{"id":1851368,"date":"2026-03-27T06:43:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1851368"},"modified":"2026-03-27T06:43:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:43:48","slug":"netflix-confirms-production-for-second-city-hunter-live-action-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1851368","title":{"rendered":"Netflix Confirms Production for Second \u2018City Hunter\u2019 Live-Action Film"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F03%2F27%2Fnetflix-city-hunter-2-live-action-film-production-2027-release-confirmed-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Entertainment\n       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The announcement comes after the first film\u2019s strong global reception in 2024, which not only topped Netflix\u2019s Global Top 10 (Non-English Films) but also boosted manga sales by 900% and generated significant economic impact in Kobe through its location shoots.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"entertainment\",\"netflix\",\"city-hunter\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6695758,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The new installment, set to premiere worldwide in 2027, sees Ryohei Suzuki return as Ryo Saeba, alongside Misato Morita as Kaori Makimura and Fumino Kimura as Saeko Nogami. Directed by Keiichiro Shiraki and written by Junpei Yamaoka, the sequel promises to deliver what Suzuki himself described as \u201cthe most quintessential version of <em>City Hunter<\/em> yet.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>While an official trailer has not yet been released, the production team and cast have hinted at a sequel that dives deeper into the heart of the original story than the first film\u2019s origin-focused narrative. Suzuki emphasized his dedication to capturing the charm of Hojo\u2019s work, noting that the sequel will showcase Ryo Saeba at his coolest and goofiest as he and Kaori navigate the dangerous criminal underworld of Shinjuku. Original author Tsukasa Hojo expressed his delight after visiting the set, specifically praising Suzuki\u2019s remarkable physical transformation and the team\u2019s passionate commitment to the source material.\n<\/p>\n<p>Netflix\u2019s Shinichi Takahashi further teased that the upcoming film will be more emotional and exhilarating than its predecessor, promising a high-budget entertainment experience that continues to elevate Japanese IP on a global stage.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u672c\u65e53\u670826\u65e5\u306f\u51b4\u7fbd\u7360\u306e\u8a95\u751f\u65e5\u3002<\/p>\n<p>\u305d\u3057\u3066\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p>Netflix\u6620\u753b<br \/>\u300e\u30b7\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc2\u300f<br \/>2027\u5e74\u306b<br \/>\u4e16\u754c\u72ec\u5360\u914d\u4fe1\u6c7a\u5b9a\uff01<\/p>\n<p>\u7d9a\u5831\u3092\u304a\u697d\u3057\u307f\u306b\u3002#\u6620\u753b\u30b7\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc#\u6620\u753b\u30b7\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc2 https:\/\/t.co\/QaSRDagCVp pic.twitter.com\/nqTXQOK48S\n<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Netflix Japan | \u30cd\u30c3\u30c8\u30d5\u30ea\u30c3\u30af\u30b9 (@NetflixJP) March 25, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6695231\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton Play a Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse in the Official Trailer for &#8216;Apex&#8217;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6696142\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Netflix Sets April 2026 Release for \u2018Stranger Things: Tales From \u201985\u2019\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6694793\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Netfix\u2019s \u2018Devil May Cry\u2019 Season 2 Teaser Trailer Dives Into Dante and Virgil\u2019s Rivalry\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Netflix confirmed that a second <em>City Hunter<\/em> live-action film is in production<\/li>\n<li>Ryohei Suzuki returns as Ryo Saeba alongside Misato Morita and Fumino Kimura<\/li>\n<li><em>City Hunter 2<\/em> is set to release sometime in 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Netflix has officially confirmed the production of <em>City Hunter 2<\/em>, the sequel to its hit live-action adaptation of Tsukasa Hojo\u2019s iconic manga. The announcement comes after the first film\u2019s strong global reception in 2024, which not only topped Netflix\u2019s Global Top 10 (Non-English Films) but also boosted manga sales by 900% and generated significant economic impact in Kobe through its location shoots.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"entertainment\",\"netflix\",\"city-hunter\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6695758,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The new installment, set to premiere worldwide in 2027, sees Ryohei Suzuki return as Ryo Saeba, alongside Misato Morita as Kaori Makimura and Fumino Kimura as Saeko Nogami. Directed by Keiichiro Shiraki and written by Junpei Yamaoka, the sequel promises to deliver what Suzuki himself described as \u201cthe most quintessential version of <em>City Hunter<\/em> yet.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>While an official trailer has not yet been released, the production team and cast have hinted at a sequel that dives deeper into the heart of the original story than the first film\u2019s origin-focused narrative. Suzuki emphasized his dedication to capturing the charm of Hojo\u2019s work, noting that the sequel will showcase Ryo Saeba at his coolest and goofiest as he and Kaori navigate the dangerous criminal underworld of Shinjuku. Original author Tsukasa Hojo expressed his delight after visiting the set, specifically praising Suzuki\u2019s remarkable physical transformation and the team\u2019s passionate commitment to the source material.\n<\/p>\n<p>Netflix\u2019s Shinichi Takahashi further teased that the upcoming film will be more emotional and exhilarating than its predecessor, promising a high-budget entertainment experience that continues to elevate Japanese IP on a global stage.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u672c\u65e53\u670826\u65e5\u306f\u51b4\u7fbd\u7360\u306e\u8a95\u751f\u65e5\u3002<\/p>\n<p>\u305d\u3057\u3066\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p>Netflix\u6620\u753b<br \/>\u300e\u30b7\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc2\u300f<br \/>2027\u5e74\u306b<br \/>\u4e16\u754c\u72ec\u5360\u914d\u4fe1\u6c7a\u5b9a\uff01<\/p>\n<p>\u7d9a\u5831\u3092\u304a\u697d\u3057\u307f\u306b\u3002#\u6620\u753b\u30b7\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc#\u6620\u753b\u30b7\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc2 https:\/\/t.co\/QaSRDagCVp pic.twitter.com\/nqTXQOK48S\n<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Netflix Japan | \u30cd\u30c3\u30c8\u30d5\u30ea\u30c3\u30af\u30b9 (@NetflixJP) March 25, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6695231\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton Play a Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse in the Official Trailer for &#8216;Apex&#8217;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6696142\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Netflix Sets April 2026 Release for \u2018Stranger Things: Tales From \u201985\u2019\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6694793\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Netfix\u2019s \u2018Devil May Cry\u2019 Season 2 Teaser Trailer Dives Into Dante and Virgil\u2019s Rivalry\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Netflix confirmed that a second <em>City Hunter<\/em> live-action film is in production<\/li>\n<li>Ryohei Suzuki returns as Ryo Saeba alongside Misato Morita and Fumino Kimura<\/li>\n<li><em>City Hunter 2<\/em> is set to release sometime in 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Netflix has officially confirmed the production of <em>City Hunter 2<\/em>, the sequel to its hit live-action adaptation of Tsukasa Hojo\u2019s iconic manga. The announcement comes after the first film\u2019s strong global reception in 2024, which not only topped Netflix\u2019s Global Top 10 (Non-English Films) but also boosted manga sales by 900% and generated significant economic impact in Kobe through its location shoots.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"entertainment\",\"netflix\",\"city-hunter\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6695758,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The new installment, set to premiere worldwide in 2027, sees Ryohei Suzuki return as Ryo Saeba, alongside Misato Morita as Kaori Makimura and Fumino Kimura as Saeko Nogami. Directed by Keiichiro Shiraki and written by Junpei Yamaoka, the sequel promises to deliver what Suzuki himself described as \u201cthe most quintessential version of <em>City Hunter<\/em> yet.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>While an official trailer has not yet been released, the production team and cast have hinted at a sequel that dives deeper into the heart of the original story than the first film\u2019s origin-focused narrative. Suzuki emphasized his dedication to capturing the charm of Hojo\u2019s work, noting that the sequel will showcase Ryo Saeba at his coolest and goofiest as he and Kaori navigate the dangerous criminal underworld of Shinjuku. Original author Tsukasa Hojo expressed his delight after visiting the set, specifically praising Suzuki\u2019s remarkable physical transformation and the team\u2019s passionate commitment to the source material.\n<\/p>\n<p>Netflix\u2019s Shinichi Takahashi further teased that the upcoming film will be more emotional and exhilarating than its predecessor, promising a high-budget entertainment experience that continues to elevate Japanese IP on a global stage.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u672c\u65e53\u670826\u65e5\u306f\u51b4\u7fbd\u7360\u306e\u8a95\u751f\u65e5\u3002<\/p>\n<p>\u305d\u3057\u3066\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p>Netflix\u6620\u753b<br \/>\u300e\u30b7\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc2\u300f<br \/>2027\u5e74\u306b<br \/>\u4e16\u754c\u72ec\u5360\u914d\u4fe1\u6c7a\u5b9a\uff01<\/p>\n<p>\u7d9a\u5831\u3092\u304a\u697d\u3057\u307f\u306b\u3002#\u6620\u753b\u30b7\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc#\u6620\u753b\u30b7\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc2 https:\/\/t.co\/QaSRDagCVp pic.twitter.com\/nqTXQOK48S\n<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Netflix Japan | \u30cd\u30c3\u30c8\u30d5\u30ea\u30c3\u30af\u30b9 (@NetflixJP) March 25, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6695231\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton Play a Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse in the Official Trailer for &#8216;Apex&#8217;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6696142\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Netflix Sets April 2026 Release for \u2018Stranger Things: Tales From \u201985\u2019\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6694793\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Netfix\u2019s \u2018Devil May Cry\u2019 Season 2 Teaser Trailer Dives Into Dante and Virgil\u2019s Rivalry\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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The announcement comes after the first film\u2019s strong global reception in 2024, which not only topped Netflix\u2019s Global Top 10 (Non-English Films) but also boosted manga sales by 900% and generated significant economic impact in Kobe through its location shoots.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"entertainment\",\"netflix\",\"city-hunter\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6695758,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The new installment, set to premiere worldwide in 2027, sees Ryohei Suzuki return as Ryo Saeba, alongside Misato Morita as Kaori Makimura and Fumino Kimura as Saeko Nogami. Directed by Keiichiro Shiraki and written by Junpei Yamaoka, the sequel promises to deliver what Suzuki himself described as \u201cthe most quintessential version of <em>City Hunter<\/em> yet.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>While an official trailer has not yet been released, the production team and cast have hinted at a sequel that dives deeper into the heart of the original story than the first film\u2019s origin-focused narrative. Suzuki emphasized his dedication to capturing the charm of Hojo\u2019s work, noting that the sequel will showcase Ryo Saeba at his coolest and goofiest as he and Kaori navigate the dangerous criminal underworld of Shinjuku. Original author Tsukasa Hojo expressed his delight after visiting the set, specifically praising Suzuki\u2019s remarkable physical transformation and the team\u2019s passionate commitment to the source material.\n<\/p>\n<p>Netflix\u2019s Shinichi Takahashi further teased that the upcoming film will be more emotional and exhilarating than its predecessor, promising a high-budget entertainment experience that continues to elevate Japanese IP on a global stage.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u672c\u65e53\u670826\u65e5\u306f\u51b4\u7fbd\u7360\u306e\u8a95\u751f\u65e5\u3002<\/p>\n<p>\u305d\u3057\u3066\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p>Netflix\u6620\u753b<br \/>\u300e\u30b7\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc2\u300f<br \/>2027\u5e74\u306b<br \/>\u4e16\u754c\u72ec\u5360\u914d\u4fe1\u6c7a\u5b9a\uff01<\/p>\n<p>\u7d9a\u5831\u3092\u304a\u697d\u3057\u307f\u306b\u3002#\u6620\u753b\u30b7\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc#\u6620\u753b\u30b7\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc2 https:\/\/t.co\/QaSRDagCVp pic.twitter.com\/nqTXQOK48S\n<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Netflix Japan | \u30cd\u30c3\u30c8\u30d5\u30ea\u30c3\u30af\u30b9 (@NetflixJP) March 25, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p>        <span class=\"author-name\">Zoe Leung<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p>                    <span>Mai Vo<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    NetflixCity Hunter\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/3\/netflix-city-hunter-2-live-action-film-production-2027-release-confirmed&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F03%2F27%2Fnetflix-city-hunter-2-live-action-film-production-2027-release-confirmed-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Entertainment 14 Hrs ago 176 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Zoe Leung Editor Assistant Mai Vo Share this article Netflix Entertainment 14 Hrs ago 176 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Netflix confirmed that a second City Hunter live-action film is in production Ryohei Suzuki returns as Ryo Saeba alongside Misato Morita [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1851368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1851368","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1851368"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1851368\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1851368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1851368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1851368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}