Kochikame is coming back. The gag franchise that ran for 1,960 manga chapters and nearly 400 TV episodes is getting a brand-new anime in 2027, and the first cast and staff are now official.
The news
Per Anime News Network, Shin Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo — a new anime for the Kochikame franchise — has revealed its main cast, staff and a character promo, with a 2027 debut locked in. It is the first fresh Kochikame TV anime in two decades, reviving Osamu Akimoto's comedy about Ryotsu, the laziest, most money-obsessed cop in Tokyo's Katsushika ward.
Why it matters
Kochikame is one of the longest-running manga in history, and the original 1996 TV anime is a comfort-watch institution in Japan. On SenpaiRanks the classic series holds a 7.12, while the new 2027 revival opens with a provisional 6.50 on our board — a baseline that will move once the show airs and viewers start rating it.
Where to watch
The original Kochikame anime has patchy international streaming — it has surfaced on region-locked catalogs over the years, and the new series' platform hasn't been announced yet. We'll list every platform on the show's page as soon as rights are set; open the new Kochikame page or the classic series page to follow it and rate the franchise yourself.
The read
A 2027 revival is a long runway, and a provisional 6.50 is exactly the kind of score that a live board exists to correct — rate the classic on its page and you help set where the franchise sits before the new anime even airs. Browse the full SenpaiRanks board for more.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Is there a new Kochikame anime?
A: Yes. A new Kochikame anime, Shin Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo, is set for a 2027 debut with cast and staff now revealed.
Q: When does the new Kochikame anime come out?
A: It is scheduled for 2027. An exact premiere date and streaming platform have not been announced yet.
Q: Where can I watch the original Kochikame?
A: International streaming for the 1996 series is limited and region-dependent. Open its SenpaiRanks page for current availability.
Q: How is the new Kochikame rated?
A: On SenpaiRanks the revival opens with a provisional 6.50, while the classic series holds 7.12 — both will move as viewers rate them.