Police in a Pod
Oshimeter
Synopsis
After graduating from high school, Mai Kawai's top priority was to find a job with a stable income to avoid turning out like her father. However, despite having taken a variety of civil service exams, she was faced with a harsh reality: nearly every institute denied her entry. The only place that accepted her was a police academy, which she reluctantly joined. Even now that she is an actual police officer, the world continues to be cruel to Mai. Due to her profession, she unexpectedly receives constant criticism from disgruntled citizens. Disheartened by the hostile treatment, she decides to submit a letter of resignation after just a few months of employment. But on the same day Mai chooses to quit, she meets Seiko Fuji—the former ace of the Criminal Affairs Division who is assigned as her new instructor. Finding her new coworker to be enchanting, Mai delays leaving and gives her uninspiring job a second chance.
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Seiko Fuji
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Ishikawa Yui
Mai Kawai
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Wakayama Shion
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A satisfying ep and ending! We see the character development of Kawai and Makitaka, they've changed so much from the first moment we saw them. Every moment in this ep was fulfilling as every character shined and did their part. Highly recommended anime, would definitely watch again!
The ep was honestly boring, but if you're interested in special investigations, it's a good watch. This also made me appreciate Yamada more, I loved his resolve in the 1st half! I like how this case spans a few eps unlike the other ones, it feels like we're actually solving it!
A fun and engaging ep where we see most of the characters in action! Kawai especially gets to shine so it's a must-watch! Despite the comedic elements, I loved how I felt the mystery vibe when they were discussing the case. An ep you'll actually laugh out loud at! Really good!
The 1st half of the ep was light, in contrast with the 2nd which was much darker. I liked that it taught us the trauma that police officers deal with witnessing severe accidents, which reminds us viewers how important it is to abide by the laws. Really good, educational watch!
The first half was boring but with some funny dialogue in between—it can honestly be skipped. The second half seems dull, it shows the repetitive work and outrageous calls the police receive, but it holds very significant lessons. Second half is a must-watch!
This ep had infuriating scenes and characters, the new male officer made me so mad! There are fewer funny scenes and more annoying ones, haha. But it teaches us the kind of people the police deal with. It's an okay watch, but can be skipped if you only want the comedic side.
The first half was really entertaining! Seeing the four work together again made me all giddy, haha! Though the second half was a bit boring, we got to see Minamoto in action. Still a good watch because I found myself wanting to see the outcome. Interesting ep with good writing!
This ep showed another reality for police officers in an incredibly funny way. I felt bad when their mixers were ruined, but it was just too funny! There aren't any serious investigations, but this serves as a fun break from those. No dull moments in this ep!
This ep was absolute comedy 😭! The reenactment scene with the criminal was too funny! Haha! Definitely a good watch because we learn more about the side characters and their love-hate friendship with each other. Amazing how this ep switched from serious to comedy, so good!
This ep had lots of hilarious scenes! Seeing the main characters bond over police work felt light and fun, I'd like to see them together more! We learn more of Kawai's sentiments about being a police. I like how she seems dull outside but complex inside. Good writing and comedy!
This ep showed us a rather interesting police activity, I like how it teaches us about the kind of work they do. Must-watch because it seriously teaches life lessons like caring for our family. I also can't blame the old woman at the beginning because Minamoto is definitely fine! Haha!
It was shocking this ep immediately dealt with darker themes, but I appreciated the message. I liked that we learned about societal gender dynamics like when Fuji handled the assailant. It felt respectful, satisfying, and funny to me at the same time, haha! Enlightening watch!
The first half was boring, I didn't feel the desire to watch. But by the end, the message became clearer and I actually liked it. Kawai answering the little girl's question was the perfect way to explain the importance of following rules! I hope to see more interesting scenes.
The ending scene made me feel emotional. I'm soo happy for that victim girl🥺. It was tensed episode but Mannn! kawai was OP. Her and Makitaka's character development from being a rookie to confident police officers were amazing (All hail to Fuji san!). Overall, the series was good mix of women empowerment, comedy and some curious drama! 8.5/10
This case is going to be interesting! Maki chan shown so much maturity in her work though! The pacing was good enough to keep you in the high stake investigation with some comedy here and there. Also Kawai also improving her detective skills. Excited for the final episode!!
Kawai shined in the second half! Her artistic skills were hilarious 😂 BUT need to appreciate her thinking! She's becoming more and more sensible and Good observer- thanks to Fuji-san! Pacing felt quite down since there were lots of long dialogues.
The 'Trauma' segment really stood out! It was deep, heartbreaking and it's a kind of case that you don't want to face in the work! The fun in the first half shifted to serious mode keeping the amazing emotional support from Kawai's senpai's. The animation in the specific scene at 'truma' segment was amazing- the colors used to feel and describe that intense moment really hit you!
I absolutely loved how the finale wrapped up. Fuji and Kawai really show how much their bond has grown while handling the raw, unglamorous realities of local patrol. Seeing Yamada and Minamoto step up during the critical investigation highlights exactly why this show feels so remarkably authentic
This episode delivers a perfect blend of high stakes and everyday police reality. Kawai really steps up during a tense search operation, proving how much she has grown as a rookie. Fuji anchors the team with her usual sharp intuition, making the emotional payoff incredibly satisfying
I loved how Episode 11 balances the daily grind with real emotional weight. Seeing Kawai step up during the tense community tracking operation shows how much she has grown under Fuji. The realistic look at late night stakeouts and teamwork made this episode stand out for me
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