Your favorite City Hunter story/case

[pianocello]

I'm currently rewatching all of City Hunter. Each case usually follows a similar pattern:

Girl is under threat.
Ryo decides to take up case (and expects mokkori in return)
Cue lots of Ryo's mokkori antics as he tries to peep/feel up the girl while Kaori goes after him with her magic hammers.
Girl is initially annoyed by Ryo's perverted behaviour but has a change of heart after seeing how cool he is when he deals with bad guys.
Ryo will usually be given a moment to display his cool shooting skills.
Umibozu and Saeko may make their obligatory appearances. Umibozu usually will put a tough front but may assist Ryo. Saeko will, as usual, promise mokkori but then renegade on her promise.
If there is an underage girl, chances are she will fall in love with Ryo.

Despite the repetition, I love this series and I'm wondering which is everyone's favorite case/story (TV series, specials, movies, OAVs)?

For me, it might be:
1. The story involving a nuclear bomb in Tokyo and the terrorist organization under Sarah (season 2). For once, the fate of Tokyo is in the hands of Ryo and there's also very important romantic development and a truly dramatic scene.
2. The story involving a psychic underage girl (season 2). While there are lots of comedy, this also displays a caring side of Ryo.

Would like to hear some thoughts from the rest of you.

[Njr Scrawl]

Generally, the whole of Angel Heart.

Of the specials, .357 Magnum & Secret Service are my 2 favourites.

From TV series 1, the episode arc where Ryo takes on a hitman as good as he is, who wants to challenge him. Also the earlier story with the mannequins is very good.

I need to watch the later TV shows again....

[Betenoire]

Several come to mind even though it's been years since I watched the series.
Ep5 (first season) that takes place on Kaori's birthday "Goodbye Makimura A tearful Birthday on a Rainy Night"shows the heart this series can have. I'm kind of like Yuko in xxxholic in that I liked the character.
Eps. 50-51 (first season)"The Deadliest Enemy! Ryo and Koari's Final Match" parts 1&2 -listed them in the thread about fav endings so it have to be here.
Don't remember which season but where Ryo takes on the killer who uses traps at the deserted track (?). Just love how he uses Ryo's weak point.
The story arc where a group is targeting the city and using a female leader to issue threats, a hypnotized Koari. I just love Ryo's actions and emotions at the end.
The motion picture-I loved seeing the residents love of their city plus Ryo's reason for how to deactivate the bomb. Plus we get a new version of "Get Wild" which is one of my favorite songs. Mokkori video end was fantastic.
The live action Jackie Chan movie-Especially the scene in the video arcade.
I WANT ANGEL HEART SO BAD:cry::cry:

[Thanatos]

Sarah Arc. The unofficial end to the TV series, with the remaining 50-some episodes as filler. :)

Really a mystery and damn shame neither of Hojo's big anime works: Cat's Eye and City Hunter had their proper endings adapted into animation, especially since the manga ended before the anime.

[Mazinkaizer]

Really a mystery and damn shame neither of Hojo's big anime works: Cat's Eye and City Hunter had their proper endings adapted into animation, especially since the manga ended before the anime.

Yeah, but perhaps with the possible success of the upcoming TV live Action (which i don't have much expectations for) then they might decide to bring in City Hunter 1 more time in a short series or so to finish the show properly. Or at least continue Angel Heart, which i also enjoyed very much and would have liked it to continue a bit more at least.

With the continuing wave of reviving/continuing older shows for the last 2 years in Japan i see no reason for CH/AH not to have the same treatment as say Saint Saint (except the seiyuu change part).

Now about my favorite eps, generally the ones that shows the character's deep feelings or personality, especially Ryo's past. Another 2 i can remember are:

- The Esper Girl arc
- Miki's debut arc