Much like Homer Simpson, Ryo-san's antics appeal to children who can laugh at an old buffoon and to men fearing that they are becoming old buffoons themselves and also because it often subtly mock the latest fads and trends.
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In another parallel to The Simpsons, Kochikames immense popularity has led to guest appearances in the strip by Japanese celebrities such as Tetsuya Komuro.
This theme became famous as two ending theme songs to the anime Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo, and the CD single, released in 2003, sold over 200,000 copies.
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