Grab Bag Week Returns: City Hunter

Good evening and hello for Day 4 of Grab Bag Week!!!   I got started late on this one because I selfishly spent time with my girlfriend.  Yes, boo and hiss!!!   I am sure I am free from the chopping block as I thought what we haven't touched base on in a while was japanimation or anime if you prefer.    Anime as you already may know is Japanese cartoons ranging from something sweet and lovable as Pokemon to adult themed action/horror/sci-fi as Vampire Hunter D.  There of course is also Hentai (NC-17 Adult anime which is sexual scenarios, adult language and adult themes) but that is really not on the menu for discussion at this time... or possibly ever.    This time I thought I would speak of the continuous story of writer/illustrator Tsukasa Hojo's manga (Japanese comic book/graphic novel) City Hunter.  A complex man that fears next to nothing but letting down a client.  He will defend his patron even to the point of his own death, this modern-day ronin defends the cause and consumer willing to stake their life on his skills...  and he is also a bit of a horn doggy. This is City Hunter.

Big Damn Hero.

Ryo Saeba: Mokkori spoilers!!!









Residing in Toyko, the streets can be a dangerous place, not every concern or danger is acknowledged by the police so what can a girl do?  Drop a XYZ note and meet with troubleshooter sweeper Ryo Saeba.  A private bodyguard/detective with excellent martial arts prowess, superb street smarts, lay of the land and expert marksman with a .357 Colt Python.   Aside from the fact that he comes across as a skirt chasing hedonistic pervert that should be on the watch list; when the peril is high, Saeba is at his "A" game laughing in the face of death and offering a myriad of bullets in thugs' way.    The irony that these sort of different aspects of his personality come to light at all are just happy coincidence that all his clients happen to be voluptuous and beautiful women.

Speed line dodge!!

His partner Kaori Makimura manages the business, handles and screens clients plus preps Saeba to "attempt" best behavior but cannot fathom why she puts up with him at all.  With his constant flirtatious mentality towards women, he commonly treats Kaori with respect and idle teasing leading her to believe she is not his type and/or attractive enough.

There is competition in the sweeper business as a rival sweeper named "Falcon" or Umibozu tends to butt heads with Ryo.  They clearly have a history together and while they may not always agree with each others outlooks on life, there is a mutual respect; in spite of the gags that are played on one another.  
Saeko Nogami, a Toyko police detective and daughter of the chief of police is constantly outsourcing gigs to City Hunter as a means to cut down on her increasing case loads, giving him a decent paycheck and the moron keeps trying to get in her skirt rather than just accept he is at best, a competent subordinate to her.  

Hmm, that sounded a bit SMBD there for a second.   The theme of this show is anything from organized crime figures and serial killers to full-blown paramilitary groups having a shoot out with Ryo.  No way to say how the wind will blow.

I had just a few highlights to get into on this particular sensation and then back to it.   A bit of background would establish Ryo grew up in Central America during the civil war giving his a disturbing past as he fled to Japan to team-up with Kaori's older brother Hideyuki Makimura to form City Hunter but Hideyuki was
murdered and his killers taken out, Ryo feels obligated to see no harm to come before Kaori or even pursue her as a potential lover.  An oath he keeps silent from her.

Damnable credits thwarting my every turn!!!