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Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 01)
I’m so glad I started the Winter 2022 season with “Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu” (or “Police in a Pod” in English). I liked the first episode a…
Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 08
A Part 「正義の暴走」 (Seigi no Bōsō) "Rampage of Justice" B Part 「筋肉バカ」 (Kinniku Baka) "Musclehead" “You’ll never be able to deal with certain people if you give up after one setback” -Sgt. Minamoto Seiji.
Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 12
A Part 「Saigen Ningyō」 (再現人形) "Reenactment Doll" B Part 「Sōsa Ikka」 (捜査一課) "First Investigation Division" This change in pacing has left some confused and running, others might find it painfully slow.
Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 02
A Part 「ビギナーズ・ラック」 (Bigināzu Rakku) "Beginner's Luck" B Part 「ポリス・ジャングル」 (Porisu Janguru) "Police Jungle" Hakozume holds a certain kind of true-to-life that cannot be easily reproduced unless you've actually lived through it.
Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 03
A Part 「エース登場」 (Ēsu Tōjō) "Enter the Ace" B Part 「遺体は語る」 (Itai wa Kataru) "The Corpse's Tale" Sometimes the job involves a more humanitarian approach.
Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 05
A Part 「深夜のパトロール」 (Shin'ya no Patorōru) "Late-Night Patrol" B Part 「VS.チカン」 (Bāsasu. Chikan) "Vs. the Groper" Naughty kids get coal for Christmas!
Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 06
A Part 「合コン狂騒曲」 (Gōkon Kyōsō Kyoku) "The Roaring Mixer" B Part 「暴走ポリス」 (Bōsō Porisu) "Runaway Police" Police politics come with a lot of cobwebs.
Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 04
A Part 「拝啓お犬様」 (Haikei Oinu-sama) "Dear Dog-Sama" B Part 「ランナーズ・ハイ」 (Rannāzu Hai) "Runner's High" What a good puppy!
Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 11
A Part 「大麻と似顔絵」 (Taima to Nigaoe) "Cannabis and Likeness" B Part 「似顔絵狂騒録」 (Nigaoe Kyōsō Roku) "Sketch Artist Rhapsody" The start of a policewoman who turned into a mangaka.
Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 07
A Part 「尾行選手権」 (Bikō Senshuken) "Tailing Championship" B Part 「人たらし」 (Hito Tarashi) "Smooth Talker" You don't play your ace until the end of the game.
Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 13 (END)
A Part 「勝負は一瞬」 (Shōbu wa Isshun) "Victory is Decided in an Instant" B Part 「コマよ走れ」 (Koma yo Hashire) "Run, Grunt" Wanting to be all the things, means you're never gonna be good at any…
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 12)
Continuing from where we left off last week and it’s already time for the reenactment! The procedure is very important since it’s essential for the police to know…
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 02)
In episode 2, the girls are dealing with some serious and dark topics like: sexual abuse, child prostitution and domestic violence. A new character was also introduced, her…
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 10)
I hope you’re all ready for an emotional roller-coaster! Episode 10 started out really fun and light but when it got to the second part, the story went…
Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 9 & 10
A Part 「逮捕術」 (Taiho Jutsu) "Arrest Techniques" B Part "UFO" & A Part 「警察手帳」 (Keisatsu Techō) "Police ID" B Part 「トラウマ」 (Torauma) "Trauma" A mix between seriousness and trying for comedy.
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 06)
Do police officers have time to date? Their jobs can get very demanding after all, which leads to a lack of free time. But despite their long shifts…
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 04)
There’s no time to rest when you’re a police officer! Some missions can be very time consuming and it can get quite exhausting, especially if you’re a rookie…
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 03)
I believe the strength of this anime lies in the way they are able to shed light to the real struggles of our current society, while also maintaining…
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 11)
In this episode we find out how Kawai’s “unique” drawing skills actually make her a good composite artist. 😆 I was surprised to discover that there are no…
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 08)
Fuji and Kawai make a great team and that’s a fact. But what happens when Kawai gets paired with someone else? Well, we’re going to find out in…
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 09)
Strong Body = Sharp Mind, at least that’s what they say. But what happens when our favorite characters refuse to follow the lieutenant’s order and not exercise? 😆…
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 07)
In order to catch a meth dealer, Fuji and Kawai are going on a tailing mission! This time, the girls are joined by Minamoto and Yamada! And I’m…
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 05)
Late night patrols mixed with ghost stories are not for the faint of heart! Who knew Kawai was such a scaredy-cat? 😆 The girls were out investigating a…
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 13) – [END]
Episode 13 marks the end of season one for “Police in a Pod”! I don’t know about you but I’m going to miss my weekly dose of cynical…
Hakozume: Koban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 03
Much more so than the first two episodes, this one found the right balance between seriousness and whimsy. Read more
Winter 2022 Impressions: Leadale no Daichi nite, Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu, Orient
Leadale no Daichi nite Short Synopsis: Bedridden gamer becomes her in-game character 200 years in the future after a hospital fails to install back-up power for her life…
Second Impressions – Hakozume: Koban Joshi no Gyakushuu
I wouldn't say this episode moved the needle much either way for me. Read more
First Impressions Digest – Tokyo 24-ku, Orient, Hakozume: Koban Joshi no Gyakushuu
Another season, another year. Read more
12 Days of Anime 2022 – Day 01: Hakozume
The first anime I’ve chosen to showcase in this series of posts is Hakozume, a cop anime. Now I’m sure everyone has seen shows about cops before. If…
Hakozume - Episode 6 - Fuji Annoyed
Fuji was on a group date with Kawai when they discovered their annoying detective colleagues at the same bar. What bad luck! Hakozume - Episode 6.
Hakozume - Episode 5 - Annoyed Fuji
Fuji showed her annoyance at Kawai's lazy attitude in keeping their patrol car clean. Kawai needed to adjust to night shifts. Hakozume - Episode 5.
AI no Idenshi – 01
「バックアップ」 (Bakkuappu) "Backup" The philosophical dilemma here is as classic sci-fi as it gets
Yofukashi no Uta – 01
「ナイトフライト」 (Naito fraito) "Night Fright" This was as if Dagashi Kashi and Nazo no Kanojo X had a love child.
Koukyuu no Karasu – 01
「翡翠の耳飾り 前篇」 (Hisui no Mimikazari Zenpen) "The Jade Earring, Part 1" Steamed buns are always the way to a woman's heart
Hoshi no Samidare – 01
「雨宮夕日とトカゲの騎士」 (Amamiya Yuuhi to Tokage no Kishi) "Amamiya Yuuhi and the Lizard Knight" Leaping lizards-it's a Neu anime!
Baraou no Souretsu – 01
"Wars of the Roses" A rose is lovely by any other name, except for Lancaster and York.
Ooyukiumi no Kaina – 01
「天膜の少年」 (Tenmaku no Shōnen) "Heavenly Boy" Boy meets girl, atop the end of the canopy.
Yuukoku no Moriarty – 01
「伯爵の犯罪」 (Hakushaku no hanzai) "The Earl's Crime" I see worlds of potential in Moriarty the Patriot.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 01
「猫猫」 (Maomao) "Maomao" Maomao is a modern scientific mind in a pre-modern world.
Kinsou no Vermeil – 01
「 崖っぷち魔術師と封印されし厄災」 (Gakeppuchi Majutsushi to Fūin Sareshi Yakusai) "The Desperate Magician and the Imprisoned Disaster" Honestly, this anime has the most wholesome method of mana exchange I’ve ever seen.
Bokutachi no Remake – 01
「なにもかもダメになって」 (Nanimokamo Dame ni Natte) "Everything is Useless" Welcome back to the year 2006! Leave your Wiimotes and (Product) Red iPod nanos by the door.
Hikari no Ou – 01
「旅立ち」 (Tabidachi) "Departure" There's a reason why it's always humans vs. nature, not humans and nature.
Oshi no Ko – 01
「Mother and Children」 "This story is a work of fiction. Actually, most everything in this world is fiction."
Saihate no Paladin – 01
「死者の街の少年」 (Shisha no Machi no Shounen) "The Boy from the City of the Dead" The journey of a young man.
Senyoku no Sigrdrifa – 01
「館山基地へようこそ!」 (Tateyama Kichi e Youkoso!) "Welcome to Tateyama Base!" Pinch me I think we might've seen this before.
Majo no Tabitabi – 01
「魔女見習いイレイナ」 (Majo minarai ireina) "Eleina: The Apprentice Witch" A surprisingly pleasant entry to the season that certainly exceeded my personal expectations.
Gunjou no Fanfare – 01
「始まりの出会い」 (Hajimari no Deai) "First Encounter" Wild horses couldn’t drag me away from this premiere!
Vanitas no Karte – 01
「Vanitas―ラスティ=ホープスの場合―」 (Vanitasu―Rasuti=Hōpusu no Baai―) "In the Event of Rusty Hopes" Shadows offset the light just as Vanitas offsets Noé.
Yuukoku no Moriarty – 01
「伯爵の犯罪」 (Hakushaku no hanzai) "The Earl's Crime" I see worlds of potential in Moriarty the Patriot.
Kakkou no Iinazuke – 01
I'm not sure I'm ready for this. But here goes.