adaptation.

The first City Hunter live-action film, which was released in 2024, was a resounding success, topping Netflix charts and generating a significant increase in sales of the original manga. This success demonstrates the enduring appeal of the story and its characters.

The anticipation for 'City Hunter 2' is high, with fans eager to see how the story continues and how the characters develop in this new installment.

The production team and cast have hinted at a sequel that dives deeper into the heart of the original story than the origin-focused narrative of the first film. Suzuki emphasized his dedication to capturing the charm of Hojo’s work, noting that the sequel will showcase Ryo Saeba at his coolest and goofiest as he and Kaori navigate the dangerous criminal underworld of Shinjuku.

Netflix Japan's tweet on March 25, 2026, on Ryo Saeba's birthday, confirmed the worldwide release of the film in 2027.