This is Katsushika-ku Kameari Park Police Box: Me and Me!? ~A thorough review of the adventures of the Asakusa Boy Detectives~

The appeal and reviews of "This is the Kameari Police Station in Katsushika Ward: Me and Me!? We are the Asakusa Boy Detectives!"

"Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo: Me and Me!? ~We are the Asakusa Boy Detectives!~" is a TV special anime based on the popular manga "Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo" by Akimoto Osamu and Atelier Bidama. The two-episode series was broadcast on Fuji TV from April 6th to April 13th, 2008. The series is based on the theme of time travel using a time machine, and features a unique storyline in which the protagonist, Ryotsu Kankichi, travels back in time to his childhood.

story

Professor Ezaki, also known as Dr. Tondemo, has recently invented a time machine! Thinking he can use this to cheat at horse racing, Ryotsu travels back in time, only to find himself in the 1960s, Tokyo, the time of Ryotsu's childhood! Through this time travel, Ryotsu comes face to face with his own past and embarks on various adventures with the members of the Boy Detectives Club. The show skillfully incorporates the unrealistic element of a time machine while also portraying Ryotsu's humanity and growth, deeply moving viewers.

Commentary

Professor Ezaki, who is always making suspicious inventions, has a new invention that turns out to be a time machine! As always, Ryotsu gets in the time machine to head back an hour, but when he arrives, he finds himself in Asakusa in the 1960s, the time of Ryotsu's childhood...!? This setting is a perfect blend of the humor and serious elements of the original work, and has the power to draw viewers in. The setting of Asakusa in the 1960s gives a sense of nostalgia and freshness at the same time, further enhancing the appeal of the work.

cast

The cast of this film is as follows:

• Kankichi Ryotsu/LaSalle Ishii
• Reiko Akimoto/Yumi Morio
• Keiichi Nakagawa/Mitsuru Miyamoto
• Director Ohara / Haruki Sayama

In particular, LaSalle Ishii's performance as Kankichi Ryotsu has left a strong impression on viewers by faithfully recreating the character from the original work while adding his own unique humor. The other cast members also bring their characters to life, raising the quality of the entire work.

Main Staff

The main staff of this work are as follows:

• Original work: Osamu Akimoto, Atelier Bidama (serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump)
• Director: Akira Shigino
• Character design, chief animation director: Tsukasa Tannai
• Art Director: Satoshi Shibata
• Director of photography: Shinya Matsuzaki, Akio Saito
• Sound Production: Hajime Takakuwa
• Music by Ryo Yonemitsu and Toshihiko Sahashi
• Animation Production: Studio Gallop

In particular, director Akira Shigino has the skill to develop the story from his own perspective while respecting the worldview of the original work, which has contributed greatly to the success of this work. Additionally, the beautiful drawings by Tsukasa Tannai, who was in charge of character design and general animation director, also greatly enhanced the visual appeal of the work.

subtitle

The subtitles of this film are as follows:

• #1/Watashi and I? ~We are the Asakusa Boy Detectives!~ Part 1 (2008/04/06)
• #2/Wa and I? ~We are the Asakusa Boy Detectives!~ Part 2 (2008/04/13)

By dividing the story into two parts, the story unfolds in greater depth and is more moving to the viewer.

Related Titles

"This is the Kameari Police Box in Katsushika Ward: Me and Me!? ~We are the Asakusa Boy Detectives!~" has deep ties to the following related works.

• This is the Katsushika Ward Kameari Park Front Police Box TV Series
• This is the Katsushika-ku Kameari Park Police Box: The Lucky Story of Ryo-san and the Loyal Dog: Avoid the Great Kameari Encirclement!!
• This is the Katsushika-ku Kameari Park Police Box Run! Ryotsu-style tram, the memorable Daijiro
• This is Katsushika-ku Kameari Park Police Box Ryotsu's Asakusa Renewal Strategy!! Ah, the Memories of Hanayashiki
• This is the Katsushika-ku Kameari Park Police Box Seton Expedition! The Sumida River Oath Search for the White Whale of Memories!
• This is Katsushika-ku Kameari Park Police Station Ryo-san wants to eat sushi! Top tuna showdown!!
• This is Katsushika-ku Kameari Park Police Box! Aim to be a Kameari superstar! The road to becoming an idol like Ryotsu!
• This is the Kameari Police Box in Katsushika Ward THE MOVIE
• Kochikame: Katsushika Ward Kameari Park Police Box THE MOVIE 2 UFO Invasion! Tornado Operation!!
• This is Katsushika-ku Kameari Park Police Box THE FINAL Ryotsu Kankichi's Last Day

While sharing the same worldview, these works develop a variety of themes and stories, making them a must-see series for fans.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo: Me and Me!? ~We are the Asakusa Boy Detectives~" is a work that depicts the growth of Ryotsu Kankichi from a new perspective while maximizing the appeal of the original work. The story development that skillfully incorporates the unrealistic element of a time machine and deeply moves the viewer has a unique charm that is not found in other anime works. In addition, the setting of Asakusa in the 1960s gives a sense of nostalgia and freshness at the same time, further enhancing the appeal of the work.

The cast and staff are also of high quality, with LaSalle Ishii's performance as Kankichi Ryotsu and director Akira Shigino's direction leaving a strong impression on viewers. Furthermore, the beautiful drawings by character designer and chief animation director Tsukasa Tannai also greatly enhance the visual appeal.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who like time travel and stories of growth. Although it was only broadcast for a short period of two episodes, it is packed with a dense story and charming characters, making it a work that you will want to watch over and over again. Please give it a try.

Further information and recommendations

"Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo: Me and Me!? ~We Are the Asakusa Boy Detectives!~" is a work that depicts the growth of Ryotsu Kankichi from a new perspective while inheriting the worldview of the original "Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo." The storyline, which skillfully incorporates the unrealistic element of a time machine and deeply moves viewers, has a unique appeal not found in other anime works. In addition, the setting of Asakusa in the 1960s gives a sense of both nostalgia and freshness, further enhancing the appeal of the work.

The cast and staff are also of high quality, with LaSalle Ishii's performance as Kankichi Ryotsu and director Akira Shigino's direction leaving a strong impression on viewers. Furthermore, the beautiful drawings by character designer and chief animation director Tsukasa Tannai also greatly enhance the visual appeal.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who like time travel and stories of growth. Although it was only broadcast for a short period of two episodes, it is packed with a dense story and charming characters, making it a work that you will want to watch over and over again. Please give it a try.

There are also many related works to this work, which share the same worldview but develop various themes and stories. In particular, "Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo THE MOVIE" and "Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo THE FINAL: Ryotsu Kankichi's Last Day" are works that fans cannot miss. By watching these works together, you can enjoy the world of "Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo" even more deeply.

The film's music is also not to be missed. The music, composed by Ryo Yonemitsu and Toshihiko Sahashi, stirs emotions as the story unfolds, drawing viewers in. In particular, the music in the time travel scenes, combined with the visual effects, leaves a strong impression on viewers.

Lastly, the programming of the Fuji Television Network, the network that broadcasts this series, was also impressive. Although it was only broadcast for a short period of two episodes, from April 6 to April 13, 2008, it managed to leave a strong impression on viewers. This was made possible by a combination of the power of Fuji Television's programming and the high quality of this series.

Above, we have explained in detail the appeal and evaluation of "Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Park Front Police Box: Me and Me!? ~We are the Asakusa Boy Detectives!~". This work is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who like time travel and stories of growth. Please give it a watch.