by The Fall 2026 anime season has officially begun, and a new supernatural police comedy is attracting attention for its unusual combination of psychic powers, police investigations, slapstick humor, and an unlikely buddy duo.
The anime “Chojun! Chojo Senpai” has released its Episode 1 preview information and synopsis ahead of its television premiere. The first episode, titled “The Psychic Police Officer” in English listings and “Chōnōryoku Junsaichō” in Japanese, introduces viewers to the strange partnership between psychic police specialist Meguru Chojo and rookie officer Nao Ippongi.
The series is based on Shun Numa’s manga of the same name, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2024 through June 2025. The story follows Chojo, a police officer capable of using numerous psychic abilities, and Nao, a physically powerful rookie police officer with a judo background.
Together, the two form a bizarre but potentially unstoppable partnership as they attempt to maintain peace in the fictional entertainment district of Chinjuku.
The television anime premiered on October 6, 2026, with the first episode airing at 11:15 p.m. on the Kansai TV/Fuji TV nationwide network’s “Ka-Anival!!” anime block. From Episode 2 onward, the series is scheduled to air every Tuesday at 11:00 p.m.
Episode 1: “The Psychic Police Officer” Preview and Synopsis
The first episode introduces Nao Ippongi, a rookie police officer whose career gets off to a difficult start.
Nao is transferred to a small police box in a less glamorous part of town. There, she is assigned to work with Meguru Chojo, a psychic police officer who possesses extraordinary abilities but has an equally extraordinary reputation.
Although Chojo is highly skilled at criminal investigations, his unusual personality and behavior have made him unpopular with many people in the area.
Nao therefore finds herself working alongside a senior officer who is anything but ordinary.
The official Episode 1 synopsis describes Nao being transferred to a local police box, where she becomes partners with Chojo, a psychic officer who is disliked by the people of the town. The episode asks whether this strange “strongest (?) buddy” combination can actually protect the peace of Chinjuku.
The setup immediately establishes the central joke of the series: one partner has incredible psychic abilities, while the other relies on extraordinary physical strength.
Who Is Meguru Chojo?
Meguru Chojo is the senior member of the duo and the character who gives the series its supernatural element.
He is a specialist in criminal investigations who can use a wide variety of psychic abilities, including:
- Mind reading
- Clairvoyance
- Telepathy
- Other supernatural abilities useful for investigations
In theory, Chojo should be an incredibly effective police officer.
His psychic abilities can potentially help him gather information, identify suspicious behavior, and uncover clues that ordinary investigators might miss.
However, his personality and reputation create plenty of problems.
Instead of being portrayed as a perfect superpowered detective, Chojo is presented as an eccentric character whose abilities are only one part of his complicated personality.
This contrast between extraordinary powers and questionable social skills is expected to be one of the major sources of comedy throughout the series.
Chojo is voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi, who is known for roles such as Subaru Natsuki in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- and other major anime characters.
Who Is Nao Ippongi?
If Chojo represents supernatural power, Nao Ippongi represents raw physical strength.
Nao is a rookie police officer and a trained judo practitioner. Her extraordinary strength has earned her the nickname “Gorilla.”
Unlike Chojo, she does not rely on supernatural abilities.
Instead, she has the kind of physical power that can make even ordinary situations completely chaotic.
Her serious attitude and strong sense of duty also provide an interesting contrast with Chojo’s eccentric behavior.
The two therefore complement each other in an unusual way:
Chojo: psychic abilities and investigative expertise.
Nao: physical strength and rookie determination.
That “psychic versus gorilla” contrast is central to the anime’s promotional concept and helps explain why the series describes them as the “strongest (?) buddy.”
Nao is voiced by Riko Aono, making the character her major role in the anime’s central duo.
Why the Buddy Combination Is So Unusual
Many police anime focus on detectives who solve crimes through deduction, forensic evidence, or combat skills.
Chojun! Chojo Senpai takes a much more comedic approach.
The series combines the traditional police-partner formula with supernatural abilities and exaggerated physical comedy.
Imagine a detective who can read people’s minds working alongside a rookie officer who can overpower people with her bare hands.
That is essentially the concept behind the central partnership.
The comedy comes from the fact that neither character is completely normal.
Chojo’s psychic powers can make ordinary conversations extremely awkward, while Nao’s incredible strength can turn routine police work into something much more dramatic than necessary.
The result is a police comedy that can switch between investigation, supernatural situations, character comedy, and action.
A Supernatural Police Comedy Set in Chinjuku
The story takes place in Chinjuku, a fictional entertainment district with a name that evokes Tokyo’s famous Shinjuku area.
The setting is important because it allows the anime to combine everyday police work with increasingly strange supernatural incidents.
The official introduction describes the series as a “psychic police comedy” in which the strongest (?) buddy duo works to protect the peace of Chinjuku.
This means viewers should not expect the series to follow a completely serious police-drama format.
Instead, the anime uses its unusual setting and characters to create comedic situations while still giving Chojo and Nao cases to investigate.
Episode 1 Sets Up the Main Dynamic
The first episode is primarily about establishing the relationship between the two protagonists.
Nao arrives at her new assignment expecting to begin her career as a police officer. Instead, she discovers that her new senior partner is Chojo—a man with supernatural abilities who is not exactly popular with the locals.
This immediately creates a difficult situation.
Nao must figure out how to work with Chojo while also dealing with the strange environment around her.
At the same time, Chojo must adjust to having a new rookie partner.
Their relationship is expected to develop through a mixture of disagreements, misunderstandings, investigations, and comedic situations.
Rather than becoming an efficient team immediately, the fun comes from watching them gradually discover how their completely different strengths can work together.
The Anime’s Strong Supporting Cast
The series also features a large supporting cast of characters who add variety to the story.
The announced cast includes:
- Yusuke Kobayashi as Meguru Chojo
- Riko Aono as Nao Ippongi
- Maria Naganawa as Robo-kun
- Daisuke Ono as Yuki Inukai
- Toshiya Miyata as Hajime Keinain
- Nobuaki Kanemitsu as Hossan
- Kanna Nakamura as Riri Senri
- Kazuki Ura as Heisuke Ban
The complete eight-member main cast was announced ahead of the anime’s premiere.
The presence of experienced voice actors such as Daisuke Ono and Yusuke Kobayashi, alongside the rest of the ensemble, gives the series a strong comedic voice cast.
The Manga Was Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump
Chojun! Chojo Senpai is based on the manga created by Shun Numa.
The manga began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in February 2024 and concluded in June 2025.
Unlike many long-running Weekly Shonen Jump titles, the manga was relatively short, concluding with eight collected volumes.
The official anime website confirms that all eight manga volumes are now available.
The manga also gained recognition during its relatively short publication period. It ranked third in the comics category of the Next Manga Awards 2025, while the combined circulation of its eight volumes surpassed 300,000 copies, according to reporting surrounding the anime adaptation.
That recognition helped build interest in the television adaptation.
Junichi Yamamoto Directs the Anime
The anime adaptation is directed by Junichi Yamamoto.
The series composition and scripts are handled by Hayashi Mori, while Masakatsu Sasaki is responsible for character design.
The main production staff includes:
- Original work: Shun Numa
- Director: Junichi Yamamoto
- Series Composition / Script: Hayashi Mori
- Character Design: Masakatsu Sasaki
- Art Director: Kenichi Tajiri
- Color Design: Akiko Shibata
- Director of Photography: Hideki Imaizumi
- Editing: Tomoki Nagasaka
- Sound Director: Yukio Nagasaki
- Music: Keiji Inouchi
- Animation Production: Arvo Animation
The official staff information confirms Arvo Animation as the animation studio behind the television series.
Opening and Ending Theme Songs
Music is another important part of the anime’s presentation.
The opening theme song is “That’s! Chōjō” by M!LK.
The ending theme song is “Mata Ashita” by Shifuku Poncho.
Both theme songs were announced alongside the anime’s second promotional video and other cast information before the series began broadcasting.
The contrast between the show’s energetic supernatural comedy and its character-focused moments should give the opening and ending sequences plenty of room to establish the anime’s personality.
Episode 1 Has Already Aired
Although the original preview announcement was released before the premiere, Episode 1 has now aired in Japan on October 6.
The episode runs for approximately 23 minutes and officially introduces Nao’s transfer, her meeting with Chojo, and the unusual partnership that forms between them.
This means viewers following the Fall 2026 anime season can now move directly from the preview material into the first episode.
The initial response also highlighted the show’s unusual combination of supernatural police comedy and the contrasting personalities of its two leads.
What Makes Chojun! Chojo Senpai Different?
The Fall 2026 anime lineup contains plenty of fantasy, action, romance, and supernatural series, but Chojun! Chojo Senpai stands out because it combines several genres in a particularly playful way.
At its heart, it is a buddy comedy.
But it is also:
- A police comedy
- A supernatural series
- An investigation story
- A workplace comedy
- A character-driven comedy
- Occasionally an action series
This combination gives the anime plenty of possibilities for different kinds of episodes.
One story could focus heavily on Chojo’s psychic abilities, while another could rely primarily on Nao’s physical strength. Other episodes may focus on the supporting cast or simply place the two protagonists in an absurd situation.
The “Strongest (?)” Part Is Important
The anime repeatedly describes Chojo and Nao as the “strongest (?) buddy.”
The question mark is intentional.
They certainly possess impressive abilities, but being powerful does not necessarily mean they work well together.
Chojo has the supernatural skills.
Nao has the physical strength.
But they still have to learn how to cooperate.
That distinction is likely to become one of the anime’s recurring jokes. The characters may be individually powerful, but their teamwork is another matter entirely.
A Good Choice for Fans of Lighthearted Supernatural Anime
Viewers who enjoy anime that mixes supernatural abilities with comedy may find Chojun! Chojo Senpai particularly appealing.
It does not require viewers to understand a complicated fantasy world before watching. The basic premise is easy to follow:
A psychic police specialist and an incredibly strong rookie officer become partners and investigate unusual incidents together.
That simple setup makes the anime accessible even to viewers who have never read the manga.
At the same time, manga readers can enjoy seeing Shun Numa’s characters brought to life through animation and voice acting.
Chojun! Chojo Senpai is shaping up as one of the more unusual comedy titles in the Fall 2026 anime season.
The first episode introduces the central concept clearly: Meguru Chojo, a psychic police specialist with abilities such as mind reading and clairvoyance, is paired with Nao Ippongi, a rookie police officer whose incredible strength has earned her the nickname “Gorilla.”
Their personalities and abilities could hardly be more different, which is exactly what makes their partnership so entertaining.
With Shun Numa’s completed eight-volume manga providing the source material, Arvo Animation handling production, and a cast led by Yusuke Kobayashi and Riko Aono, the series has a solid foundation for its supernatural police comedy.
Episode 1 has already aired on October 6, 2026, officially introducing viewers to the bizarre world of Chinjuku and the unlikely duo responsible for protecting it.
As the Fall 2026 season continues, the biggest question is not whether Chojo and Nao have enough power to handle the strange cases coming their way.
It is whether these two very different police officers can actually work together without causing even more chaos.
And that may be where the real fun of Chojun! Chojo Senpai begins.
