Shin KochiKame Anime Announces Cast, Staff, 2027 Debut
The new anime Shin Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo revealed its main cast, staff, and a character promo.
A special livestream on Saturday revealed the main cast, staff, and a character promotional video for the new television anime Shin Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo. The series is scheduled to premiere on Fuji TV in 2027.
The new series is a commemorative project for the 50th anniversary of Osamu Akimoto's Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo (KochiKame) manga. Akimoto serialized the police comedy in Weekly Shounen Jump from September 1976 to September 2016. Shueisha published the 201st and final volume in October 2021.
Main Cast and Staff
The livestream confirmed the principal voice actors and the core production team. The studio handling the adaptation is Gallop.
Akitarou Daichi, known for Kamisama Hajimemashita, will direct the series. The script will be handled by Shuuichi Kouyama (Black Cat) and Yoshifumi Fukushima (Dragon Ball Super). Character design is by Kenichi Hara (Yu☆Gi☆Oh! 5D's), who also serves as chief animation director alongside Gil-bo Noh (Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal).
Series Legacy and Previous Adaptations
This is not the first anime adaptation of the long-running manga. An original television anime series produced by Gallop aired 373 episodes from Summer 1996 to Fall 2004. The franchise also includes two theatrical films. The first movie, Kameari Park Precinct, opened in December 1999, followed by UFO Shuurai! Tornado Daisakusen!! in December 2003.
Multiple special episodes have been produced over the years. The latest special, The Final - Ryoutsu Kankichi Saigo no Hi, premiered in September 2016.
Fan Reactions and Future
The announcement has generated significant discussion among long-time fans. Some reactions shared in the source's comment section expressed surprise and excitement at the revival. One commenter stated, "Still can't believe it, it's happening... My favorite anime getting a new series."
Other comments focused on the new voice casting, particularly for the lead character Kankichi Ryotsu. A fan noted the change, saying the new voice sounds "like ancient edo NPC samurai" compared to the original series. The character promotional video released during the stream allows audiences to hear the new cast for themselves.
No further details regarding the episode count or specific cour scheduling for the 2027 premiere were provided in the source.
