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Osamu Akimoto
| Japanese name | 秋本治 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | 1952 |
| Active in WSJ | 1976–2016 |
Osamu Akimoto is the creator of KochiKame (Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo), the longest-running manga series in Weekly Shōnen Jump history. Serialized from September 1976 to September 2016 — exactly 40 years — KochiKame ran for 1,960 chapters across 200 tankōbon volumes without skipping a single week, a feat that earned him a Guinness World Record. Beyond KochiKame, Akimoto worked on Mr. Clice and Black Tiger. The series follows Ryotsu Kankichi, a slacker police officer at the Kameari Park police box in Katsushika, Tokyo, and has become a cultural touchstone in Japan.
Works in Weekly Shōnen Jump
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Osamu Akimoto?
Osamu Akimoto is the creator of KochiKame (Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo), the longest-running manga series in Weekly Shōnen Jump history. Serialized from September 1976 to September 2016 — exactly 40 years — KochiKame ran for 1,960 chapters across 200 tankōbon volumes without skipping a single week, a feat that earned him a Guinness World Record. Beyond KochiKame, Akimoto worked on Mr. Clice and Black Tiger. The series follows Ryotsu Kankichi, a slacker police officer at the Kameari Park police box in Katsushika, Tokyo, and has become a cultural touchstone in Japan.
What manga did Osamu Akimoto create for Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Osamu Akimoto created KochiKame for Weekly Shōnen Jump (1976–2016).
When did Osamu Akimoto first appear in Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Osamu Akimoto's first work in WSJ was KochiKame, debuting on July 19, 1976.
Is Osamu Akimoto still active?
Osamu Akimoto was active in WSJ from 1976–2016.