KochiKame Final: Kankichi Ryotsu's Last Day (2016)
The animated farewell to one of manga's greatest icons — officer Ryotsu's last chaotic downtown adventure.
KochiKame Final: Kankichi Ryotsu's Last Day - Movie Information
- Original Title: こちら葛飾区亀有公園前派出所 THE FINAL 両津勘吉 最後の日
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Akira Shigino
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Runtime: 48m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Production Companies: Gallop
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo The Final: Ryotsu Kankichi Saigo no Hi (JP), This is the Police Station in Front of Kameari Park in Katsushika Ward (US)
KochiKame Final: Kankichi Ryotsu's Last Day - Plot
Kankichi Ryotsu is sulking after his bonus was snatched away by the members of the shopping district. On TV, they hear that Princess Sabrina of the Attakaino Kingdom is coming to Japan. While making a delivery, Ryotsu encounters a kidnapping incident. The girl he rescues from the kidnapper is Princess Sabrina! The kidnapping case develops into a major commotion that involves the downtown area! Will Ryotsu be able to protect the downtown area and everyone there?
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KochiKame Final: Kankichi Ryotsu's Last Day - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Akira Shigino
Main Cast
- LaSalle Ishii
- Mitsuru Miyamoto
- Yumi Morio
- Haruki Sayama
- Holly Kaneko
Writers
- Takashi Yamada
KochiKame Final: Kankichi Ryotsu's Last Day - FAQs
What is KochiKame Final: Kankichi Ryotsu's Last Day about?
This 2016 anime TV special follows bumbling officer Kankichi Ryotsu, who stumbles into a royal kidnapping while making a delivery. The girl he rescues turns out to be Princess Sabrina of the Attakaino Kingdom, and the incident quickly spirals into a chaotic downtown adventure that puts Ryotsu's neighborhood at stake.
Is KochiKame Final based on a manga or anime series?
Yes! KochiKame Final is based on the long-running manga Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo by Osamu Akimoto, which ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1976 to 2016 — a record-breaking 40-year run. This TV special was produced to celebrate the manga's grand finale.
Who are the main voice actors in this special?
The special features LaSalle Ishii, Mitsuru Miyamoto, Yumi Morio, Haruki Sayama, and Holly Kaneko in the leading voice roles, reprising their characters from the beloved long-running KochiKame anime series.
Why is this called the "Final" KochiKame special?
This special was produced to mark the end of the KochiKame manga, which concluded in September 2016 after 40 years and 200 volumes in Weekly Shonen Jump. It serves as a farewell celebration for one of manga's most iconic and longest-running series, giving fans a proper send-off for Ryotsu and his world.
Who directed KochiKame Final: Kankichi Ryotsu's Last Day?
Akira Shigino directed this special. The animation was produced by Gallop, the studio that handled the long-running KochiKame TV anime series, ensuring visual and tonal consistency with the franchise fans know and love.
How long is KochiKame Final: Kankichi Ryotsu's Last Day?
The special runs for 48 minutes, making it a compact but complete standalone story. It's a great length for a celebratory farewell — long enough to deliver a satisfying adventure, short enough to watch in a single sitting.
What genre is KochiKame Final: Kankichi Ryotsu's Last Day?
It's an animated comedy — very much in the spirit of the original KochiKame series. Expect slapstick humor, lighthearted action, and the signature chaotic energy that made Ryotsu one of anime's most beloved comedic characters over four decades.
What are similar anime films to watch after this?
If you enjoyed this special, you might also like City Hunter: .357 Magnum (1989), Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan (2009), Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil (1993), or Girls und Panzer der Film (2015) — all fun, action-comedy anime features with a similar nostalgic charm.
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