Original
04/06/1987 - 03/28/1988 Finished
City Hunter (シティーハンター)
Ryou Saeba heads City Hunter, an elite contractor outfit operating under the codename XYZ that eliminates Tokyo's criminal element with ruthless efficiency. Armed with a Colt Python and preternatural marksmanship, Ryou tackles everything from street-level pickpockets to organized syndicates alongside his spirited partner Kaori Makimura, whose hundred-ton hammer proves equally essential for curbing his relentless pursuit of beautiful women. Between dangerous assignments and lady-hunting escapades, nothing survives once Ryou locks onto his next target.
51
Total episodes
51
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 51 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does City Hunter have? Well, currently City Hunter has a total of 4 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! City Hunter doesn't have a single filler episode: all 51 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 51 episodes of City Hunter aired in 1987–1988 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for City Hunter is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 51 without detours. If you came looking for which City Hunter episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
51 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Cool Sweeper! XYZ is a Dangerous Cocktail04/06/1987 | 04/06/1987 | Canon |
| 2 | Please Kill Me! Crosshairs Don't Become a Pretty Girl04/13/1987 | 04/13/1987 | Canon |
| 3 | Love Don't Leave Me! A Ten-count to Tomorrow04/20/1987 | 04/20/1987 | Canon |
| 4 | Lady Vanish! Boutique of the Shadows04/27/1987 | 04/27/1987 | Canon |
| 5 | Goodbye Makimura. A Tearful Birthday on a Rainy Night05/04/1987 | 05/04/1987 | Canon |
| 6 | No Romance for This Actress! The Last Shot for Hope05/11/1987 | 05/11/1987 | Canon |
| 7 | A Gunshot to Set the Heart A Flutter! Sad, Lonely Girl05/18/1987 | 05/18/1987 | Canon |
| 8 | A One-Hole-Shot to a Lovely?! Hands Off My Lady Detective05/25/1987 | 05/25/1987 | Canon |
| 9 | The Gambling Queen. A Bet for Wonderful Love06/01/1987 | 06/01/1987 | Canon |
| 10 | One Dangerous Tutor: Home-Cooking from the Heart for a Sukeban06/08/1987 | 06/08/1987 | Canon |
| 11 | That Pretty Girl in Tights Prefers the Tulips06/15/1987 | 06/15/1987 | Canon |
| 12 | Kids Get Special Treatment. A Beautiful Lady from a Dangerous Land06/22/1987 | 06/22/1987 | Canon |
| 13 | She's Getting Married at Age Sixteen. A Hot Kiss with a Pop Idol06/29/1987 | 06/29/1987 | Canon |
| 14 | My Foe is a Beautiful Lady?07/06/1987 | 07/06/1987 | Canon |
| 15 | Ryo's an Instructor at a Women's School? To Protect a Sweet Young Lady07/13/1987 | 07/13/1987 | Canon |
| 16 | One Frisky Stewardess - Ryo: Self-Defense Instructor07/20/1987 | 07/20/1987 | Canon |
| 17 | Summers Lovely Designer - Ryo has a Thing for the Super-High-Leg Type07/27/1987 | 07/27/1987 | Canon |
| 18 | A Divine Prophecy on a Summers Evening?! - A Shrine Maiden Gets Her First Lesson in Love08/03/1987 | 08/03/1987 | Canon |
| 19 | A Beach to Remember: An Audition full of Danger08/10/1987 | 08/10/1987 | Canon |
| 20 | Her Ladyship Leaves the Mountain - One Long Day for Ryo08/17/1987 | 08/17/1987 | Canon |
| 21 | Faceless Snipers - Ryo and Saeko's Dangerous Game08/24/1987 | 08/24/1987 | Canon |
| 22 | Ryo Plays Cupid: Here's to Diamonds!08/31/1987 | 08/31/1987 | Canon |
| 23 | Buzz, Buzz Go the Killer Bees! - The Bride Who Fell Out of the Sky09/07/1987 | 09/07/1987 | Canon |
| 24 | A Rosy Hospital Stay? - An Angel in White in Danger09/14/1987 | 09/14/1987 | Canon |
| 25 | An International Relationship of Love?! - My Counterpart is a Blonde Beauty09/21/1987 | 09/21/1987 | Canon |
| 26 | What is Love? - Ryo's Course in Proper Romance09/28/1987 | 09/28/1987 | Canon |
| 27 | Ryo & Umibozu's Sweet Daddy Longlegs Story: Part One10/05/1987 | 10/05/1987 | Canon |
| 28 | Ryo & Umibozu's Sweet Daddy Longlegs Story: Part Two10/12/1987 | 10/12/1987 | Canon |
| 29 | A 500 Yen Job?! - A Cute Little Girl Wins Ryo's Heart10/19/1987 | 10/19/1987 | Canon |
| 30 | Ryo's Rival in Love?! - Give Me Kaori10/26/1987 | 10/26/1987 | Canon |
| 31 | Fast Paced Romance: A Girl's Love Closing in Fast11/02/1987 | 11/02/1987 | Canon |
| 32 | Don't Die Ryo: Hard Boiled Magnum11/09/1987 | 11/09/1987 | Canon |
| 33 | Go For It Umibozu: One, Hard-Boiled First Love Concerto11/16/1987 | 11/16/1987 | Canon |
| 34 | Shock! Ryo's a Papa: Don't Wake that Sleeping Child11/23/1987 | 11/23/1987 | Canon |
| 35 | A Vision Newscaster: Ryo's Mokkori Report Scandal11/30/1987 | 11/30/1987 | Canon |
| 36 | A College Girl Plays Hardball For Love! Someone Is Trying To Kill Me12/07/1987 | 12/07/1987 | Canon |
| 37 | Shinjuku Honor All The Way! The Kimono Beauty Wants To Be My Student (Part One)12/14/1987 | 12/14/1987 | Canon |
| 38 | Shinjuku Honor All The Way! The Kimono Beauty Wants To Be My Student (Part Two)12/21/1987 | 12/21/1987 | Canon |
| 39 | Princess From The Moon! Amnesia Give Ryo Headaches01/04/1988 | 01/04/1988 | Canon |
| 40 | One Sexy Partner! After Shower Compensation01/11/1988 | 01/11/1988 | Canon |
| 41 | Saeko's little sister is a private eye! A passionate lady's big secret (Part One)01/18/1988 | 01/18/1988 | Canon |
| 42 | Saeko's little sister is a private eye! A passionate lady's big secret (Part Two)01/25/1988 | 01/25/1988 | Canon |
| 43 | Utako's cookie anniversary! Moles on her chest and a love poem02/01/1988 | 02/01/1988 | Canon |
| 44 | We asked one hundred kids, They said, "Ryo's our hero"02/08/1988 | 02/08/1988 | Canon |
| 45 | Three sisters are calling! Ryo's skiing heaven02/15/1988 | 02/15/1988 | Canon |
| 46 | Picking pockets is a thrill! Pick Pockets for tomorrow02/22/1988 | 02/22/1988 | Canon |
| 47 | Mokkori is the Best Medicine?! A Pool Shot to a Pretty Hustler's Heart02/29/1988 | 02/29/1988 | Canon |
| 48 | O Spring Come Soon to Love's Widow - Take Off Those Clothes of Mourning03/07/1988 | 03/07/1988 | Canon |
| 49 | Sister in Doubt - Mokkori is her guide to love!?03/14/1988 | 03/14/1988 | Canon |
| 50 | The Deadliest Enemy! Ryo's and Kaori's Final Match (Part One)03/21/1988 | 03/21/1988 | Canon |
| 51 | The Deadliest Enemy! Ryo's and Kaori's Final Match (Part Two)03/28/1988 | 03/28/1988 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does City Hunter have?
City Hunter has a total of 4 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does City Hunter have?
In total, City Hunter has 51 episodes distributed across its 4 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch City Hunter?
It is recommended to watch City Hunter in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch City Hunter online?
City Hunter is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll, Animation Digital Network. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is City Hunter a complete anime?
Yes, City Hunter is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does City Hunter have?
No, City Hunter does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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