Netflix is returning with a new live-action film, “City Hunter,” whose directorial credit goes to Yûichi Satô and writers Tsukasa Hôjô and Tatsuro Mishima Script it. It is filled with genres like Action, Comedy, Crime, Mystery, and Romance.
The film is based on the manga series of the same title by Tsukasa Hôjô, published by Shueisha from February 26, 1985 to December 2, 1991.
In December 2022, Netflix announced a live-action film adaptation of this manga-based movie.
Starring lead actor Ryohei Suzuki as Ryo Saeba and Misato Morita as Kaori Makimura.
Along with Ryohei and Misato, the other film stars include Masanobu Andô, Fumino Kimura, Asuka Hanamura, Isao Hashizume, Tetta Sugimoto, and many more…
When and Where was Netflix’s Film City Hunter filmed?
The filming of the Netflix film City Hunter film was originally going to take place in Japan, particularly around Tokyo. The Principal photography and shooting of the Film began in late 2023and continued till March 2024.
Here is a guide to all the locations of City Hunter Filming Locations: In the below article, we will see the different places where City Hunter was filmed.
📍Tokyo, Japan
City Hunter Filming Locations (2024)
Japan is an East Asian Country, and Tokyo is the Capital of Japan; it is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west. Several parts of the Film have been filmed here, using Tokyo as a filming city.
City Hunter Filming Locations (2024)
Japan’s busy capital, Tokyo, is a great city if viewed through a cinematic lens. Its sheer size and diversity make it a versatile set for storytelling. It is home to many skyscrapers and historic temples that reflect its traditions. According to the 2021 census, its total population is around 13.96 million.
Other Filming Locations in Japan
Apart from Tokyo, you can also see many other places in Japan in this film, such as Shinjuku’s Kabukichō which is an entertainment district noted for for adult-oriented nightlife.
Kabukichō has housed many host and hostess clubs and loves hotels, shops, and restaurants.
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You have seen Kabukichō’s shining saints and streets in the film because the crew chose Kabukichō to film. The film’s trailer also shows a view of The red Kabuki-chō Ichiban-gai gate, which is often depicted as the main entrance to Kabukicho.
Behind The Scenes of City Hunter
To give you a taste of the intricacies and give you an idea of what goes on behind the scenes during the filming of City Hunter, we have found a behind-the-scenes post for you:-
Based on the Japanese Manga ‘City Hunter‘ star Ryohei Suzuki, who plays the role of Ryo Saeba, posted some pictures on his Instagram while filming.
On March 3, 2024, Film star Ryohei Suzuki, posted a photo while filming of this live-action film City Hunter, which you can see here, In which he also mentioned the end of filming:-
The 2024 Japanese Action film City Hunter is scheduled to be released on April 25, 2024, by Netflix and is also available to watch on Netflix’s official Site.
