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Cops and Crooks
A Rookie Detective and a Phantom Thief Form an Unlikely Crime-Solving Duo.
Author: Shu Fukuda / Kenichi Furuya
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About This Series
Cops and Crooks (Dorokei - Keishicho Sosa Sanka) is an inventive crime comedy manga written and illustrated by Shu Fukuda, with professional police supervision by Kenichi Furuya. The story focuses on Tsutomu Madarame, an unmotivated rookie assigned to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Third Investigation Division, which handles theft crimes.
Madarame's mundane career takes a wild turn when he encounters Kemuriarasu, an elusive, legendary phantom thief whose master tactics have baffled law enforcement for decades. Unexpectedly, Kemuriarasu decides to tutor Madarame, using his expert knowledge of criminal psychology to help the novice solve complex burglary cases.
The manga sets itself apart by highlighting the Third Division's specialized focus on theft rather than homicide or grand fraud. Through clever mind games, criminal tradecraft, and humorous mentor-student dynamics, the series offers a fresh perspective on police procedural stories.
Serialized in Weekly Young Jump between 2018 and 2019, Cops and Crooks achieved great popularity and inspired a successful Japanese television drama adaptation. It remains a standout blend of procedural mystery and sharp buddy comedy.
Key Highlights
- Focuses uniquely on theft investigation (Third Division) rather than typical homicide cases.
- Unconventional pairing of an inexperienced rookie detective and an all-knowing master thief.
- Realistic police operational insights contributed by official law enforcement consultant Kenichi Furuya.
- Adapted into a popular Japanese prime-time live-action television drama in 2018.
Target Audience
- Fans of crime procedural manga who want a comedic and clever spin on police stories.
- Readers who enjoy mentor-student dynamics between unlikely partners on opposite sides of the law.
- Enthusiasts of mystery solving focused on criminal psychology and theft tactics.
Reading Guide
- Observe how Kemuriarasu's advice shifts Madarame's tactical thinking during interrogations.
- Take note of the real-world burglary techniques explained throughout the different story arcs.
- Compare Madarame's early clumsy arrests with his increasing competence in later volumes.
Publication Facts
- Written by Shu Fukuda with police supervision by Kenichi Furuya; published by Shueisha.
- Serialized in Weekly Young Jump from Issue 5/6 (2018) through Issue 30 (2019).
- Compiled into 7 tankobon volumes containing all original serial chapters.
Official Sources & Reference
- Weekly Young Jump Official Sitehttps://youngjump.jp/manga/dorokei/
- Wikipedia Entry (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%89%E3%83%AD%E5%88%91_-%E8%AD%A6%E8%96%96%E5%BA%81%E6%8D%9C%E6%9F%BB%E4%B8%89%E8%AA%B2-
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