Ryo Saeba City Hunter - Figures

City Hunter began as a Japanese manga series that was written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo. Since its serialization beginning in 1985, it has been adapted into many other different forms of media. It was adapted into an anime television series in 1987 by Sunrise Studios, and there have been several live-action films and animated feature films. Ryo Saeba is what is known as a “sweeper”, which is a combination of a private detective and a hitman. He runs a “City Hunter” business alongside his partner, Hideyuki Makimura. The popularity of Ryo Saeba most certainly can’t be understated, and there are many figures of him available for purchase now. Some great options are “ArtFX J City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes Ryo Saeba”, “Nendoroid City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes Ryo Saeba”, and the “G.E.M. Series City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes Ryo Saeba & Kaori Makimura”.

ArtFX J City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes Ryo Saeba Figure

This Ryo Saeba figure pictures him as he appears in the City Hunter film, City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes. This highly detailed figure is non-articulated and stands at approximately 9.6” tall. He stands with one hand in his pocket and the other one on his Colt Python .357 Magnum, ready for action. This figure was sculpted by Yoshiki Ito and manufactured by Kotobukiya, bringing this iconic character to life at 1/8 of his original scale.

Product Name: ArtFX J City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes Ryo Saeba
Series: City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes
Product Line: ArtFX J
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Sculptor: Yoshiki Ito
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, 1/8 scale PVC & ABS figure with base
Product Height: 245 mm | 9.6"

Nendoroid City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes Ryo Saeba Figure

This figure is another rendition of the City Hunter film; albeit much smaller and cuter! This Ryo Saeba Nendoroid was created by Good Smile Company and stands at approximately 3.9” tall. He has three different faceplates to choose from, one with a standard expression, a comedic smile, and a flustered expression. Ryo also has his trusty Colt Python .357 Magnum, as well as a gun smoke effect part. For even more posing options, he also comes with additional leg and hand parts for fans to enjoy.

Product Name: Nendoroid City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes Ryo Saeba
Series: City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes
Product Line: Nendoroid
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Sculptor: Ayarin. (Cool Drive Factory)
Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale ABS & PVC figure with optional parts and stand
Height (Approx.): 100 mm | 3.9"

G.E.M. Series City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes Ryo Saeba & Kaori Makimura Figure

This selection is actually a set of two great figures from City Hunter. Not only can fans get a fantastic Ryo Saeba figure to display, but they can also get their hands on a highly detailed figure of Kaori Makimura by his side! This two-figure set from the G.E.M series features these two great characters as they appear in the City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes film. The two figures are non-articulated, with Ryo standing at approximately 9.8” tall and Kaori kneeling at approximately 6.7” tall. There is a considerable amount of detail within both figures, with their hair and clothes being a great focal point.

Product Name: G.E.M. Series City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes Ryo Saeba & Kaori Makimura
Series: City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes
Product Line: G.E.M. Series
Manufacturer: MegaHouse
Specifications: Set of 2 painted, non-articulated, non-scale PVC & ABS figures with stand
Height (Approx.):
Ryo Saeba: 250 mm | 9.8"
Kaori Makimura: 170 mm | 6.7"

About Ryo Saeba

Ryo Saeba is the main protagonist throughout the City Hunter series. He made his first appearance in the series during the release of the manga, which was published beginning in 1985 and ending in 1991. Here is a brief overview of the character.

Background

At three years old Ryo experienced a horrible plane crash in Central America. As the only survivor, he was raised as a guerilla fighter during the war. After the end of the war, Ryo decides to find a new purpose for his life by moving to Tokyo. Once he is there, he forms a business known as “City Hunter” with Hideyuki Makimura. Ryo is known ironically to some as “The Stallion of Shinjuku” for his womanizing behavior. He tries to hit on every beautiful woman he sees, seemingly failing every time.

Special Abilities

Ryo Saeba is a peak specimen of physical and mental capability. He is strong and swift, a formidable enemy in hand-to-hand combat. Ryo is also a highly skilled gunman, rarely missing his target. He also is very difficult to outsmart, being able to plan several steps ahead of his enemies.

Other Important City Hunter Characters

Ryo is the main character of the series, but he can’t run his “City Hunter” business all on his own! There are a plethora of other characters that have prominent roles throughout the series. Here are two other characters that are very important to the City Hunter story.

Hideyuki Makimura

Hideyuki Makimura is Ryo’s “partner-in-crime”. Before creating “City Hunter”, Makimura was a former police detective with a strong sense of justice. Even outside of the law, he always fights to do what is right. Unfortunately, Hideyuki is murdered by gangsters, and his sister Kaori takes over his role as Ryo’s partner.

Kaori Makimura

Kaori Makimura is the sister of Hideyuki Makimura, though not by blood. After the untimely death of her brother, she resolves to take his role in the “City Hunter” business alongside Ryo Saeba. She primarily focuses on managerial tasks and arranging meetings with clients. She and Ryo don’t always get along but they make a great team.

Links

ArtFX J City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes Ryo Saeba
Nendoroid City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes Ryo Saeba
G.E.M. Series City Hunter the Movie: Shinjuku Private Eyes Ryo Saeba & Kaori Makimura
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