Police in a Pod[a] is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Miko Yasu. It has been serialized in Kodansha's Morning since November 2017. A Japanese television drama adaptation aired on Nippon TV from July to September 2021, and an anime television series adaptation by Madhouse aired from January to March 2022.

Police in a Pod won the 66th Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category in 2021 and the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in the same category in 2022.

Plot

Mai Kawai is a new police officer who only decided to take the job due to a desire to have a stable income. Having become dissatisfied with her career path, she decides to resign from the police force. On the day she planned to tender her resignation, she meets Seiko Fuji, who had been reassigned to serve as the director of her station. Fuji's dedication to the police force becomes an inspiration to Kawai, who decides to delay her resignation. The series follows the two and other members of the police forms solving crimes in their local area.

Characters

Mai Kawai (川合 麻依, Kawai Mai)
Voiced by: Shion Wakayama[3]
Portrayed by: Mei Nagano[4]
Kawai is a fresh graduate from police academy. She joined the Okajima Prefectural Police[b] in order to have a stable income unlike her father, whose livelihood was affected by the corrupt practices of the company. However, she has had enough of the unkind remarks thrown her way as a police officer. But, just when she was about to submit her letter of resignation, a new instructor is assigned to her.
Seiko Fuji (藤 聖子, Fuji Seiko)
Voiced by: Yui Ishikawa[3]
Portrayed by: Erika Toda[4]
Seiji Minamoto (源 誠二, Minamoto Seiji)
Voiced by: Ryōta Suzuki[5]
Portrayed by: Shohei Miura[6]
Takeshi Yamada (山田 武志, Yamada Takeshi)
Voiced by: Shimba Tsuchiya[5]
Portrayed by: Yuki Yamada[6]
Miwa Makitaka (牧高 美和, Makitaka Miwa)
Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa[5]
Portrayed by: Nanase Nishino[7]
Deputy Captain (副署長, Fuku Shochō)
Voiced by: Kendo Kobayashi[8]
Tamotsu Hōjō (北条 保, Hōjō Tamotsu)
Voiced by: Rikiya Koyama[8]
Portrayed by: Yūsuke Hirayama[7]

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Miko Yasu [ja], Police in a Pod has been serialized in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Morning since November 22, 2017.[9] In May 2022, Yasu stated that the series would end its first part on June 16 of the same year, after which it entered on hiatus, so Yasu would start a new manga series.[10] Kodansha has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on April 23, 2018.[1] As of June 22, 2022, twenty-one volumes have been released.[11]

The series is licensed in English digitally by Kodansha USA.[12] The first volume was released on June 8, 2021.[13] As of June 14, 2022, thirteen volumes have been released.[14]

Volume list

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 April 23, 2018[15]978-4-06-511322-6June 8, 2021[13]978-1-63699-143-6
2 June 22, 2018[16]978-4-06-511692-0July 13, 2021[17]978-1-63699-219-8
3 August 23, 2018[18]978-4-06-512637-0August 10, 2021[19]978-1-63699-293-8
4 October 23, 2018[20]978-4-06-513020-9September 14, 2021[21]978-1-63699-354-6
5 January 23, 2019[22]978-4-06-514527-2October 12, 2021[23]978-1-63699-406-2
6 March 22, 2019[24]978-4-06-514963-8November 9, 2021[25]978-1-63699-461-1
7 May 23, 2019[26]978-4-06-515420-5December 14, 2021[27]978-1-63699-513-7
8 July 23, 2019[28]978-4-06-516266-8January 11, 2022[29]978-1-63699-553-3
9 September 20, 2019[30]978-4-06-517128-8February 8, 2022[31]978-1-63699-606-6
10 November 21, 2019[32]978-4-06-517759-4March 8, 2022[33]978-1-63699-645-5
11 January 23, 2020[34]978-4-06-518157-7April 12, 2022[35]978-1-68491-118-9
12 April 23, 2020[36]978-4-06-518944-3May 10, 2022[37]978-1-68491-164-6
13 June 23, 2020[38]978-4-06-518966-5June 14, 2022[14]978-1-68491-213-1
14 September 23, 2020[39]978-4-06-518967-2July 12, 2022[40]978-1-68491-343-5
15 November 20, 2020[41]978-4-06-521759-7August 9, 2022[42]978-1-68491-385-5
16 March 23, 2021[43]978-4-06-522711-4September 13, 2022[44]978-1-68491-440-1
17 June 23, 2021[45]978-4-06-523557-7——
18 August 23, 2021[46]978-4-06-524537-8——
19 November 22, 2021[47]978-4-06-526127-9——
20 February 22, 2022[48]978-4-06-526751-6——
21 June 22, 2022[11]978-4-06-527611-2——

Drama

A Japanese television drama adaptation aired for nine episodes on Nippon TV[49][4][50] from July 7 to September 15, 2021.[51][52] Two special episodes aired on August 4[53] and August 11, 2021.[54] RöE performed "YY" as the opening theme,[55] while milet performed "Ordinary Days" as the ending theme.[56]

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on August 1, 2021. The series is animated by Madhouse and directed by Yuzo Sato, with Ryunosuke Kingetsu overseeing the scripts, Kei Tsuchiya designing the characters, and Nobuaki Nobusawa composing the music. It aired from January 5 to March 30, 2022 on AT-X and other networks.[3][8] Riko Azuna performed the opening theme "Shiranakya" (I Gotta Know), while Nonoc performed the ending theme "Change".[5] Funimation licensed the series outside of Asia.[57] Muse Communication licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia.[58]

Episode list

No.Title [59][60]Directed by [59]Written by [59]Storyboarded by [59]Original air date [61]
1"Unbox & Punching Bag"
Transcription: "Anbokkusu Ando Sandobakku" (Japanese: アンボックス＆サンドバック)		Kim MinsunRyunosuke KingetsuYuzo SatoJanuary 5, 2022 (2022-01-05)

Kawai, a fresh graduate from police academy, has had enough of the bad rap she has been getting as a member of the police force. However, before she could submit her letter of resignation, a new instructor gets assigned to her. Chief Fuji used to be a detective but got transferred for allegedly harassing one of her juniors.

The pair heads off for patrol and Kawai soon witnesses Fuji's coping mechanisms and skill as a detective by capturing a burglar suspect on the first day.
2"Beginner's Luck"
Transcription: "Bigināzu Rakku" (Japanese: ビギナーズ・ラック)
"Police Jungle"
Transcription: "Porisu Janguru" (Japanese: ポリス・ジャングル)		Park JaeikRyunosuke KingetsuYuzo SatoJanuary 12, 2022 (2022-01-12)
3"Enter the Ace"
Transcription: "Ēsu Tōjō" (Japanese: エース登場)
"The Corpse's Tale"
Transcription: "Itai wa Kataru" (Japanese: 遺体は語る)		Kang TaesikRyunosuke KingetsuKoji SawaiJanuary 19, 2022 (2022-01-19)
4"Dear Dog-Sama"
Transcription: "Haikei Oinu-sama" (Japanese: 拝啓お犬様)
"Runner's High"
Transcription: "Rannāzu Hai" (Japanese: ランナーズ・ハイ)		Kim MinsunRyunosuke KingetsuYuzo SatoJanuary 26, 2022 (2022-01-26)
5"Late-Night Patrol"
Transcription: "Shin'ya no Patorōru" (Japanese: 深夜のパトロール)
"Vs. the Groper"
Transcription: "Bāsasu. Chikan" (Japanese: VS．チカン)		Park JaeikRyunosuke KingetsuKen'ichi KawamuraFebruary 2, 2022 (2022-02-02)
6"The Roaring Mixer"
Transcription: "Gōkon Kyōsō Kyoku" (Japanese: 合コン狂騒曲)
"Runaway Police"
Transcription: "Bōsō Porisu" (Japanese: 暴走ポリス)		Park JaeikRyunosuke KingetsuKoji SawaiFebruary 9, 2022 (2022-02-09)
7"Tailing Championship"
Transcription: "Bikō Senshuken" (Japanese: 尾行選手権)
"Smooth Talker"
Transcription: "Hito Tarashi" (Japanese: 人たらし)		Kang TaesikRyunosuke KingetsuKoji SawaiFebruary 16, 2022 (2022-02-16)
8"Rampage of Justice"
Transcription: "Seigi no Bōsō" (Japanese: 正義の暴走)
"Musclehead"
Transcription: "Kinniku Baka" (Japanese: 筋肉バカ)		Park SihuRyunosuke KingetsuYoshiaki KawajiriFebruary 23, 2022 (2022-02-23)
9"Arrest Techniques"
Transcription: "Taiho Jutsu" (逮捕術)
"UFO"		Park SihuRyunosuke KingetsuKyōsuke TakadaMarch 2, 2022 (2022-03-02)
10"Police ID"
Transcription: "Keisatsu Techō" (Japanese: 警察手帳)
"Trauma"
Transcription: "Torauma" (Japanese: トラウマ)		Kang TaesikRyunosuke KingetsuKoji SawaiMarch 9, 2022 (2022-03-09)
11"Cannabis and Likeness"
Transcription: "Taima to Nigaoe" (Japanese: 大麻と似顔絵)
"Sketch Artist Rhapsody"
Transcription: "Nigaoe Kyōsō Roku" (Japanese: 似顔絵狂騒録)		Park JaeikRyunosuke KingetsuYoshiaki KawajiriMarch 16, 2022 (2022-03-16)
12"Reenactment Doll"
Transcription: "Saigen Ningyō" (Japanese: 再現人形)
"First Investigation Division"
Transcription: "Sōsa Ikka" (Japanese: 捜査一課)		Park SihooRyunosuke KingetsuYuzo SatoMarch 23, 2022 (2022-03-23)
13"Decisive Moment"
Transcription: "Shōbu wa Isshun" (Japanese: 勝負は一瞬)
"Run Pawn Run"
Transcription: "Koma yo Hashire" (Japanese: コマよ走れ)		Kim Minsun
Park Jaeik Sihoo		Ryunosuke KingetsuYoshiaki KawajiriMarch 30, 2022 (2022-03-30)

Reception

As of August 2021, Police in a Pod had over 2.3 million copies in circulation.[3]

It was one of the Jury Recommended Works at the 22nd Japan Media Arts Festival in 2019.[62] Police in a Pod won the Mandō Kobayashi Manga Grand Prix 2019, created by comedian and manga enthusiast Kendo Kobayashi.[63] In 2021, along with Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction, the series won the 66th Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category.[64][65][66] The manga was nominated for the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in the general category in 2021;[67] it won the 46th edition in the same category in 2022.[68] The series ranked #23 on the 2021 "Book of the Year" list by Da Vinci magazine.[69]

Notes

  1. ^ Japanese: ハコヅメ ～交番女子の逆襲～, Hepburn: Hakozume: Kōban Joshi no Gyakushū, "Packed Up: A Police Box Woman's Counterattack"
  2. ^ Okajima Prefecture is a fictitious prefecture, and was changed to Saitama Prefecture in the television drama.

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