TV Anime 'City Hunter' Revival Broadcast on Nittele Plus Starting June 3, 2026
CS Nippon announces a strategic rebroadcast of the classic anime 'City Hunter' ahead of its 40th anniversary to revitalize the IP and engage multiple generations.
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CS Nippon Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo) will broadcast the anime 'City Hunter' on its CS channel, 'Nittele Plus Drama/Anime/Music Live,' starting June 3, 2026. The series will feature two consecutive episodes every weekday evening.
'City Hunter' is a renowned manga series by Tsukasa Hojo, first serialized in 'Weekly Shonen Jump' in 1985. The TV anime adaptation premiered in 1987 on the Nippon TV network, creating a significant social phenomenon at the time.
The protagonist, Ryo Saeba, is a legendary 'sweeper' known in the underworld for his peerless marksmanship. Dangerous missions begin when clients write the code 'XYZ' on the station's bulletin board. This broadcast highlights the original anime's unique storytelling and action sequences featuring iconic firearms and vehicles.
The ending theme, 'Get Wild' by TM NETWORK, remains a top-tier anime song even decades later. As the television series approaches its 40th anniversary next year, this broadcast aims to appeal to both long-time fans and younger audiences who discovered the franchise through recent live-action adaptations.
▼City Hunter Broadcast Details
Date: From June 3, 2026 (Wed) | 20:00–21:00 (2 episodes every weekday)
Program Page: https://www.nitteleplus.com/program/cityhunter/
Nittele Plus X Account: https://x.com/nitteleplus
◆Channel Information (*Subscription required)
Nittele Plus Drama/Anime/Music Live: https://www.nitteleplus.com/
Available on SKY PerfecTV! (Ch.300), J:COM (Ch.757), and other CATV/IPTV providers.
◆Company Information
Company: CS Nippon Co., Ltd. (CS Nittele)
President: Tomoya Takahashi
Location: 22nd Floor, Nippon Television Tower, 1-6-1 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
CS Nippon Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo) will broadcast the anime 'City Hunter' on its CS channel, 'Nittele Plus Drama/Anime/Music Live,' starting June 3, 2026. The series will feature two consecutive episodes every weekday evening.
'City Hunter' is a renowned manga series by Tsukasa Hojo, first serialized in 'Weekly Shonen Jump' in 1985. The TV anime adaptation premiered in 1987 on the Nippon TV network, creating a significant social phenomenon at the time.
The protagonist, Ryo Saeba, is a legendary 'sweeper' known in the underworld for his peerless marksmanship. Dangerous missions begin when clients write the code 'XYZ' on the station's bulletin board. This broadcast highlights the original anime's unique storytelling and action sequences featuring iconic firearms and vehicles.
The ending theme, 'Get Wild' by TM NETWORK, remains a top-tier anime song even decades later. As the television series approaches its 40th anniversary next year, this broadcast aims to appeal to both long-time fans and younger audiences who discovered the franchise through recent live-action adaptations.
▼City Hunter Broadcast Details
Date: From June 3, 2026 (Wed) | 20:00–21:00 (2 episodes every weekday)
Program Page: https://www.nitteleplus.com/program/cityhunter/
Nittele Plus X Account: https://x.com/nitteleplus
◆Channel Information (*Subscription required)
Nittele Plus Drama/Anime/Music Live: https://www.nitteleplus.com/
Available on SKY PerfecTV! (Ch.300), J:COM (Ch.757), and other CATV/IPTV providers.
◆Company Information
Company: CS Nippon Co., Ltd. (CS Nittele)
President: Tomoya Takahashi
Location: 22nd Floor, Nippon Television Tower, 1-6-1 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
FAQ
What is the broadcast schedule for City Hunter on Nittele Plus?
Starting June 3, 2026, two episodes will be broadcast consecutively every weekday from 20:00 to 21:00.
Who is the artist for the iconic ending theme 'Get Wild'?
The song is performed by TM NETWORK and remains one of the most popular anime songs from the 1980s.