The original manga inspired an anime special in 1985 and then various other anime specials that aired between 2005-2008.
The manga is also getting a new stage play adaptation for the manga’s 40th anniversary.
Fuji TV and ADK revealed the main cast, staff, and visual for the new 40th anniversary television anime adaptation of Osamu Akimoto’s Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo (“Kochikame”) police comedy manga on Monday.
Lazar Ishii, who played Kankichi Ryōtsu in the previous anime adaptations, and in earlier stage play adaptations, will star in the play.