Kochikame (Japanese TV Drama DVD)

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Set in a neighborhood police station in Tokyo. The story follows the crazy adventures of the main character Ryotsu Kankichi, a middle aged policeman. Kochikame has a broad audience, ranging from adolescent boys to middle-aged salarymen. Much like Homer Simpson, Ryo-san's antics appeal to children who can laugh at an old buffoon and to men fearing that they are becoming old buffoons themselves and also because it often subtly mock the latest fads and trends. The stories are generally innocent in content, and what little violence appears is comical, while the occasional risqué subjects are included strictly for laughs rather than to titillate. In another parallel to The Simpsons, Kochikame's immense popularity has led to guest appearances in the strip by Japanese celebrities such as Tetsuya Komuro.

Language:    Japanese
Subtitle:      Chinese, English
Media:         DVD All region NTSC Format 
Duration:     2 Discs (8 Episodes) 
Released:    October 2009
Cast:           Katori Shingo
                  Karina
                  Hayami Mokomichi
                  himura Teruyoshi
 

Price: $14.99

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