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City Hunter is already a live-action anime adaptation of Tsukasa Hojo’s manga, known for its bizarre tonal shifts: Jackie Chan fighting goons, then suddenly becoming Street Fighter characters. The (produced for international home video) adds another layer of absurdity.
When the film hit European markets and the UK, a different team was hired. This dub tries to play the movie straight. jackie chan city hunter english dub
, finding the $14 million production to be too far removed from his usual grounded action style. Language Barrier City Hunter is already a live-action anime adaptation
If you want the pure experience, watch the scene in Cantonese. This dub tries to play the movie straight
Some UK releases of the dubbed version famously cut out a song-and-dance sequence referencing Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer, which can lead to confusion for viewers when the performers reappear later in the film. Iconic Dubbed Scenes