Akimoto Osamu’s “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” is back with a special 201st issue

Akimoto Osamu’s “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” a.k.a. “Kochikame” was the previous Guinness Book of World Records for manga series with the most issues published volumes with its 200th final issue released in September 2016. But Saito Takao’s “Golgo 13” surpassed it on July Read More …

Searching for the Kochikame Statues near Kameari Station in Katsushika – Part Three

In the first blog post, I discussed the the popular manga/anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (“KochiKame” in short) by Akimoto Osamu. In Katsushika ward, near Kameari Station, numerous bronze statues dedicated to the series can be found. A map is featured inside Read More …

Searching for the Kochikame Statues near Kameari Station in Katsushika – Part 2

The following was originally posted on dennisamith.com: In yesterday’s blog post, I discussed the the popular manga/anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (“KochiKame” in short) by Akimoto Osamu. In Katsushika ward, near Kameari Station, numerous bronze statues dedicated to the series can be Read More …

Searching for the Kochikame Statues near Kameari Station in Katsushika – Part 1

The following was originally featured on DennisAmith.com: In Japan, the manga and anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (This is the Police Station in front of Kameari Park in Katsushika Ward), often shortened to “KochiKame” is a favorite. Created by Akimoto Osamu back Read More …