Watch Episodes Add to My List Add to Favorites Alternative TitlesJapanese: ハコヅメ～交番女子の逆襲～ English: Police in a Pod More titles InformationType: TV Episodes: 13 Status: Finished Airing Aired: Jan 5, 2022 to Mar 30, 2022 Premiered: Winter 2022 Broadcast: Wednesdays at 23:30 (JST) Producers: Magic Capsule, Kadokawa Licensors: Funimation Studios: Madhouse Source: Manga Genre: Comedy Themes: Adult Cast, Workplace Demographic: Seinen Duration: 23 min. per ep. Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older StatisticsScore: 7.171 (scored by 23,312 users) 1 indicates a weighted score. Ranked: #34772 2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #3107 Members: 55,002 Favorites: 166 Available AtResourcesStreaming PlatformsMore services May be unavailable in your region. |
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Mar 30, 2022 KANLen09 Recommended Of all the series starting off the new year of a very dry Winter season, mangaka Miko Yasu's Hakozume a.k.a Police in a Pod definitely stood out for being one of the most interesting works ever made. A manga that clinched a win in the 66th Shogakukan Manga Awards in the Best General Manga category, alongside Inio Asano's Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction last year (which is now finally getting an anime adaptation), it's no secret that this work is truly something special, and it all had to do with the fact that Miko Yasu herself, was once an ex-cop working in Japan's kouban (a.k.a ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 26, 2022 SpRayquaza11 Recommended Preliminary (4/13 eps) When I heard there is a police slice of life coming this season and watched the cover art, I thought it'd definitely be one of those “Ideal cop/coppers being of service to society while being cute AF and having tonnes of Yuri” And only I picked it up due to the latter :3 But I have to admit I underestimated this its certainly not just police yuri, At first, It was hard to understand what this anime is all about, The tags mention seinen and police, so I expected a crime drama with high ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 30, 2022 MoeBlargus Recommended Police in a Pod is a very unusual show, and one which I greatly enjoyed. Other reviews talk about its background and Manga more (which I have not read) so I'll just be focusing on a brief, spoiler-free breakdown here. The story is fairly simple, following the lives of two policewomen - the young Kawaii and her more mature partner, Sergeant Fuji - as they go about their lives as members of the police force. Though often comedic, the show still manages to carry a serious tone when dealing with the darker aspects of police work. The characters are what really sell the show though, ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 26, 2022 Ellenwitch Recommended Preliminary (4/13 eps) Who knew Police training would get their own training anime. But it also surprises me, considering you don't really find many animes, or animes lately that are centered around the Police of all things. Which is surprising honestly. You'd think there would be a fair few series. You see it in certain animes, where there is a detective agency, or a police friend. But that's about it, so it's real nice to actually have a show, that's more directed towards that. Props to show for that. As for how the show is? While it can be hit or miss at times, but it's certainly worth a watch ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 30, 2022 Mareep-chan Mixed Feelings It is really just a dumb show about policemen work with a low budget. Everything about this show is average. The jokes and funny situations aren't extra funny, but I find them funny sometimes. Especially if the characters grow on you a little you start to enjoy it more. But I wanted to highlight something else. The show doesn't forget to remind us of the harsh reality, that world is a cruel place and people die sometimes. And imo portrays it very well and in just right ratio to the funny situations. If this show was just a plain comedy I probably would've give it lower score ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 23, 2022 Gween_Gween Not Recommended Preliminary (3/13 eps) Hakozume is an anime about a duo of cops that do cops things to let you know that cops are useful, and that would be it. It could sound like a gross simplification, but that is the whole argument. The anime shows a girl that wants to quit her position of a cop in a kouban because she feels disappointed at her job, forgetting the reasons to be a cop in the first place. Then, another cop appears, and shows her, through a completely dull and generic set of occurrences, that cops can save lives, families, the whales, the world, and the aliens. If I ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 30, 2022 ApocalypSnow Recommended This is the Daily Lives of Police Officers. Like Judy Hopps from Zootopia, the main duo spends most of their time writing speeding tickets. And since this anime takes place in Japan, half their time is also spent catching underaged smokers and teenagers who skip school. Mai Kawai is a new police officer fresh from the academy. Why does she join the police? Her father lost his job due to a company scandal, so he wanted her to work in civil service. And this was the only civil service job she could get. Such noble intentions! And she hates the work! Or at least, she feels ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 2, 2022 Wallanimx Recommended I realize this won't be everyone's cup of tea, but I swear its worth a watch as all hidden gems are. This isn't a hard dramatic cop anime. Its kinda slice of life mixed with real Japanese police tactics, and it doesn't really try to be more than that. Yes, there are are very sad/even horrific scenes in this anime, but the tone tends to stay lighthearted. I enjoyed that it talks about how being a cop in Japan can obliterate your private life in certain aspects. As your on call in case of a harrowing event and will have to drop everything in a matter of ... Read more Open Gift Report
Aug 19, 2022 TopikBagus Recommended + One of those underappreciated anime with a work-life theme, because of its realistic mature theme and ordinary-looking characters. + Started out strong and kept that momentum going throughout the series. The plot is lighthearted enough and full of comedic moments, but there is always a that serious moment where the plot twist finally kicks in. + There is no romance narrative involved, only healthy workplace competition, but this keeps the series focused on police work-life rather than an unnecessary plot. + This anime also demonstrates that while government organizations are flawed as a whole, there are individuals within who do their jobs well regardless of their end ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 3, 2022 cat_coffee Recommended Sick of only hearing about police brutality, reactionary men's rights advocacy, and slick TV crime dramas? Police in a Pod spits in the face of all of that. Police in a Pod is what you'd call a "true slice of life". Police in a Pod does something amazing - the serious scenes are intentionally brain-dead predictable. By not introducing some crazy plot twist, it gives itself room to present each situation for what it is. It's like an adult sitting you down and explaining to you an uncomfortable concept. No hot takes, just what it is and what it feels like. And it always tops off ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 18, 2022 Skyemelia Recommended Preliminary (11/13 eps) So uh, the show is still currently airing but I doubt my mind will change much in the last couple weeks. A very well put together show that I believe is a good representation of what the life of a Japanese policewoman is like. My only problem is that with tags like Comedy and PG13 it makes it sound like a kind of feel good show and it is not. Maybe at the start but later on there are some pretty heavy themes. Overall if you have any interest in the Japanese police force then give it a go, but be ready to shed some tears or ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 30, 2022 Spirit_Chaser Mixed Feelings Since I have a biased hatred for the police, it will affect this, and there is no point in hiding it. This series did not deviate much from what I thought about it in the first episode. A cute and funny, mediocre, slideshow presentation tier, police propaganda series. It's an episodic series about two police women and the rest of their coworkers. They go on to battle crime in Japan with a story written by a former police officer. As a result, there a lot of interesting insight into what it's like working for the Japanese police. It amazes me that amount of hand holding ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 5, 2022 MakuG Mixed Feelings Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Police in a Pod) Police in a Pod follows Mai Kawai, a police officer that has grown increasingly disgruntled and disappinted with her job. Kawai decides to throw in the towel and is about to turn in her resignation only a few months into her work when Seiko Fuji, a star member of the Criminal Affairs Division, enters their precint and becomes her new mentor and partner. PLOT - 9/10 Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 26, 2022 ZeroMajor12 Recommended Preliminary (4/13 eps) Initially, I wouldn't dream of watching a comedy buddy cop anime about two police girls strolling around the neighbourhood, enforcing the law and making sure they abide by it, but here I am and I am pleased with what it has to offer. Story: 6/10 Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 15, 2022 Zanryu1337 Mixed Feelings Hakozume (Police in a Pod) struggles with its identity a bit. It oozes the feel of a Saturday Morning Cartoon / Slice of Life show, but strangely enough it later reverts into a traditional anime story line. And within that, it doesn't really have the space to breath properly. To row back a bit: Hakozume is somewhat sectionalized into three parts: the introduction, the middle, and the anime. All parts share some distinction thou. The general episode length is halved to around 11 minutes and they mostly encapsulate the protagonist Police Box Women Kawai and Fuji in their work. Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 4, 2022 SuperAdventure Recommended If Buddy Cop anime are your thing- and even if they're not- I couldn't recommend this more strongly: it far surpassed my expectations and probably will yours too. Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 23, 2022 _slowdiver Recommended Preliminary (12/13 eps) Solid police show that sort of goes into the various duties and scenarios that may be occur as a member of the police force (or at least in some part of Japan). Shion Wakayama's performance as Mai Kawai is my kind of humor, and her delivery and Mai's experience as a fresh faced officer really offer a good amount of enjoyment to the show. I will say that the show does drag for a bit in between, the music isn't that great, and all the other characters can be one-dimensional at times (contributing to moments when the show begins to drag) But eventually the story and ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 30, 2023 kchakrak Recommended Slice-of-Life police drama? Not sure how to describe this, but SoL is definitely part of it, and true SoL too. Outside of an ending arc these are individual stories about how hard it is to be a police officer told by a frankly hopeless cast of cops. Well, are they hopeless or brilliant? That's honestly part of the charm. Also, I don't know how true to life this is so I recommend taking it with a pinch of salt and not a true representation. The characters are fun, not super fleshed out but they are enjoyable to spend time with and they do have unique personalities. ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 27, 2022 mkzxwing Mixed Feelings Preliminary (4/13 eps) No spoilers ahead. Have you ever watched a brilliant detective show? Either normal, or gritty, like say CSI Miami? On the other hand, how about something about hilarious and/or idiotic politice in some comedy (say hot fuzz)? Alternatively, how about just a police action movie? I'm sure most have and are aware of how great and interesting each of those can be... How about slice of life police? Well... I mean there's room there to be interesting too, right? Maybe, but this is definitely not the case! ... First, let's break up the elements. Story. It's a slice of life, should I even say there's pretty much nothing ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 1, 2022 Goatshigami Mixed Feelings Police in a Pod Review After graduating from high school, Mai Kawai's priority was to find a job with a stable income. But the only institute she was accepted in was the police academy, which she reluctantly joined. Now, she's a police officer who's unexpectedly treated and criticised harshly by the citizens. Disheartened, she decides to leave the job after only few moths of appointment until she meets Seiko Fuji, her new senior and decides to give this job a second chance. Story: Read more Open Gift Report More Reviews |
