by The upcoming TV anime “Super Round! Super Senior” (Chōjun! Chōjō Senpai) is set to introduce viewers to one of the most unusual police partnerships of the fall 2026 anime season. Ahead of its premiere, advance stills from Episode 1, titled “The Psychic Police Officer,” have been released, offering a first look at the strange but promising partnership between a psychic police officer and a powerful rookie known for her “gorilla” nickname.
The anime will premiere on October 6, 2026, in the nationwide “Ka-Anibaru!!” programming block on the Kansai TV and Fuji TV network. The first episode will air at 11:15 p.m., while subsequent episodes are scheduled for the regular Tuesday 11 p.m. time slot.
Based on the manga by Shun Numa, Super Round! Super Senior combines supernatural abilities, police investigations, comedy, and an unusual buddy dynamic. At the center of the story are Meguru Chōjō, a police officer with extraordinary psychic abilities, and Nao Ippongi, a rookie officer whose tremendous physical strength has earned her the nickname “Gorilla.”
Episode 1 introduces an unusual police partnership
The first episode, “The Psychic Police Officer,” introduces Nao Ippongi, a newly assigned rookie police officer who is transferred to a small, run-down police box in the district of Chinjuku.
There, she encounters Meguru Chōjō, a senior police officer who possesses a wide range of supernatural abilities. Chōjō is highly skilled at criminal investigations, using powers such as mind reading, clairvoyance, and telepathy to gather information and solve cases. However, despite his impressive abilities, he is not particularly popular with the people around him.
Nao, meanwhile, is almost the complete opposite.
She is a newcomer to the police force and is known for her extraordinary physical strength. Her skills in judo and her powerful throws have earned her the nickname “Gorilla.” Rather than relying on supernatural powers, Nao approaches situations with physical ability, determination, and a straightforward personality.
The two characters therefore bring completely different strengths to their work.
When Nao arrives at the police box, she unexpectedly becomes Chōjō’s partner. From that point forward, the mismatched pair must work together to protect the peace of Chinjuku.
Their partnership forms the central comedy and action of the series. Chōjō can uncover information through supernatural abilities, while Nao can deal with situations that require physical strength. Their contrasting personalities and methods are expected to create plenty of humorous situations while also giving the series its police-investigation element.
Who is Meguru Chōjō?
Meguru Chōjō is the senior member of the new police duo.
His greatest advantage is his collection of psychic abilities. Rather than being a conventional detective who relies only on interviews and physical evidence, Chōjō can use supernatural powers to investigate cases.
His abilities include mind reading, clairvoyance, and telepathy, making him an unusual specialist within the police force. The official description presents him as an expert in criminal investigations who uses his supernatural abilities to solve cases.
However, Chōjō’s extraordinary powers do not necessarily make his life easier.
The character is described as someone who is disliked by the local community, creating an interesting contrast between his professional ability and his social reputation. This difference is likely to be one of the recurring sources of comedy throughout the anime.
Chōjō is voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi, known for roles in several major anime productions. His performance is expected to bring out both the eccentricity and investigative ability of the character.
Who is Nao Ippongi?
Nao Ippongi is a rookie police officer who becomes Chōjō’s partner.
Unlike Chōjō, Nao does not possess psychic abilities. Instead, she is an accomplished judo practitioner with tremendous physical strength. Her power is so impressive that she has earned the nickname “Gorilla.”
The character creates an entertaining contrast with Chōjō.
Where Chōjō uses his supernatural abilities to gather information, Nao can rely on her physical skills when situations become dangerous. This gives the pair two very different approaches to police work.
Nao is voiced by Riko Aono (碧乃梨心), who joins the series in the role of the rookie officer.
Their differences are likely to become one of the most important elements of the anime. Instead of creating a traditional partnership in which both characters have similar abilities, the story places two highly different personalities together and asks them to work as a team.
A supernatural police comedy based on Shun Numa’s manga
Super Round! Super Senior is based on the manga by Shun Numa, the creator of Samaon-kun wa Summoner. The manga began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2024. Shueisha describes the series as a supernatural police comedy centered on Chōjō and Nao as they protect the bustling district of Chinjuku.
The premise is relatively simple for newcomers: a psychic police specialist and an incredibly strong rookie officer become partners and attempt to keep their neighborhood safe.
However, the combination of supernatural powers and police comedy allows the series to move between different types of storytelling. Viewers can expect investigations, unusual incidents, action sequences, character comedy, and interactions between the two leads.
This makes the anime particularly easy to understand even for viewers who have never read the original manga.
What makes Episode 1 important?
The first episode is more than just an introduction to the characters. It establishes the basic relationship that will drive the series.
Nao arrives at her new workplace expecting to begin her career as a police officer. Instead, she is paired with Chōjō, whose personality and unusual abilities make him very different from a typical senior officer.
The official synopsis describes the episode as the story of Nao being transferred to a small police box and becoming partners with Chōjō, a psychic officer who is disliked by the neighborhood. The central question is whether this unusual duo can actually protect the peace of Chinjuku.
That setup gives the anime plenty of room to develop its characters while introducing its supernatural police-comedy concept.
Theme songs add another layer to the anime
The anime’s musical lineup has also been announced.
The opening theme song is “ザッツ！ 超常” (“That’s! Chōjō”) by M!LK, while the ending theme is “またあした” (“See You Tomorrow”) by Shifuku Poncho. The opening song is designed to match the energetic and unpredictable nature of the supernatural police comedy, while the ending theme brings a warmer tone to the series.
A second promotional video featuring the opening theme has also been released, giving viewers another preview of the anime’s characters, atmosphere, and fast-paced comedic style.
“Super Round! Super Senior” anime staff and cast
The anime is being produced by Arvo Animation.
The main staff includes:
- Original work: Shun Numa
- Director: Junichi Yamamoto
- Series Composition & Screenplay: Hayashi Mori
- Character Design: Masakatsu Sasaki
- Art Director: Kenichi Tajiri
- Color Design: Akiko Shibata
- Director of Photography: Hideki Imaizumi
- Editing: Tomoki Nagasaka
- Sound Director: Kazuo Nagasaki
- Music: Keiji Inai
- Animation Production: Arvo Animation
Main cast
- Meguru Chōjō: Yusuke Kobayashi
- Nao Ippongi: Riko Aono
- Robo-kun: Maria Naganawa
- Yuki Inukai: Daisuke Ono
- Hajime Enain: Toshiya Miyata
- Hossan: Nobuaki Kanemitsu
- Lili Senri: Kanna Nakamura
- Heisuke Ban: Nozomi Urawa
“Super Round! Super Senior” release date and broadcast schedule
The TV anime will begin broadcasting on October 6, 2026.
The series will air on the Kansai TV/Fuji TV nationwide network in the “Ka-Anibaru!!” Tuesday night anime slot. The first episode has a special start time of 11:15 p.m., while the regular broadcast is scheduled for 11:00 p.m. every Tuesday.
The anime will also air on AT-X from October 8, 2026, at 10:00 p.m.
For viewers interested in streaming, multiple services are scheduled to carry the series, including platforms such as ABEMA, Prime Video, and d Anime Store, although availability can vary by region and service.
Why anime fans may want to watch it
For newcomers, Super Round! Super Senior offers a straightforward premise: two very different police officers are forced to work together.
The supernatural element gives the story its distinctive identity, while the buddy-comedy format provides opportunities for character-based humor. Chōjō’s psychic abilities and Nao’s physical strength also create a natural balance between investigation and action.
The series is therefore positioned as a supernatural police comedy rather than a conventional crime drama. Its focus on the relationship between the two leads is likely to be just as important as the individual cases they encounter.
With the first episode introducing the partnership, viewers will soon get to see how a psychic senior officer and a rookie known for her “gorilla” strength handle the unpredictable problems of Chinjuku.
As Super Round! Super Senior begins its Fall 2026 broadcast, Episode 1 should provide the first clear look at how Chōjō and Nao’s unusual partnership works—and whether this unlikely duo can really become an effective team.
“Super Round! Super Senior” Quick Details
Title: Chōjun! Chōjō Senpai
English title: Super Round! Super Senior
Episode 1: “The Psychic Police Officer”
Premiere: October 6, 2026
Regular broadcast: Tuesdays at 11:00 p.m.
First episode: 11:15 p.m.
Network: Kansai TV/Fuji TV nationwide network, “Ka-Anibaru!!”
AT-X: Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. from October 8
Original manga: Shun Numa
Director: Junichi Yamamoto
Animation studio: Arvo Animation
Main characters: Meguru Chōjō and Nao Ippongi
Opening theme: M!LK – “ザッツ！超常”
Ending theme: Shifuku Poncho – “またあした”
With its psychic detective, super-strong rookie, and unpredictable buddy-comedy setup, “Super Round! Super Senior” is shaping up to be one of the more distinctive new supernatural comedies of the Fall 2026 anime season.
