The City Hunter / Nicky Larson license was acquired by Custom Arts from Sunrise in 2008. It is a cult Japanese animated series, originally broadcast in the 1980s, which has left its mark on multiple generations with its unique blend of action, humor, and romance, combining thrilling adventures with police intrigues.
Unfortunately, we were unable to complete this project in 2008. In 2025, we reacquired the rights to revive the project, still under the artistic direction of Philippe Dessoly, responsible for character design, packaging, and lithography.
Series Overview
City Hunter follows the adventures of Ryo Saeba, a private detective and sharpshooter in Tokyo. Nicknamed the “City Hunter”, he specializes in protecting his clients and tracking down criminals, often with a flamboyant style and a laid-back attitude.
Always accompanied by his partner Kaori Makimura, Ryo balances dangerous missions with comedic situations. The series skillfully blends action, romance, and humor while exploring crime and suspense-filled storylines.
Products Under Development
As part of this license, we will be launching four 1/6 scale figurines. Each figurine will be accompanied by a diorama, an exclusive lithograph signed by Philippe Dessoly, and a certificate of authenticity.. The four figures are designed to The four figures are designed to assemble and form a unique and spectacular scene.
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Ryo Saeba: Private detective, weapons expert, notorious charmer, yet loyal and protective.
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Kaori Makimura: Ryo’s partner, strong and determined, often the voice of reason, and wields a hammer to keep Ryo in line!
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Umibozu: Former secret agent, friend and ally of Ryo.
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Saeko Nogami: Police inspector and occasional client of Ryo.
License Features
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Rights held by: Tsukasa Hōjō and Coamix
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Official acquisition date for exploitation: Pending
