ハコヅメ ～交番女子の逆襲～ [Hakozume: Koban Joshi no Gyakushuu]

In this workplace comedy from Kodansha, rookie police officer Mai Kawai joins a small koban (police box) station, only to find herself under the gruff but effective mentorship of veteran Seiko Fuji. Running from 2018 to 2023 across 23 issues, the series balances deadpan humor with authentic, low-stakes patrol drama, capturing the daily grind and camaraderie of Japan's community police. Written and illustrated by Miko Yasu, Hakozume earned a devoted readership for its sharp character work and affectionate send-up of police tropes, later inspiring a live-action TV drama.