Since Kochikame episode numbering varies between the original Japanese broadcast and international releases (and some episodes are split into segments), Episode 39 generally falls within the . Based on the standard 1996–2004 TV Tokyo run, here’s a summary and pitch for a recap/review style article. Title: Kochikame Episode 39 – Ryotsu’s Get-Rich-Quick Curse Strikes Again Intro – The King of Messing Up If there’s one thing fans know about Officer Kankichi Ryotsu, it’s that his love for money is rivaled only by his talent for disaster. Episode 39 is a perfect example: two short, punchy stories that show why you should never lend Ryotsu cash or trust him with a “foolproof” plan. Segment 1: The Bicycle Boom Bust Plot: A new fitness craze hits the station – high-end racing bikes. Ryotsu, wanting to keep up with the cool young officers (and impress a few women), spends a month’s salary on a top-tier bicycle. To pay off the debt, he turns the Kameari Station into an illegal bike rental service.