- KochiKame is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year.
- To commemorate its golden anniversary, KochiKame is getting a new anime adaptation.
- The upcoming anime is produced by Studio Gallop, the same studio behind the classic anime.
Osamu Akimoto’s KochiKame was one of the longest-running comedy manga in the history of Japanese manga. It also received an anime adaptation from Gallop Studios, which lasted for over 370 episodes. Over the years, KochiKame has gone on to become a classic gag comedy series. It remains widely popular even these days, and to celebrate its 50th anniversary, a special KochiKame project has been announced at the Jump Festa 2026 event today.
A New KochiKame Anime Adaptation Announced at Jump Festa 2026
2026 marks 50 years of the amazing Kochikame manga series. The previous anime adaptation of KochiKame ended in 2026, and now KochiKame is set to receive a new anime adaptation after a decade from the same Studio Gallop. Furthermore, the new Kochikame anime will feature a new cast and upgraded visuals.
Lately, all the classic anime titles such as Yaiba, Ranma 1/2, etc have been getting their remakes. Now, it’s KochiKame’s turn, and fans can soon enjoy Ryotsu Kankichi’s escapades in a modern look.
Currently, only the anime production has been confirmed, and we will soon find out the potential release date of the new KochiKame anime in the upcoming months. That said, are you ready to go on a nostalgic ride with the new KochiKame anime adaptation? Let us know in the comments below.
