Fans of the quirky ‘Super Psychic Policeman Chojo’ manga have reason to celebrate! It was officially announced today that the popular buddy-cop comedy series will be getting a TV anime adaptation, with its premiere set for 2026 in Japan.
Bringing this exciting adaptation to life is Junichi Yamamoto, who will be directing the series at Arvo Animation. Hayashi Mori is handling both the series composition and scripts, ensuring the comedic timing and plot twists are perfectly captured, while Masakatsu Sasaki is designing the characters, giving familiar faces a vibrant animated look. The announcement was met with much fanfare, including the release of new teaser art, an official website, and special congratulatory artwork from the original manga author, Shun Numa, adding to the excitement.
The original ‘Super Psychic Policeman Chojo’ manga, created by Shun Numa, captivated readers in Shueisha’s ‘Weekly Shonen Jump’ magazine from February 2024 to June 2025. The series concluded with 8 collected volumes, building a strong fanbase. For those outside Japan, Viz Manga publishes the English-language version, giving international readers a chance to dive into the unique world of Chojo and Ippongi.
The story introduces us to Ippongi, a new recruit at the West Chinjuku Police Station, who quickly discovers her eccentric partner, Chojo, possesses incredible psychic powers. The catch? He uses them for almost everything *except* actual police work! However, when Ippongi’s family dojo faces a threat from local yakuza, Chojo finally decides to take his job seriously. What follows is a whirlwind of comedic adventures as the duo tackles crimes, pursues bad guys, and hilariously stumbles through the daily life of police officers, proving that even the most unusual partners can make a great team.