Anime distributor REMOW has announced that the beloved anime workplace comedy KochiKame (also referred to as Tokyo Beat Cops) is set to receive its inaugural English-language subtitled release, with all 373 episodes of the iconic show being made available for free on the It’s Anime YouTube channel in North America. The first episode is available now!
Synopsis: Ryotsu Kankichi, known as Ryo-san for short, is an eccentric cop at the local police station with a passion for money. Alongside famous personalities like Nakagawa and Reiko, his no-nonsense boss Police Chief Ohara, and a variety of other quirky characters, he finds himself embroiled in various hilarious situations!
KochiKame is based on the Weekly Shonen Jump manga of the same name, which was published by Shueisha and ran for a remarkable 40 years in the magazine. As one of the top-selling manga of all time, KochiKame has been a staple in Japan for generations, and now audiences in the United States and Canada can join in the laughter alongside Ryo-san and a vibrant ensemble of characters.
Every week, a new English-language episode of KochiKame will premiere on It’s Anime. Additionally, fans can explore a treasure trove of beloved anime on the channel, featuring nostalgic titles like REBORN!, Yakitate!! JAPAN, My Little Monster, True Cooking Master Boy, and High School Kimengumi (coming soon).
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