Kochikame Episode List ((top)) -

Kochikame aired 13 hour-long specials (often on New Year's Eve or during Fuji TV's anniversary week). These are essential viewing:

), one of the longest-running and most beloved comedy series in history. Kochikame Episode List

| No. | Title | Original Air Date | Notes | |-----|--------------------------------|-------------------|-------| | SP1 | "Ryotsu’s Caribbean Cruise" | Oct 1996 | First special; Ryo-san wins a cruise ticket | | SP2 | "The Shibamata Demon Festival" | Apr 1997 | Follows the manga closely | | SP3 | "Hawaii Luau Panic" | Oct 1997 | Ryo-san destroys a resort | | SP4 | "The Great Kyoto Love Story" | Mar 1998 | Reiko’s backstory episode | | SP5 | "Ryotsu in New York" | Oct 1998 | Ryo-san causes 9/11-level chaos (pre-9/11) | | SP6 | "The Last Super Derby" | Dec 2003 | The horse race arc finale | | SP7 | "Final Special – 2004" | Dec 2004 | Epilogue to TV series | Kochikame aired 13 hour-long specials (often on New

Bonus Wars Battle (December 29, 1996) — The first of many legendary "Bonus Wars" where Ryotsu fights to keep his pay from creditors. Theatrical Movies | Title | Original Air Date | Notes