KochiKame 1996
★ 8.1/10 · 7 votes AnimationComedyCrimeFamilyAction & Adventure 1 seasons · 344 eps Ended
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What is KochiKame?
KochiKame is a television series based on a long-running work by creator Osamu Akimoto. The title serves as a shortened version of Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen Mae Hashutsujo.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 344
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 16, 1996
- Last aired
- Dec 19, 2004
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- ANIMAX
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Crime, Family
- Updated
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KochiKame is a television series based on a long-running work by creator Osamu Akimoto. The title serves as a shortened version of Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen Mae Hashutsujo. The narrative centers on Ryotsu Kankichi, an unconventional and lazy police officer stationed in the Kameari area. Ryotsu is known for his constant pursuit of money and his tendency to devise various get-rich-quick schemes that frequently backfire. He works alongside a cast of unique characters, including his strict supervisor Police Chief Ohara, as well as Nakagawa and Reiko. Together, the group finds themselves involved in numerous hijinks. Beyond its comedic premise, the series functions as an homage to the working-class people and districts of old Tokyo. The source material for the franchise was originally penned by Akimoto in Weekly Shonen Jump, where it ran from 1976 until 2016. Today, the animated series is available for viewers to stream on various digital platforms, including Netflix and Prime Video, with distribution licensed by ADK.
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Should you watch it?
“Unconventional cop Ryo-san leads chaotic adventures with celebrities and quirky colleagues.”
Reasons to watch
- Unique ensemble cast creates dynamic interactions
- Lighthearted tone provides consistent entertainment
- Distinctive protagonist with memorable personality
Keep in mind
- May feel repetitive due to episodic nature
- Humor style might not appeal to all viewers
You enjoy ensemble comedies with quirky characters and lighthearted hijinks.
Suitable for general audiences who enjoy comedic ensemble casts and episodic storytelling.
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Cast
LaSalle Ishii
Ryotsu Kankichi (voice)
Haruki Sayama
Daijirou Ohara (voice)
Yuko Doi
Matoi Giboshi (voice)
Shigeru Ushiyama
Nerou Higurashi (voice)
Yumi Morio
Reiko Katherine Akimoto
Maya Okamoto
Komachi Ono (voice)
Jin Nishimura
Gomesu Tonda (voice)
Mitsuru Miyamoto
Keiichi Nakagawa (voice)
Hiroshi Yanaka
Hayato Honda (voice)
Kaori Asoh
Ai Asato (voice)
Masato Sakai
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Season 1 · 344 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Kankichi Ryotsu, Maverick Police Officer Mytharc Jun 16, 1996
- E2 A Rookie Cop from the Heavens Core Jun 23, 1996
- E3 Food Cart Business Flying High! Core Jun 30, 1996
- E4 Lottery Guy Lucks Out Core Jul 7, 1996
- E5 I Scream For Shaved Ice Skiing Core Jul 28, 1996
- E6 Reiko's on the Hunt! Core Aug 4, 1996
- E7 Wake Up, Hibernating Cop! Core Aug 11, 1996
- E8 Open the Kachidoki Bridge! Core Aug 18, 1996
- E9 Sumo All the Way! Core Sep 1, 1996
- E10 Rowdy, Reckless Troublemakers! Core Sep 8, 1996
- E11 A Visit to the Nakagawa Residence Core Sep 15, 1996
- E12 Clash of the Tokyoites! Core Sep 22, 1996
- E13 Ryotsu and Reiko Together... Forever? Core Oct 27, 1996
- E14 Trunk Buddies Core Nov 3, 1996
- E15 Run, Honda! For Your Love! Core Nov 10, 1996
- E16 The Ohara Family Treasure Core Nov 17, 1996
- E17 May the Best Roach Win Core Nov 24, 1996
- E18 What a Photo! Kyoto Rewind Core Dec 1, 1996
- E19 Soba Restaurant Rebrand! Core Dec 8, 1996
- E20 The Ryotsu Way to Pass Tests Core Dec 15, 1996
- E21 Battle for the Bonus Core Dec 22, 1996
- E22 Ryotsu the Ladies' Man Core Dec 22, 1996
- E23 New Year's Karuta Battle Core Jan 12, 1996
- E24 Like Father, Like Son Core Jan 19, 1997
- E25 House Arrest Doesn't Scare Me Core Jan 26, 1997
- E26 Let's Boost the Ratings! Core Feb 2, 1997
- E27 The Super Rich Shiratori Reiji Core Feb 9, 1997
- E28 Ryo-san's Great Escape! Core Feb 16, 1997
- E29 Male Bonding in a Cypress Bathtub Core Feb 23, 1997
- E30 Good Grief, Girls' Day Core Mar 2, 1997
- E31 Ninja Vs. Indiana Ryotsu Core Mar 9, 1997
- E32 Ryotsu in Training Core Mar 16, 1997
- E33 Ah, My Home Core Mar 23, 1997
- E34 Hyper Schoolkid vs. Ryotsu Core Apr 13, 1997
- E35 Tears in the Chief's Eyes Core Apr 27, 1997
- E36 Recover the Secret Photos! Core May 4, 1997
- E37 A Banquet to Die For Core May 11, 1997
- E38 Reiji Shiratori Returns! Core May 18, 1997
- E39 Burning Love! Ryotsu and Maria Core May 25, 1997
- E40 The Furious Fists of Hondara Core Jun 1, 1997
- E41 Her First Love Was... Ryotsu? Core Jun 8, 1997
- E42 Alligator the Entertainer Core Jun 15, 1997
- E43 Batting Up a Storm! Core Jun 22, 1997
- E44 Kankichi Ryotsu's Shock Marriage! Core Jun 29, 1997
- E45 Ryo-san and the New Recruit Core Jun 29, 1997
- E46 Ryo-san's Doll, In Stores Now! Core Jun 29, 1997
- E47 Wildwater Houseboat Panic Core Jul 6, 1997
- E48 Ryo-san the Match-breaker Core Jul 13, 1997
- E49 Hondara Fist in Canada! Core Aug 3, 1997
- E50 Yum! A Recipe for Revenge Core Aug 10, 1997
- E51 Profit from the Haunted House! Core Aug 17, 1997
- E52 Episode 52 Core Aug 24, 1997
- E53 Episode 53 Core Aug 31, 1997
- E54 Episode 54 Core Sep 14, 1997
- E55 Episode 55 Core Sep 21, 1997
- E56 Explosive Grandpa Power! Core Oct 12, 1997
- E57 Episode 57 Core Oct 19, 1997
- E58 Episode 58 Core Oct 26, 1997
- E59 Episode 59 Core Nov 2, 1997
- E60 A Hondara Close Call Core Nov 16, 1997
- E61 Episode 61 Core Nov 23, 1997
- E62 Episode 62 Core Nov 30, 1997
- E63 Episode 63 Core Dec 7, 1997
- E64 Bonus Wars 2 Core Dec 14, 1997
- E65 Episode 65 Core Dec 21, 1997
- E66 Episode 66 Core Jan 4, 1998
- E67 Episode 67 Core Jan 4, 1998
- E68 Episode 68 Core Jan 18, 1998
- E69 Episode 69 Core Jan 25, 1998
- E70 Episode 70 Core Feb 1, 1998
- E71 Episode 71 Core Feb 15, 1998
- E72 Fiery Camping Spirit! Core Feb 22, 1998
- E73 Enter Professor Outrageous! Core Mar 1, 1998
- E74 Absolutely Safe! Ryotsu Tours Core Mar 8, 1998
- E75 Episode 75 Core Mar 15, 1998
- E76 Episode 76 Core Mar 22, 1998
- E77 Nakagawa's Dad, the Robust CEO! Core Apr 12, 1998
- E78 Episode 78 Core Apr 12, 1998
- E79 Episode 79 Core Apr 19, 1998
- E80 Episode 80 Core Apr 26, 1998
- E81 Episode 81 Core May 3, 1998
- E82 Episode 82 Core May 10, 1998
- E83 Episode 83 Core May 24, 1998
- E84 Episode 84 Core May 31, 1998
- E85 Episode 85 Core Jun 7, 1998
- E86 Episode 86 Core Jun 14, 1998
- E87 Episode 87 Core Jun 21, 1998
- E88 Episode 88 Core Jun 28, 1998
- E89 Episode 89 Core Jul 12, 1998
- E90 Episode 90 Core Jul 26, 1998
- E91 Episode 91 Core Aug 2, 1998
- E92 Episode 92 Core Aug 9, 1998
- E93 Episode 93 Core Aug 16, 1998
- E94 Episode 94 Core Aug 23, 1998
- E95 Episode 95 Core Aug 30, 1998
- E96 Episode 96 Core Sep 6, 1998
- E97 Episode 97 Core Sep 13, 1998
- E98 Episode 98 Core Oct 4, 1998
- E99 Episode 99 Core Oct 4, 1998
- E100 Episode 100 Core Oct 25, 1998
- E101 Episode 101 Core Nov 8, 1998
- E102 Episode 102 Core Nov 15, 1998
- E103 Episode 103 Core Nov 22, 1998
- E104 Episode 104 Core Nov 29, 1998
- E105 Bonus Wars 3 Core Dec 6, 1998
- E106 Hondara Substitution Fist Core Dec 20, 1998
- E107 Ryo-san, Shrunken! Core Dec 27, 1998
- E108 Episode 108 Core Dec 27, 1998
- E109 Episode 109 Core Dec 27, 1998
- E110 An Asakusa Tale Core Dec 27, 1998
- E111 As Your Older Brother...! Core Jan 17, 1999
- E112 As a Family Relative...! Core Jan 24, 1999
- E113 Around the World in 48 Hours! Core Jan 31, 1999
- E114 Maria! Iron Fists of Love Core Feb 7, 1999
- E115 Karma Gramps' Counterattack Core Feb 14, 1999
- E116 Episode 116 Core Feb 21, 1999
- E117 Episode 117 Core Feb 28, 1999
- E118 The Elixir, Ryotsu GPX Core Mar 7, 1999
- E119 Episode 119 Core Mar 14, 1999
- E120 Imagining Things is Also Love Core Mar 21, 1999
- E121 Facing the Source of Calamity Core Apr 4, 1999
- E122 Rookie Cop, Ryotsu! Core Apr 4, 1999
- E123 Don't Call Me Papa!! Core Apr 25, 1999
- E124 Sakonji's New Beginning Core May 2, 1999
- E125 Far Away After School Core May 9, 1999
- E126 Are the Olympics Still Early? Core May 16, 1999
- E127 Moero! The Erabujima of Love Core May 23, 1999
- E128 The Outrageous Sky Police Corps Core May 30, 1999
- E129 Touching! Terai's First Arrest Core Jun 6, 1999
- E130 Ryo Becomes a Mangaka Core Jun 13, 1999
- E131 A Fierce Kick-the-Can Battle Core Jun 20, 1999
- E132 Episode 132 Core Jun 27, 1999
- E133 The King of Home Movies Core Jul 4, 1999
- E134 Tender is the Kameari Night Core Jul 11, 1999
- E135 An Unusual Golf Match! Core Jul 25, 1999
- E136 Charlie Kobayashi's Secret Core Aug 1, 1999
- E137 SOS Outrageous Abyss Core Aug 8, 1999
- E138 Work, Matsukichi! Core Aug 22, 1999
- E139 A Blooming Gift in the Night Sky Core Aug 29, 1999
- E140 Ryotsu's Stamina Co. Ltd. Core Sep 12, 1999
- E141 Ebisu at the Merry Gate Core Sep 19, 1999
- E142 Domination by Trump! Core Oct 17, 1999
- E143 Robot Officer, Deploy! Core Oct 31, 1999
- E144 The Great Stradi Chase! Core Nov 21, 1999
- E145 Attack of the SF Alien Core Dec 5, 1999
- E146 Bonus Wars 4! Core Dec 12, 1999
- E147 Time, Please Stop Core Dec 19, 1999
- E148 Terai Family, Far Faraway Core Jan 2, 2000
- E149 Withstanding Calcium Core Jan 2, 2000
- E150 Fleshy Magicians Core Jan 16, 2000
- E151 Komachi's Big Break!? Core Jan 23, 2000
- E152 True Story! Video-Cameraman Core Jan 30, 2000
- E153 A Rice-ful Set Off! Core Feb 6, 2000
- E154 Episode 154 Core Feb 13, 2000
- E155 Cellphone Panic! Core Feb 20, 2000
- E156 Episode 156 Core Feb 27, 2000
- E157 Memories of Shinobazu Pond Core Mar 5, 2000
- E158 The Great Nature Golf Battle! Core Mar 12, 2000
- E159 Episode 159 Core Mar 19, 2000
- E160 Episode 160 Core Apr 2, 2000
- E161 Episode 161 Core Apr 16, 2000
- E162 Episode 162 Core Apr 23, 2000
- E163 Episode 163 Core Apr 30, 2000
- E164 Wings of Friendship Core May 7, 2000
- E165 Episode 165 Core May 14, 2000
- E166 Episode 166 Core May 28, 2000
- E167 Episode 167 Core Jun 4, 2000
- E168 Episode 168 Core Jun 11, 2000
- E169 Episode 169 Core Jun 18, 2000
- E170 Episode 170 Core Jul 16, 2000
- E171 Episode 171 Core Jul 30, 2000
- E172 Episode 172 Core Aug 13, 2000
- E173 Episode 173 Core Aug 20, 2000
- E174 Episode 174 Core Aug 27, 2000
- E175 Episode 175 Core Sep 3, 2000
- E176 Episode 176 Core Sep 10, 2000
- E177 Episode 177 Core Sep 17, 2000
- E178 Episode 178 Core Sep 24, 2000
- E179 Episode 179 Core Oct 1, 2000
- E180 Episode 180 Core Oct 1, 2000
- E181 Episode 181 Core Oct 1, 2000
- E182 Episode 182 Core Oct 1, 2000
- E183 Episode 183 Core Oct 22, 2000
- E184 Episode 184 Core Oct 29, 2000
- E185 Episode 185 Core Nov 5, 2000
- E186 Honda Family 2, Eve's Treasure Core Nov 12, 2000
- E187 Kameari Pursuit Core Nov 19, 2000
- E188 Ryo Stands for the Election Core Nov 26, 2000
- E189 Episode 189 Core Dec 3, 2000
- E190 Outrageous Bodyjack Core Dec 10, 2000
- E191 Episode 191 Core Dec 17, 2000
- E192 This is the Police Station in front of Kabuki-za Theatre in East Ginza Core Jan 14, 2001
- E193 Episode 193 Core Jan 21, 2001
- E194 The Great-Edo Dragnet Core Jan 28, 2001
- E195 Episode 195 Core Feb 4, 2001
- E196 Episode 196 Core Feb 11, 2001
- E197 Episode 197 Core Feb 18, 2001
- E198 Episode 198 Core Feb 25, 2001
- E199 Episode 199 Core Mar 4, 2001
- E200 Episode 200 Core Mar 11, 2001
- E201 Episode 201 Core Mar 25, 2001
- E202 Episode 202 Core Apr 22, 2001
- E203 Episode 203 Core Apr 29, 2001
- E204 Episode 204 Core May 13, 2001
- E205 Episode 205 Core May 20, 2001
- E206 Episode 206 Core May 27, 2001
- E207 Episode 207 Core Jun 3, 2001
- E208 Episode 208 Core Jun 17, 2001
- E209 Episode 209 Core Jun 24, 2001
- E210 I'll Teach You Ninjitsu! Core Jul 15, 2001
- E211 Episode 211 Core Aug 12, 2001
- E212 Episode 212 Core Aug 19, 2001
- E213 Episode 213 Core Aug 19, 2001
- E214 Episode 214 Core Aug 26, 2001
- E215 Episode 215 Core Sep 2, 2001
- E216 Episode 216 Core Sep 9, 2001
- E217 Episode 217 Core Sep 16, 2001
- E218 Episode 218 Core Oct 21, 2001
- E219 Episode 219 Core Oct 28, 2001
- E220 Episode 220 Core Nov 4, 2001
- E221 Episode 221 Core Nov 11, 2001
- E222 Episode 222 Core Nov 18, 2001
- E223 Episode 223 Core Nov 25, 2001
- E224 Episode 224 Core Dec 2, 2001
- E225 Episode 225 Core Dec 9, 2001
- E226 Episode 226 Core Dec 9, 2001
- E227 Episode 227 Core Dec 16, 2001
- E228 Episode 228 Core Dec 23, 2001
- E229 Episode 229 Core Jan 13, 2002
- E230 Episode 230 Core Jan 20, 2002
- E231 Episode 231 Core Jan 27, 2002
- E232 Episode 232 Core Feb 3, 2002
- E233 Episode 233 Core Feb 10, 2002
- E234 Episode 234 Core Feb 17, 2002
- E235 Episode 235 Core Feb 24, 2002
- E236 Episode 236 Core Mar 3, 2002
- E237 Episode 237 Core Mar 10, 2002
- E238 Episode 238 Core Mar 17, 2002
- E239 Episode 239 Core Mar 24, 2002
- E240 Episode 240 Core Apr 14, 2002
- E241 Episode 241 Core Apr 21, 2002
- E242 Episode 242 Core Apr 28, 2002
- E243 Episode 243 Core May 5, 2002
- E244 Episode 244 Core May 12, 2002
- E245 Episode 245 Core May 19, 2002
- E246 Episode 246 Core Jun 2, 2002
- E247 Episode 247 Core Jun 9, 2002
- E248 Episode 248 Core Jun 16, 2002
- E249 Episode 249 Core Jun 23, 2002
- E250 Episode 250 Core Jun 30, 2002
- E251 Episode 251 Core Jul 14, 2002
- E252 Episode 252 Core Jul 21, 2002
- E253 Episode 253 Core Aug 4, 2002
- E254 Episode 254 Core Aug 11, 2002
- E255 Episode 255 Core Aug 18, 2002
- E256 Episode 256 Core Aug 25, 2002
- E257 Episode 257 Core Sep 1, 2002
- E258 Episode 258 Core Sep 8, 2002
- E259 Episode 259 Core Sep 15, 2002
- E260 Episode 260 Core Oct 20, 2002
- E261 Episode 261 Core Oct 27, 2002
- E262 Episode 262 Core Nov 3, 2002
- E263 Episode 263 Core Nov 10, 2002
- E264 Episode 264 Core Nov 17, 2002
- E265 Episode 265 Core Nov 24, 2002
- E266 Episode 266 Core Dec 1, 2002
- E267 Episode 267 Core Dec 8, 2002
- E268 Episode 268 Core Dec 15, 2002
- E269 Episode 269 Core Dec 22, 2002
- E270 Episode 270 Core Dec 29, 2002
- E271 Episode 271 Core Jan 12, 2003
- E272 Episode 272 Core Jan 19, 2003
- E273 Episode 273 Core Jan 26, 2003
- E274 Episode 274 Core Feb 2, 2003
- E275 Episode 275 Core Feb 9, 2003
- E276 Episode 276 Core Feb 16, 2003
- E277 Episode 277 Core Feb 23, 2003
- E278 Episode 278 Core Feb 23, 2003
- E279 Episode 279 Core Mar 9, 2003
- E280 Episode 280 Core Mar 16, 2003
- E281 Episode 281 Core Mar 23, 2003
- E282 Episode 282 Core Apr 13, 2003
- E283 Episode 283 Core Apr 20, 2003
- E284 Episode 284 Core Apr 27, 2003
- E285 Episode 285 Core May 4, 2003
- E286 Episode 286 Core May 11, 2003
- E287 Episode 287 Core May 18, 2003
- E288 Episode 288 Core Jun 1, 2003
- E289 Episode 289 Core Jun 8, 2003
- E290 Episode 290 Core Jun 22, 2003
- E291 Episode 291 Core Jul 6, 2003
- E292 Episode 292 Core Jul 13, 2003
- E293 Episode 293 Core Jul 20, 2003
- E294 Episode 294 Core Aug 3, 2003
- E295 Episode 295 Core Aug 10, 2003
- E296 Episode 296 Core Aug 17, 2003
- E297 Episode 297 Core Aug 24, 2003
- E298 Episode 298 Core Sep 7, 2003
- E299 Episode 299 Core Sep 21, 2003
- E300 Episode 300 Core Oct 12, 2003
- E301 Episode 301 Core Oct 19, 2003
- E302 Episode 302 Core Oct 19, 2003
- E303 Episode 303 Core Oct 26, 2003
- E304 Episode 304 Core Nov 23, 2003
- E305 Episode 305 Core Nov 30, 2003
- E306 Episode 306 Core Dec 14, 2003
- E307 Episode 307 Core Dec 14, 2003
- E308 Episode 308 Core Jan 11, 2004
- E309 Episode 309 Core Jan 18, 2004
- E310 Episode 310 Core Jan 25, 2004
- E311 Episode 311 Core Feb 1, 2004
- E312 Episode 312 Core Feb 8, 2004
- E313 Episode 313 Core Feb 15, 2004
- E314 Episode 314 Core Feb 22, 2004
- E315 Episode 315 Core Feb 29, 2004
- E316 Episode 316 Core Mar 7, 2004
- E317 Episode 317 Core Mar 14, 2004
- E318 Episode 318 Core Mar 21, 2004
- E319 Episode 319 Core Apr 4, 2004
- E320 Episode 320 Core Apr 11, 2004
- E321 Episode 321 Core Apr 25, 2004
- E322 Episode 322 Core May 2, 2004
- E323 Episode 323 Core May 9, 2004
- E324 Episode 324 Core May 23, 2004
- E325 Episode 325 Core Jun 6, 2004
- E326 Episode 326 Core Jun 13, 2004
- E327 Episode 327 Core Jun 20, 2004
- E328 Episode 328 Core Jul 4, 2004
- E329 Episode 329 Core Aug 8, 2004
- E330 Episode 330 Core Sep 5, 2004
- E331 Episode 331 Core Sep 12, 2004
- E332 Episode 332 Core Sep 19, 2004
- E333 Episode 333 Core Oct 10, 2004
- E334 Episode 334 Core Oct 31, 2004
- E335 Episode 335 Core Nov 7, 2004
- E336 Episode 336 Core Nov 14, 2004
- E337 Episode 337 Core Nov 21, 2004
- E338 Episode 338 Core Nov 28, 2004
- E339 Episode 339 Core Dec 5, 2004
- E340 Episode 340 Core Dec 12, 2004
- E341 Episode 341 Core Dec 19, 2004
- E342 Episode 342 Core Dec 19, 2004
- E343 Episode 343 Mytharc Dec 19, 2004
- E344 Episode 344 Mytharc Dec 19, 2004
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Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
The series follows unconventional cop Ryo-san and his adventures with celebrities and police colleagues.
Who are the main characters?
The main character is Ryo-san, an unconventional cop who loves money, along with his boss Police Chief Ohara and other unique characters.
Is it a serious police drama?
No, it focuses on lighthearted hijinks and comedic situations rather than serious police work.
What makes the show unique?
It combines police station settings with celebrity guest appearances and chaotic comedic situations.
Is there character development over time?
The show primarily focuses on episodic adventures with consistent character personalities rather than major development arcs.
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