Kochikame All Episodes 41 May 2026

This episode was banned from reruns for three years because it showed a working blueprint for converting a police vehicle into a gambling machine using coat hangers and rubber bands.

The Breakdown: Kochikame (TV Series) – Episodes 161 to 164 These episodes represent the show’s transition into the early 2000s. The character designs are slightly rounder, the color palettes are brighter, and the jokes involve emerging technology (flip phones, early internet). Episode 161: "The Great Escape from the Abandoned Hospital" Original Airdate: September 10, 2001 Kochikame all episodes 41

Two rival ramen shop owners ask Ryotsu to settle a feud that has lasted 20 years. The twist? Both owners are former Yakuza bosses who retired to cook noodles. When Ryotsu tries to merge their recipes (miso vs. shoyu), he accidentally creates a "health hazard" that causes everyone’s mustache to fall out. This episode was banned from reruns for three

| Platform | Availability of Ep. 161-164 | Language Options | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes (Subtitled) | Japanese only | | Crunchyroll | No (Only sporadic episodes) | N/A | | YouTube (Official Toho Channel) | No (Volume 41 not uploaded) | N/A | | DVD Box Set "The World of Ryotsu" | Yes (Disc 11) | Japanese + Original Spanish Dub | Episode 161: "The Great Escape from the Abandoned

Release Date Context: Early 2000s (Original Run: 1996–2004)