KochiKame is a popular manga and anime written by Osamu Akimoto. The series tells about the daily life of a police officer named Kankichi Ryotsu which is full of hilarious scenes.
In this article, we would like to discuss the best characters in the KochiKame story. Who are they? Check out the full review below!
10. Yoichi Terai
Yoichi Terai is a police officer who has a chubby physique. In terms of appearance, he looks very much like Buchō at first glance. In addition, he is married and has two children at home.
Terai has a mediocre character when compared to his peers. He can be quite sensitive sometimes when he is under pressure. Although not very prominent, he often serves as a support for his friends.
9. Neruo Higurashi
Unlike Terai, Neruo Higurashi is a police officer who is always asleep and lacks enthusiasm. He can be very angry when he wakes up from his sleep. In fact, he can wreak havoc around him.
Despite this, Higurashi has the ability to accurately track the location of criminals. Thanks to his unique abilities, Higurashi is considered a very important member of the Katsushika Police Headquarters.
8. Matoi Giboshi
Next, there is a beautiful policewoman named Matoi Giboshi. She has a very energetic personality. Besides that, she likes to express her thoughts openly and is able to argue rationally.
Despite her profession, Matoi is the daughter of a sushi restaurant owner. She can serve customers with a friendly smile. In addition, she has a good understanding of the types of menu served.
7. Komachi Ono
Komachi Ono is a policewoman who is often the center of attention in stories. She used to act as the leader of the policewomen in Katshusika. In addition, she is often involved in fierce competition with Ryotsu.
Komachi hails from a small town called Oinaka. During summer or winter, she used to visit her family back home. The funny thing is, her family often thinks that Ryotsu is Komachi's boyfriend.
6. Ai Asato
Beneath her beautiful appearance, Ai Asato used to be a boy. She turned into a woman after she made a magic wish. Additionally, she is commonly known by the nickname “Maria”.
Maria has a very feminine nature and often attracts the attention of the men around her. Other than that, she is shown to be very considerate of Ryotsu. She feels jealous when other women are around Ryotsu.
5. Hayato Honda
Hayato Honda is often seen wearing a neat uniform along with a helmet which is his trademark. In addition, he has a sensitive personality and gets carried away easily. He wasn't that confident either.
In the past, Honda had experienced rejection from the girl he liked. This experience left a trauma that affected Honda's mentality. Despite this, he started to change after he met Nana-chan.
4. Daijiro Ohara
Daijiro Ohara alias Buchō is the boss of Ryotsu and his friends at the Kameari Kouen-Mae Police Box. He has a firm nature and gets angry easily, especially when he sees Ryotsu's ridiculous behavior.
Ohara can be said to be a representative of men his age who are old-fashioned and clueless. He is dedicated to his duties, but he is not very familiar with modern technology. However, he loves fun hobbies, such as tending to bonsai.
3. Keiichi Nakagawa
One of the things that is unique about Keiichi Nakagawa is that he always wears a yellow uniform. He has a handsome face and comes from a wealthy family. In addition, he is also very intelligent.
Despite his strengths, Nakagawa is not arrogant and is able to socialize well. He also has a very high work ethic and commitment. He also frequently opposes Ryotsu's controversial ideas.
2. Reiko Katherine Akimoto
Reiko Catherine Akimoto is a very beautiful and good-looking policewoman. She has distinctive blonde hair and always looks neat. In addition, she is very popular and able to charm the men around her.
In terms of personality, Reiko has high sympathy for others. She tries to help anyone who needs help. Just like Nakagawa, she also likes to oppose Ryotsu's crazy ideas.
1. Kankichi Ryotsu
In the first position, there is Kankichi Ryotsu who is known as lazy and childish. He does not take his duties seriously. Instead, he prefers spending time relaxing, such as playing games or sleeping.
Because Ryotsu comes from a poor family, he is always looking for ideas to earn a lot of money. He even thought of dirty plans, such as carrying out illegal acts. His actions often get him in trouble.