The gag-action manga Super Psychic Policeman Chojo is officially getting a TV anime adaptation in 2026.
What began as a quirky one-shot has evolved into a serialized Shōnen Jump hit — and now, it’s taking the leap to the screen. Fans will soon see Chojo’s over-the-top psychic antics brought to life in animated form.
Story Synopsis
Super Psychic Policeman Chojo (Japanese: Chōjun! Chōjō Senpai) is a wild, comedic buddy-cop manga by Shun Numa. The story follows the dysfunctional partnership between Meguru Chojo, a lazy yet immensely powerful psychic, and Nao Ippongi, his optimistic rookie partner at the West Chinjuku Police Station.
Chojo misuses his psychic powers for trivial or absurd reasons—whether it’s pranking colleagues or slacking off—leaving Ippongi to clean up his messes and maintain some form of order. The manga’s tone is pure absurdist humor, poking fun at both cop dramas and superpower clichés.
Originally debuting as a one-shot in 2023, the manga was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from February 13, 2024 to June 9, 2025, spanning 65 chapters collected across 8 volumes. The anime adaptation was confirmed in October 2025, cementing Chojo’s status as one of Jump’s most eccentric modern heroes.
Publication & Announcement Details
- Original one-shot: April 24, 2023
- Serialization: February 13, 2024 – June 9, 2025 (Weekly Shōnen Jump)
- Volumes published: 8 (Shueisha)
- English release: Simulpub via VIZ Media
- Anime announcement: October 2025
- Animation studio: Arvo Animation
- Director: Junichi Yamamoto
- Scriptwriter: Hayashi Mori
- Character designs: Masakatsu Sasaki
- Premiere: Scheduled for 2026 (exact date TBA)
Character Profiles
Meguru Chojo
The “super psychic policeman” himself, Chojo is immensely powerful but completely unreliable.
He’s immature, arrogant, and uses his telepathic and telekinetic powers for childish pranks or self-serving purposes.
Despite being a genius psychic, his lack of discipline and constant narcissism make him both the station’s biggest asset and its worst headache.
Nao Ippongi
A new recruit with unmatched optimism and physical strength, Nao acts as Chojo’s emotional anchor.
While she admires Chojo’s power, she’s constantly exasperated by his antics. Her grounded attitude and sense of duty make her the voice of reason in the duo’s chaotic partnership.
Cop-Bot
A snarky police assistant robot that works alongside the officers, often forced to deal with Chojo’s unpredictable behavior.
Cop-Bot serves as both comic relief and a straight man, constantly calling out the absurdity of Chojo’s psychic shortcuts.
Did You Know?
- Super Psychic Policeman Chojo started as a one-shot before earning a full Weekly Shōnen Jump run.
- The series wrapped up in June 2025 after 65 chapters — a notably compact but beloved run.
- The final chapter humorously showed Chojo glimpsing multiple possible futures, including his own retirement, marriage, and even alien invasion.
- The manga placed 6th in the 2024 Next Manga Awards (Print category) and 3rd the following year.
- Jujutsu Kaisen creator Gege Akutami publicly praised Chojo, helping its cult popularity surge.
With its 2026 anime adaptation on the horizon, Super Psychic Policeman Chojo is poised to deliver a chaotic blend of psychic powers, absurd humor, and offbeat buddy-cop energy. Fans can expect a show that refuses to take itself seriously — and that’s exactly what makes it so refreshing.
Suggested Reading
- “Shun Numa’s Super Psychic Policeman Chojo Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026” — Anime News Network
- “Super Psychic Policeman Chojo Manga Ends — 4 New Series Launch in Jump” — ComicBook.com
- “Read Super Psychic Policeman Chojo on VIZ” — Viz Media
- “Super Psychic Policeman Chojo — Full Overview” — Wikipedia
