Kankichi Ryoutsu
main character
TV
7.5
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My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 344
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 149 h 4 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 16, 1996 – January 3, 2005
- Season
- Summer 1996
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Gallop
- Original creator
- Osamu Akimoto
- Music
- Ryou Yonemitsu
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 75/100
Estimated watch time
149h 4m
⚡ 69 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Police91%Male Protagonist79%Primarily Adult Cast79%Slapstick79%Urban79%Work79%Motorcycles79%Shounen79%Episodic66%Delinquents60%
TVFINISHED1996 SUMMER7.5 / 10 AniList score
KochiKame
こちら葛飾区亀有公園前派出所 (1996)• Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo (TV)
Synopsis
Ryoutsu, being an underpayed policeman, is always coming up with ways to make some quick money. But in the end, his plans which are ridiculous from the beginning always go wrong and land him in big trouble with the Buchou.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch KochiKame?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy and slice of life, especially stories with police, male protagonist, primarily adult cast.
Fans rate it highly: 75/100 on AniList, with 56% of 1.6K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #7 highest-rated anime of 1996.
11.2% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 149 h 4 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 22 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
373 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Akimoto
- Character design
- Tsukasa Tannai
- Character design
- Shoujurou Yamauchi
- Music
- Ryou Yonemitsu
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Kameari Park Precinct, Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo THE MOVIE 2: UFO Shuurai! Tornado Daisakusen!!, Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo, Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo Special: Uwasa no Kaipan Deka Toujou / Buchou yo! Are ga Paris no Hi da / Gekitotsu! Kami VS Ryoutsu, Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo Special: Vacance wa Hageshii no ga Osuki!?, Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo Special: Mottomo Kiken na Survival!?
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ALTERNATIVE
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Opening & ending themes
Openings (7)
- OP1“Natsu ga Kita! (Diamond Head)” · eps 1-12
- OP2“Everybody Can Do!” · eps 13-35
- OP3“Katsushika Rhapsody” · eps 36-135
- OP4“Kochira Kameza no Onna” · eps 136-144
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- OP5“Oide yo Kameari” · eps 145-191
- OP6“Damatte Ore ni Tsuite Koi” · eps 192-299
- OP7“Katsushika Rhapsody (Yamuyamu Version)” · eps 300-344
Endings (16)
- ED1“Smile” · eps 1-12
- ED2“Ii Koto Arusa” · eps 13-35
- ED3“Shikujo no Yume wa Mangekyou” · eps 36-72
- ED4“Buee no Biyabiya” · eps 73-120
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- ED5“Kyun” · eps 121-135
- ED6“Kimi to Boku” · eps 136-143
- ED7“Kimochi Da yo” · eps 144-151
- ED8“Mainichi, No Problem” by Rieko Miura · eps 152-162, 164-191
- ED9“Robo Keiji Banchou no Uta” · eps 163
- ED10“Oide yo Kameari” · eps 192-228, 260-270, 309-326
- ED11“Nice na Kokoroiki” · eps 229-252
- ED12“Natsu ga Kita! (Diamond Head)” · eps 253-259
- ED13“Nande Darou (Ryou-san Version)” · eps 271-281
- ED14“Nande Darou (KochiKame Version)” · eps 282-290
- ED15“Hai, Irasshai” · eps 291-299
- ED17“Jugemu: Kochikame Version” · eps 327-344
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KochiKame FAQ
How many episodes does KochiKame have?
KochiKame has 344 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 149 h 4 min in total.
How long does it take to watch KochiKame?
About 149 h 4 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 172 days; at one hour a day, about 150 days.
Is KochiKame finished?
Yes. KochiKame has finished airing — the final episode aired January 3, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of KochiKame?
No sequel is listed for KochiKame as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is KochiKame based on a manga?
Yes. KochiKame adapts the manga by Osamu Akimoto.
Who animated KochiKame?
KochiKame was animated by Studio Gallop.
Who sings the opening of KochiKame?
The opening, "Natsu ga Kita! (Diamond Head)", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch KochiKame?
KochiKame is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.