🧭 Watch order guide
City Hunter watch order
City Hunter watch order at a glance
- 1.City Hunter TV Series · 1987
- 2.City Hunter: Ryou no Propose OVA · optional · 2016
- 3.City Hunter Movie: Tenshi no Namida Movie · 2023
- 4.City Hunter 2 TV Series · 1988
- 5.City Hunter: Ai to Shukumei no Magnum Movie · 1989
- 6.City Hunter 3 TV Series · 1989
- 7.City Hunter: Bay City Wars Movie · 1990
- 8.City Hunter: Hyakuman Dollar no Inbou OVA · optional · 1990
- 9.City Hunter '91 TV Series · 1991
- 10.City Hunter: The Secret Service Special · 1996
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
2d 11h
5 parts, in order
30 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
2d 14h
adds 3 movies
32 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
3d 11h
11 entries incl. OVAs and specials
42 days at 2 hours a day
5
core entries
3
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
2d 14h
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 2d 14h in total · longest: City Hunter 2
- City Hunter21h 15m
- Movie: Tenshi no Namida1h 33m
- 226h 15m
- Ai to Shukumei no Magnum1h 27m
- 35h 12m
- Bay City Wars45m
- '914h 59m
- The Secret Service1h 30m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| City Hunter | 21h 15m |
| Movie: Tenshi no Namida | 1h 33m |
| 2 | 26h 15m |
| Ai to Shukumei no Magnum | 1h 27m |
| 3 | 5h 12m |
| Bay City Wars | 45m |
| '91 | 4h 59m |
| The Secret Service | 1h 30m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with 2 at 7.90 · from first to latest, the score fell 0.19
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | City Hunter | 7.78 |
| 2 | City Hunter 2 | 7.90 |
| 3 | City Hunter 3 | 7.71 |
| 4 | City Hunter '91 | 7.69 |
| 5 | City Hunter: The Secret Service | 7.59 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: City Hunter 2.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Hunter | 1987 | 51 | 7.78 | – | Sunrise |
| 2Top score | 1988 | 63 | 7.90 | – | Sunrise |
| 3 | 1989 | 13 | 7.71 | – | Sunrise |
| '91 | 1991 | 13 | 7.69 | – | Sunrise |
| The Secret Service | 1996 | 1 | 7.59 | – | Sunrise |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream City Hunter
How many of the 8 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 7 of 8
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Spin-offoptionalAngel HeartTV Series · 2005 · 50 ep · 19h 10m
Spin-off – optional, different tone or cast.
- 3
Side storyoptionalCity Hunter: Ryou no ProposeOVA · 2016 · 1 ep · 20m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 4
MovieCity Hunter Movie: Tenshi no NamidaMovie · 2023 · 1 ep · 1h 33m
Movie – canon side content, best watched here.
- 5
- 6
MovieCity Hunter: Ai to Shukumei no MagnumMovie · 1989 · 1 ep · 1h 27m
Movie – canon side content, best watched here.
- 7
- 8
MovieCity Hunter: Bay City WarsMovie · 1990 · 1 ep · 45m
Movie – canon side content, best watched here.
- 9
Side storyoptionalCity Hunter: Hyakuman Dollar no InbouOVA · 1990 · 1 ep · 45m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 10
- 11
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1City Hunter1987-04
- 2City Hunter 21988-04
- 3City Hunter: Ai to Shukumei no Magnum1989-06
- 4City Hunter 31989-10
- 5City Hunter: Bay City Wars1990-08
- 6City Hunter: Hyakuman Dollar no Inbou1990-08
- 7City Hunter '911991-04
- 8City Hunter: The Secret Service1996-01
- 9Angel Heart2005-10
- 10City Hunter: Ryou no Propose2016-05
- 11City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes2019-02
- 12City Hunter Movie: Tenshi no Namida2023-09
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City Hunter watch order FAQ
What order should I watch City Hunter in?
Follow the recommended order above: City Hunter → City Hunter 2 → City Hunter 3 → City Hunter '91 → City Hunter: The Secret Service. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of City Hunter?
The core story and movies run about 2d 14h. At two hours a day that is roughly 32 days.
How many seasons does City Hunter have?
5 parts make up the main story, plus 3 movies and 2 side stories or OVAs.
Where do the City Hunter movies fit in the watch order?
City Hunter Movie: Tenshi no Namida: after City Hunter; City Hunter: Ai to Shukumei no Magnum: after City Hunter 2; City Hunter: Bay City Wars: after City Hunter 3.
Can I skip the City Hunter recaps?
Yes. City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of City Hunter?
Crunchyroll lists 7 of the 8 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which City Hunter season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, City Hunter 2 rates highest at 7.90/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.