The English Dub (originally by ADV Films) is a polarizing experience:
Martin Blacker delivers a memorable performance as Ryo (Joe Saeba), with some reviewers noting he sounds curiously like actor Jeffrey Combs.
Much of the dub's "West German" political intrigue is unintentionally undermined by actors performing exaggerated, Schwarzenegger-esque accents. City Hunter: .357 Magnum (Dub)
The film maintains the series' signature blend of slapstick comedy and slick gunplay, culminating in a satisfying, explosive finale. While some fans feel it plays it a bit safe by feeling like an extended TV episode, the high-quality animation from Sunrise Studios elevates it above the standard broadcast quality.
“I was endlessly amused by the fact that Ryo's VA sounds vaguely like "Re-animator" actor Jeffrey Combs; but the plot hinges on a lot of West German/East German political intrigue, the tension and seriousness of which is undermined by the fact that the dub...” Letterboxd · 1 year ago The English Dub (originally by ADV Films) is
Ryo Saeba remains the "lecherously lovable" hero fans expect. The film also features welcomed appearances by series regulars like Saeko , Reika , and Umibozu (Falcon) . The Dub Breakdown
“The key to City Hunter is the balance between Ryo's schizophrenic personality: half amorous if dimwitted peeping-tom and horndog, half cool and collected master detective and hero.” The Anime Review While some fans feel it plays it a
'City Hunter: .357 Magnum' review by HKFanatic • Letterboxd