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Pankichi-ken

PANKICHI-KEN

A Chinese Restaurant owned by an adorably cynical panda, PANKICHI.

This is where residents of Pidan Alley gather and enjoy their favourate dumplings.
Let's have a glimpse of their peaceful, everyday life.

1 : Gyoza Suit

Is the rumour that Gyoza Otoko is wearing Gyoza Suit true?

2 : Gyoza Hat

One day, Gyoza Otoko asked Shu-kun why his is always wearing his Shumai hat?

3 : Shacho-san's Dream

3 : Shacho-san's Dream

Shacho san (AKA Managing Director) is drunk, fast asleep and dreaming.

4 : Mr Ra (aka Mr Chili Oil)

4 : Mr Ra (aka Mr Chili Oil)

Mr Ra is always angry. Why is he so angry?

5 : Steamer Fairy

5 : Steamer Fairy

Steamer Fairy, the hidden sous-chef of Pankichi-ken.

6 : Ren Kosugi

Ren Kosugi - A man who loves China Spoons.

7 : Delivery Boxes

7 : Delivery Boxes

Delivery Boxes, No 1 and No 2 are working very hard every day!

8: Mr Burger

Mr Burger, who is apparently a Burger, loves Gyoza Otoko's dumplings.

9 : Gondolier

Pankichi is a mysterious Panda. Part of his past will be revealed?

10 : Pidan and Shark Fin

10 : Pidan and Shark Fin

This is the first appearance of our friend, Pidan!

11 : Pao the pancake

11 : Pao the pancake

Somebody round and white talks to Shark Fin. Who is he?

12 : Policeman Mr Hori

12 : Policeman Mr Hori

P.C. Hori has just been assigned to this town and sets out for the first patrol.

13 : Policeman Hori is confused.

13 : Policeman Hori is confused.

Confused, Mr Hori asks a piece of advice from his senior, Mr Cho.

14 : Going Grey

14 : Going Grey

Pidan is looking at himself in a mirror and does not seem very happy.

15 : Means of Delivery

15 : Means of Delivery

Shu-kun's job includes delivery, but he always goes delivery on foot.

16 : Bob Terada

16 : Bob Terada

Bob Terada is a salesman but what on earth is he selling?

17 : Chie-san

Chie-san, a waiting staff at Pankichi-ken, has onother career ambition.

18 : Tamao-san

Tamao-san works at a bar near Pankichi-ken, and a very mysterious person...

19 : Gyoza Otoko's small wish

19 : Gyoza Otoko's small wish

Gyoza Otoko - the Master dumplings. But, there is one thing he is unable to do.

20 : Chie's small wish

20 : Chie's small wish

Chie san is taking a break and reading a magazine. What is she reading?

21 : Shu-kun't hat

21 : Shu-kun't hat

A round thing is sitting on Shu-kun's hat. What is it?

22 : Shu-kun's hat - 2

22 : Shu-kun's hat - 2

Chie-san decided to ask Shu-kun directly what is the round thing on his hat.

23 : Means of Delivery - 2

23 : Means of Delivery - 2

P.C. Hori feels someone is watching him..

24 : Life as a Managing Director

24 : Life as a Managing Director

It is still mid-day, but Shacho san is already drunk and sleeping.

25 : Managing Director's Chair

25 : Managing Director's Chair

Secret of the only one chair in Pankichi Ken.

26 : Banana LOVE

26 : Banana LOVE

Unlike other conventional Pandas, Pankichi loves bananas.

27 : Policeman Hori's Investigation

27 : Policeman Hori's Investigation

P.C. Hori, starts an investigation of the Chinese Restaurant on his own...

28 : Investigation 2

28 : Investigation 2

P.C. Hori's ivestigation continues..

29 : Mr Ra is under the weather

29 : Mr Ra is under the weather

Mr Ra is very quiet today. What happened to him?

30 : Ren Kosugi 2

30 : Ren Kosugi 2

Chie san is very interested in Mr Kosugi's exquisite hat.

31 : Mr Shark-Fin

31 : Mr Shark-Fin

Fukahire san (Shark-Fin) is lonely, as he doesn't have any companion...

32 : Pao the pancake - 2

32 : Pao the pancake - 2

Pao the Pancake's journey to be used in the restaurant continues..

33 : Delivery Box No. 2

33 : Delivery Box No. 2

Delivery Box No. 2 is a lazy guy.

34 : New Career?

34 : New Career?

Pao the Pancake is still searching for his right place.

35 : Domburi Shifu

35 : Domburi Shifu

"Domburi" is a Japanese word which means "Bowl".

36 : Shumai, glorious Shomai,

36 : Shumai, glorious Shomai,

Gyoza Otoko, the master of dumplings, is not supposed to be interested in Shumai.

37 : Gyoza Belt

37 : Gyoza Belt

Pankichi Ken is "kaiten" conveyor belt Gyoza restaurant.

38 : Goldfish out of water

38 : Goldfish out of water

Oh my goodness! The fish has come out from water!!! Is he alright?

39 : His name is "Goldfish"

39 : His name is "Goldfish"

Hies name is "Goldfish". So, he has a name. He is Pankichi's pet.

40 : Nose

Why Pankichi has a long nose?

41 : Identity Crisis

41 : Identity Crisis

Pao the Pancake. His search for his right place continues...

42 : Usage of Bicycle

42 : Usage of Bicycle

Disadvantage of having "kaiten" conveyor belt is high electricity bill...

43 : Forty winks

43 : Forty winks

Domburi Shihu is taking a nap and hejust looks like a normal bowl.

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