{"rewrite":{"id":"r_1242052124c8a453034bd0cd","clusterId":"c_fc2646ef6f51088a50baa19f","slug":"new-kochikame-anime-cast-announced-ochiai-voices-ryotsu","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"New Kochikame Anime Cast Announced, Ochiai Voices Ryotsu","summary":"The cast and staff for New Kochikame, the 50th anniversary anime project based on Osamu Akimoto's Kochikame, have been revealed. Fukushi Ochiai voices Kankichi Ryotsu, with Shouta Aoi, M·A·O, and Raiko Sakamoto in supporting roles. Jiro Akatsuki directs. The series airs on Fuji TV in 2027 and will stream on various platforms.","whyItMatters":"The casting reveals a full modern lineup for the long-running comedy franchise's Reiwa-era revival, with the manga's creator Osamu Akimoto expressing approval of the new project.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe new anime project announced at Jump Festa 2026 in December now has a full cast. Fukushi Ochiai, who said Kochikame was the first manga he ever read, will play Kankichi Ryotsu in the 50th anniversary production. Shouta Aoi takes on Keiichi Nakagawa, M·A·O plays Reiko Akimoto, and Raiko Sakamoto voices Daijiro Ohara. Jiro Akatsuki, known for Gag Manga Biyori and Me \u0026amp; Roboco, directs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal creator Osamu Akimoto commented on the announcement, saying it makes him happy too. A character PV and broadcast details accompanied the cast reveal. New Kochikame is scheduled to air on Fuji TV in 2027 and stream across various platforms.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The New Kochikame cast is set. Fukushi Ochiai voices Ryotsu, Shouta Aoi plays Nakagawa, M·A·O is Reiko, and Raiko Sakamoto takes Ohara. Jiro Akatsuki directs. Fuji TV broadcast lands in 2027.","twitterPost":"New Kochikame cast revealed: Fukushi Ochiai as Ryotsu, Shouta Aoi as Nakagawa, M·A·O as Reiko, Raiko Sakamoto as Ohara. Jiro Akatsuki directs. Airing on Fuji TV in 2027 and streaming on various platforms.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"The 50th anniversary Kochikame anime now has its cast. Fukushi Ochiai voices Ryotsu, with a supporting lineup of Shouta Aoi, M·A·O, and Raiko Sakamoto. The series is set for a 2027 Fuji TV broadcast.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Anime Anime\",\"url\":\"https://animeanime.jp/article/2026/09/05/102684.html\",\"title\":\"\\\"New Kochikame\\\" Ryo-san to be Voiced by Fukushi Ochiai! Nakagawa by Shouta Aoi, Reiko by M・A・O, Chief by Raiko Sakamoto - Original Creator Osamu Akimoto Says \\\"It Makes Me Happy Too\\\"\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4853,"outputTokens":672,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1788581709,"createdAt":"2026-09-05T04:09:51.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-09-05T04:14:04.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-05T04:14:04.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_fc2646ef6f51088a50baa19f","canonicalTitle":"「新こち亀」両さんは落合福嗣に決定！中川は蒼井翔太、麗子はM・A・O、部長は坂本頼光が担当　原作者・秋本治は「僕も楽しい気持ちになります」","representativeArticleId":"a_44ea71fea5c81c9f177aec95","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[\"Fukushi Ochiai\",\"Shouta Aoi\",\"M·A·O\",\"Yorimitsu Sakamoto\",\"Osamu Akimoto\",\"Heitaro Daichi\"],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"anime\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-09-05T03:15:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-09-05T03:15:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-05T04:14:04.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Anime Anime","url":"https://animeanime.jp/article/2026/09/05/102684.html","title":"「新こち亀」両さんは落合福嗣に決定！中川は蒼井翔太、麗子はM・A・O、部長は坂本頼光が担当　原作者・秋本治は「僕も楽しい気持ちになります」"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":["Fukushi Ochiai","Shouta Aoi","M·A·O","Yorimitsu Sakamoto","Osamu Akimoto","Heitaro Daichi"],"type":"announcement","domain":"anime","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}