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Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo｜Anime

2024.11.15

Based on a manga by Osamu Akimoto, it was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump for 40 years from 1976 to 2016. The anime version was broadcast from 1996 to 2004 and has also been made into a movie and special episodes. Directed by Hajime Kamegaki and others, the TV series was broadcast on Fuji Television. Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo” features humorous episodes set against the backdrop of Japanese society at the time.

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Synopsis

The story of “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo” is a comedy about the daily life of a maverick police officer “Kankichi Ryotsu” (Ryotsu Kankichi) at Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo in Katsushika-ku, Tokyo. Kankichi Ryotsu is a self-disciplined, self-centered, but somehow lovable character who causes mayhem with his colleagues around him. The trouble his reckless ideas and outlandish behavior cause, and the reactions of his colleagues who are swept along with them, are the highlights of the film.

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Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo | Recommendations

The charm of “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo” lies in Kankichi Ryotsu’s maverick character and unpredictable developments each time. The comical depiction of daily life in Japan and the historical background of the Showa and Heisei eras provide an interesting perspective on Japanese society and culture. In addition, the variety of characters, humorous conversations, and unrealistic happenings in everyday life keep viewers engaged. The anime also features visual gags and fast-paced development, making it easy to enjoy.