The manga franchise Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo is returning to television. The official website announced that a brand-new anime series titled Shin Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo will air on Fuji TV in 2027, celebrating the manga’s 50th anniversary with a refreshed main voice cast and production staff.
The Bottom Line
- The Premiere Window: The new series is officially scheduled to air on Fuji TV in 2027, following a major cast reveal event streamed on Shueisha’s Jump Channel on YouTube.
- The Legacy Shift: Fukushi Ochiai takes over the role of Ryotsu from LaSalle Ishii, heading a new voice cast alongside Aoi, M·A·O, and Sakamoto.
- Behind the Scenes: Akitarō Daichi is directing the project at Gallop, supported by a team of scriptwriters and animators.
Passing the Baton to a New Voice Cast
Osamu Akimoto’s Kochikame concluded its 40-year serialization in September 2016 after selling approximately 150 million copies worldwide. When the original television anime ran from 1996 to 2004 across more than 300 episodes, it defined an era of slapstick comedy in Japanese animation.
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The project was initially announced in December 2025. The recent character promotional video formally introduced the four new lead vocalists taking over roles. Fukushi Ochiai steps into the shoes of the protagonist Ryotsu, succeeding LaSalle Ishii. Meanwhile, Aoi takes over as Nakagawa from Mitsuru Miyamoto, M·A·O voices Reiko (succeeding Yumi Morio), and Sakamoto assumes the role of Ohara from Haruki Sayama.
Accompanying the cast announcement, the official website dropped a key visual depicting Ryotsu leaping in uniform outside the Kameari police box. Nakagawa, Reiko, and Ohara salute around him while the Tokyo Skytree looms in the background, anchoring the classic gag-manga aesthetic firmly in modern Tokyo.
Behind the Production at Gallop
The production forces are anchored by director Akitarō Daichi at Gallop. The creative pipeline also features scriptwriters Shuichi Kamiyama and Yoshifumi Fukushima, ensuring the comedic timing and episodic charm of Akimoto’s original work remain intact.
Kenichi Hara steps up as both character designer and chief animation director, working alongside fellow chief animation director Gil-Bo Noh. On the musical front, composer Toshihiko Sahashi is slated to score the series, bringing a recognizable auditory signature to Kankichi Ryotsu’s latest misadventures.
Expanding the Franchise Ecosystem in 2027
The 2027 anime debut does not stand alone. Shueisha and its partners are deploying a multi-pronged rollout to reintroduce the property to contemporary consumers. Earlier, a special one-shot manga was published on August 3, 2026, to celebrate the 50th-anniversary.
Furthermore, Shueisha Games and Kairosoft have teamed up to develop a brand-new video game titled Kochikame: Ryo-san’s Billion-yen Beat. This title is slated for a cross-platform release spanning the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. By synchronizing a television anime revival with a commercial video game launch, the production committee is casting a wide net to capture both aging fans of the 90s broadcast and a younger generation discovering the IP for the first time.
Production and Release Overview
| Project Element | Details | Key Personnel / Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Television Anime | Airing in 2027 on Fuji TV | Directed by Akitarō Daichi at Gallop |
| New Voice Cast | Replacing legacy 1996–2004 cast | Fukushi Ochiai (Ryotsu), Aoi (Nakagawa), M·A·O (Reiko), Sakamoto (Ohara) |
| Video Game | Kochikame: Ryo-san’s Billion-yen Beat | Shueisha Games & Kairosoft (Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) |
| Milestone Context | 50th Anniversary of Original Manga | Original 40-year manga run concluded in September 2016 |
As production ramps up toward the 2027 premiere, international fans watching how REMOW expands subtitle availability for older episodes will be eager to see if this modern overhaul paves the way for simultaneous global distribution. What are your thoughts on the new voice cast taking over these roles? Let us know in the comments below.
