Having been rescued from a group of brutal men, Akemi declares to Ryo that he is her destined husband, their union foretold. Ryo escapes the scene, but Akemi resolves to have him as her protector, seeking his aid in guarding against a myste…

Ryo learns that Akemi is marked for death by a highly skilled assassin known only as the Silver Fox. He finds himself bound to her protection, navigating a dangerous path as he assists her in escaping the world of entertainment she inhabits…

The Silver Fox, stung by defeat in their previous meeting, vowed retribution against Ryo. He presented his challenge with cold formality, declaring he had set his sights on Kaori, Ryo’s companion, and that Ryo alone could shield her from ha…

Fleeing the Silver Fox with Umibozu, Kaori overheard Ryo speaking to Saeko. He spoke of Kaori’s fervent affection for him, yet lamented her perceived lack of reciprocation and questioned her suitability as his partner – a sentiment wholly a…

As the publishing house prepared to release her latest mystery, Azusa found herself with an unexpected protector. A bodyguard was dispatched to ensure her safety during the final stages of writing. Her research led her down a path of intrig…

Having acquired what she believed to be a forged masterpiece, the daughter of a celebrated artist seeks out Ryo’s expertise. She desires his assistance in revealing her father’s former protégé as a charlatan.

Ryo and Kaori journeyed to a remote tropical island, their mission to aid a young girl in safeguarding the fragile ecosystem from ruthless men seeking to exploit the island's rich mineral deposits.

Ryo was selecting dates when he encountered a young woman with a plan. She intended to present him to her father, a man of rural sensibilities, as a boyfriend, hoping to persuade him she desired to remain in the city. Her hope was that this…

Ryo and Saeko's date is unexpectedly derailed by the revelation of a well-known con artist, followed by a traffic stop conducted by a strikingly attractive officer. Separately, Kaori discovers she has been deceived into purchasing a counter…

Ryo accepts a commission to safeguard Princess Alma, a young woman who presents as spoiled but possesses a keen intellect, along with her attendant, the captivating Salina. Initially reluctant, Ryo is persuaded by Alma's offer of a personal…

Kaori urged Ryo to seek out Salina, unaware of the truth of her identity as Princess Alma. However, when the perpetrators seize the genuine Salina, Ryo, still ignorant of the switch, finds himself compelled to rescue her from the elaborate …

Ryo is tasked with discovering the identity of those targeting Kumi, a celebrated female wrestler. Initially, he suspects her acknowledged rival, but his investigation reveals a more complex truth: an unseen force is working to manipulate K…

A throbbing tooth demanded Ryo’s attention, leading him with reluctance to a dental clinic. There, Dr. Sayuri addressed the cavity that plagued him. Unbeknownst to both patient and physician, however, a different kind of intrusion was under…

Ryo encounters Shoko, a young woman convinced that wealth surpasses all other values, even love. He attempts to shift her perspective, but his efforts are complicated by the attentions of three men vying for her favor on behalf of a benevol…

Umibozu tasked Ryo with the care of a young American woman, Kathleen Heywood. Soon, however, Ryo discerned a darker purpose behind her presence: Kathleen sought Umibozu's death, fueled by vengeance for her father’s demise. The arrival of Da…

Though bearing the marks of many wounds, Umibozu vanishes to confront Dandy Jack, the man who orchestrated the demise of his former companion—Kathleen’s father. Unaware that she is a pawn in Dandy Jack's scheme for vengeance against Umibozu…

The airliner was hijacked, the women passengers taken hostage. After helping to resolve the situation with the hijackers, Ryo slipped away with Misa Williams, unaware of her parentage – she was the daughter of the opposition leader in the P…

General Jimetil, once a prominent figure in the Pamela Republic, journeyed to Tokyo in exile. Simultaneously, his personal guard plotted an assault on Ryo, intending to use Misa as leverage against her father. Though their attempt to kidnap…

Kaori accepted the assignment: safeguard an elderly gentleman and his prized vintage wine from a collector known for his ruthless methods. Ryo, however, refused to take the old man as a client. Consequently, when Kaori resolved to undertake…

A desperate attempt on Ryo’s life resulted in Kaori shielding him, taking the blow herself. The impact left her with a head injury and the devastating loss of her memories. Haunted by the possibility that his own actions had caused Kaori's …

Ryo agreed to Saeko's request: to help a young female police officer in training prepare for an upcoming Olympic competition. He quickly discerned that the officer was the target of a man consumed by resentment. Simultaneously, Ryo resolved…

Ryo encounters Yoko Fuyuno, a reporter determined to chronicle the deeds of the City Hunter. Understanding that her story would expose his true identity, Ryo desperately attempts to dissuade her, beginning with the fabrication that he is Ry…

Rage coiled within Yoko as the details of the drug bust solidified; it was clear the City Hunter had been implicated. While conducting a search of the location, she was intercepted by members of the Unryu-Kai, a gang harboring a deep resent…

To reclaim the honor of her clan, the Iga Ninja, a woman of the shadows resolves to challenge Ryo. She steps into the duel with skills less than refined, yet is supported by three fellow ninjas who intend to make their own mark on the conte…

Ryo has been assigned to protect Keiichi Kashiwagi, a key witness in a high-profile trial. He initially balks at the task, but his reluctance dissolves when offered the opportunity to meet Keiichi’s twin sister, Keiko – an invitation he eag…

Following an incident at the shooting range, Ryo discovers a startling truth: Keiichi and Keiko are, in fact, the same individual. Yet, he resolves to conceal this revelation from Kaori. When Ryo makes a pass at Keiko while she is disguised…

Interpol agent Nelson sought out Kaori, bringing with him troubling allegations about her late brother, Hideyuki. He was accused of smuggling drugs and concealing vital information regarding a trafficking route. The weight of these accusati…

Ryo harbors a suspicion: Interpol Agent Nelson might be connected to the resurrected Red Pegasus drug cartel. The pursuit by sea yielded crucial information about the smuggling route, which ultimately terminated at an orphanage Hideyuki had…

Maiko would not consent to the surgery that could save her life unless Tetsu, a man she’d never met but envisioned as a hero, was present. Unbeknownst to her, Tetsu himself was seeking entry into a Yakuza organization, and Ryo now faced the…

The car bomb that grievously wounded the young girl ignited a fierce fury within Saeko, hardening her resolve to punish those responsible. To achieve this, she must enlist Ryo's clandestine aid in dismantling a robbery ring. The investigati…

Ryo’s old friend, Robert Harrison, came to Tokyo for a bit of sightseeing, though he carried an important task with him. Ryo decided to confide in Robert: his mission was to safeguard Princess Angela of the Felidan Kingdom during her attend…

The villa detonated, and though the Princess and the peace conference attendees managed to flee, Robert seemed lost in the explosion. Ryo located General Marukido, his hand poised to strike, when a startling revelation altered everything: R…

A woman asks Ryo to find Sakura, her future sister-in-law. Sakura is connected to a biker gang, and the woman’s husband, Sakura’s older brother, has been abducted. The motive appears to be the counterfeit license plates he fabricated, which…

A faction of the Hong Kong mafia has taken an interest in the plates. Ryo and Sakura manage to escape the mafia compound, with Umibozu departing as well, having recognized that his employers were unreliable. When the woman who initially com…

Ryo found himself engaged by the daughter of a powerful industrialist, tasked with preparing her for a perilous undertaking: the rescue of her father, who had been abducted.

Escaping from their confinement, two prisoners found themselves unexpectedly drawn to a small soba noodle shop. Inside, Ryo was consuming noodles of decidedly low quality. The proprietor, a young woman, readily agreed to teach one of the es…

Kaori resolved to host a party for the orphans at Kusunoki House, but Ryo refused to join her. Her hopes dwindled when she learned that the property was slated for closure by Mr. Ookouchi, the landowner. Desperate, she asked Ryo for assista…

The document Ookouchi seeks is not a land ownership certificate, but a black leather pocketbook—a ledger detailing his illicit affairs. Hitayoshi confesses the source of his subservience to Ookouchi: he unwittingly facilitated Ookouchi's cr…

Ryo discovers he is the target of an unseen assailant when Umibozu reveals the source of the trouble: Miki has discovered Umibozu and desires to marry him. However, Umibozu has proposed a wager: should she manage to fire a paint capsule at …

Ryo deftly avoids Miki’s advances as Kaori pleads with Umibozu to end the wager and marry Miki. Umibozu replies with words that suggest to Kaori that Ryo has another woman, though he is speaking of Ryo and Kaori themselves. Enraged by this …

Ryo's current client is a young girl gifted with the unusual ability to read minds. Yet, Ryo finds himself captivated not by the child, but by her nanny – a woman possessing formidable martial arts prowess. The girl, Sara, is nonetheless dr…

A sharp pang of jealousy struck Sara at the sight of Kaori’s affection for Ryo, yet she managed to reconcile herself with the feeling, forging a lasting friendship with Kaori in the process. Elsewhere, thugs sought to enlist Umibozu's servi…

Ryo encountered Kasumi Asoh, the woman he’d briefly known years ago – the one he’d always remembered as a striking figure. Now nineteen, Kasumi faced an arranged marriage she desperately wished to avoid. To thwart her family's plans, she fa…

With his resolve fractured, Ryo found himself compelled to challenge Takeshi in a contest of thievery – the prize, a magical mirror. However, when Takeshi secured the artifact through another display of hypnotic skill, Ryo refrained from pu…

At Hideyuki’s grave, Ryo witnessed a scene unfolding nearby: a woman at a plot, beset by two men. He soon learned the woman was Ayako, and she was paying respects to her deceased husband, a former Yakuza boss. The two men who harassed her c…

A power struggle has erupted between Ayako’s faction and a rival Yakuza clan, both vying for dominance over a sprawling park. When the opposing group deliberately sets a fire within the park's boundaries, Ryo lends his aid to Ayako's allies…

Ryo became aware of being observed. A girl of twelve, confined to a wheelchair, was watching him. He paid her a visit, and she remarked that he was only the second person to notice her; a man with a beard had been the first. Kaori suspected…

Kozue finds a renewed lightness in her days with Ryo and resolves to introduce him to her sister. Unbeknownst to him, however, Kozue carries a hidden pain: she was wounded by an unknown assailant, a consequence of a deal gone sour, and the …

Kaori found Ryo in bed with another woman and, consumed by fury, left him then and there. Ryo, with no memory of the previous night, impulsively began a conversation with the woman. He remained unaware that she was Rumi, the daughter of a f…

Following their successful defense against Sarah and the Black Army’s ambush, a ransom is demanded of the Japanese government. The threat is stark: a nuclear detonation planned for the heart of Shinjuku. Armed with intelligence gleaned from…

Reika contacted Ryo, proposing a date. Simultaneously, she directed Kaori toward a fortune teller. The woman peered into the future and delivered a sobering prophecy: Kaori possessed the potential to endanger the person she cherished above …

Sayuri Tachiki sought out Saeko with a proposition: a meeting with her sister, a sister who remained unknown to Kaori. Intrigued by this concealed connection, Ryo agreed to accept Sayuri as a client, arranging for an interaction between Kao…

Sayuri escorted Kaori on a shopping trip, meticulously crafting a complete transformation for her friend. As they made their way back to the apartment, an unforeseen abduction occurred – they were seized by unknown assailants. Ryo quickly i…

Ryo’s afternoon takes an awkward turn when he collides with a schoolgirl as Kaori conducts an interview with a prospective client seeking the City Hunter's protection for his granddaughter, Kimiko. The girl is the same one Ryo encountered p…

Three men plotted to ensnare Kimiko, promising to reveal the truth about her father's disappearance. When she vanished, her grandfather revealed a startling reality: Kimiko was the daughter of Takako Uesugi’s son, the wealthy matriarch. He …

Maiko, a dancer, had taken the apartment next door to Ryo and Kaori. A growing unease settled upon her, stemming from both Ryo’s persistent attentions and the unsettling feeling of an unseen presence within her own home – a sense heightened…

Following the disruption at the audition, Ryo and Kaori are required to remain at the venue, working as stagehands without pay. Their situation becomes further entangled when two men orchestrate a series of thefts involving women’s undergar…

Ryo declined Saeko’s offer; he would not risk the young King Nalio to assassins. He and Kaori soon discovered Nalio to be a pampered youth, accustomed to having his every whim catered to, and possessing a personal retinue of women. Ryo only…

Ryo guided Nalio toward a greater understanding of self-reliance, patiently shaping him in the ways of independence. With this foundation laid, they turned their attention to those who sought to end Nalio’s life, dealing with the assassins …

Kaori received an unusual request from a sorceress: her protector must be a woman. Ryo quickly discerned the reason – the magician harbored a deep-seated fear of men. Consequently, Ryo adopted the guise of Kaori’s elder sister, a deliberate…

On the day of Kasumi and Miki's birthday, Ryo discovers that Rosemary Moon, also known as Bloody Mary, has arrived in Tokyo and requested a tour from him. Almost immediately, Mary displays an unexpected aversion to Kaori, while Ryo’s demean…

Kaori revealed to Ryo the secrets of his past, and in doing so, they found reconciliation, marked by a shared birthday celebration. Soon after, a virulent fever struck Kaori down, leaving her weakened. Ryo, accompanied by Mary, ventured out…

As Bloody Mary journeyed to confront David Clive, the terrorist who held her lover captive, she discovered that Kaori had secretly boarded their vehicle, laden with a substantial arsenal. Together, they stormed Clive’s hideout, with Ryo and…