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Red Cat Ramen

Red Cat Ramen (ラーメン赤猫, Ramen Aka Neko) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Angyaman. It began serialization as an independent comic published on Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ app and website in March 2022. It later became a full-fledged series in October 2022. An anime television series adaptation produced by E&H Production premiered in July 2024.

Red Cat Ramen
First tankōbon volume cover
ラーメン赤猫
(Ramen Aka Neko)
Genre
Manga
Written byAngyaman
Published byShueisha
ImprintJump Comics+
MagazineShōnen Jump+
DemographicShōnen
Original runMarch 14, 2022 – present
Volumes8
Anime television series
Directed byHisatoshi Shimizu
Written byToru Kubo
Music byHirotaka Matsuoka
StudioE&H Production
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkJNN (TBS)
Original run July 4, 2024 – present
Episodes11

Plot

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Red Cat Ramen centers around the titular establishment, a ramen shop established and run by talking cats. Focusing on Tamako Yashiro, a human woman who is working as a part-timer behind the scenes, the series focuses on the day-to-day antics of her and her fellow feline employees: Bunzo, the head chef; Sasaki, the owner and finance/business expert; Sabu, the sous-chef; Hana, the customer service manager; and Krishna, a tiger in charge of making the base ramen noodles in-house.

Characters

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The cast of Red Cat Ramen; from the rear: Krishna, Hana and Tamako; from the front: Sabu, Bunzo and Sasaki
Bunzo (文蔵)
Voiced by: Kenjiro Tsuda[3]
An orange tabby cat and the softspoken head chef at Red Cat Ramen, in charge of boiling the noodles and cooking the broth for their dishes. He was originally a stray before being rescued by the old owner of a ramen food cart. After the owner retired to a nursing home, Bunzo took over the business for him. He then eventually partnered with Sasaki to upgrade his food cart into a full restaurant.
Pudding Sasaki (佐々木 プリン, Sasaki Purin)
Voiced by: Noriaki Sugiyama[4]
A grey tuxedo cat and the laidback owner of Red Cat Ramen. He primarily manages the business' finances and office work, but also helps out his staff by serving customers and manning the register. Like Bunzo, Sasaki was also a stray before being adopted by a wealthy businesswoman. When his owner became terminally ill at a young age, he acted as her caretaker up until her death. He then received a large inheritance, using it to open the restaurant.
Sabu (サブ)
Voiced by: Michiyo Murase[4]
A black cat and the cheerful sous-chef at Red Cat Ramen. He is responsible for cooking side dishes, such as gyōza, and plating the ramen. Sabu grew up as a stray in Chinatown before being scouted by Bunzo. As a result of his upbringing, he is very food-motivated. Outside of work, he is an avid gamer.
Hana (ハナ)
Voiced by: Rie Kugimiya[4]
A white cat and the customer service manager at Red Cat Ramen. While she puts on a cute, bubbly persona for her guests, her real personality is more sassy and strict. Prior to working at the restaurant, she was a social media influencer named Love Pipi. However, she closed down her account after an animal abuse scandal erupted over having her ear pierced.
Krishna (クリシュナ, Kurishuna)
Voiced by: Saori Hayami[4]
A tiger and the timid in-house noodle maker at Red Cat Ramen. The offspring of a Siberian tiger and Bengal tiger, Krishna was born and raised in a Japanese zoo before being recruited by Bunzo. Her imposing size sharply contrasts her shy and kindhearted nature. While she normally stays in the back of house, she is sometimes brought out front to scare away unruly customers.
Tamako Yashiro (社珠子, Yashiro Tamako)
Voiced by: Kurumi Orihara[4]
The sole human employee at Red Cat Ramen. Her main responsibilities include washing dishes and brushing the staff. During service, she wears a kuroko outfit to blend into the background. Tamako left her former job at an advertising design company due to the toxic work environment. She admits to being more of a dog person than a cat person, which helps her land the job at Red Cat.
Jewel (ジュエル, Jueru)/10L
A grey long-haired cat and a customer service specialist at Red Cat Ramen. He is flashy and charismatic, often striking a pose whenever he introduces himself and handing out his personal business cards. Jewel dreams of owning his own feline host club, in the hopes of reuniting with the male host who cared for him as a kitten before disappearing. To this end, he joins Red Cat to learn more about hospitality.
Yuzu Yamasato (山郷 ゆず, Yamasato Yuzu)
A short-haired cat and a customer service trainee at Red Cat Ramen. She is the newest hire, working under Jewel. Yuzu is very reserved but noted for her intelligence and strong sense of independence. She previously worked at a charity with close ties to the government.

Media

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Manga

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Written and illustrated by Angyaman, Red Cat Ramen was originally published on Shueisha's Jump Rookie website from November 26, 2021, to February 20, 2022.[5] It later began serialization as an independent comic published on Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ app and website on March 14, 2022.[6] It later got promoted to a regular serialization on October 2, 2022.[7] Its chapters have been collected in eight volumes as of July 2024.[8]

The series is published digitally in English on Shueisha's Manga Plus platform.[9] The series is also published in France by Kurokawa.[2]

Red Cat Ramen collections
No. Release date ISBN
1 October 4, 2022[10]978-4-08-883279-1
2 December 4, 2022[11]978-4-08-883398-9
3 February 3, 2023[12]978-4-08-883402-3
4 June 2, 2023[13]978-4-08-883619-5
5 September 4, 2023[14]978-4-08-883713-0
6 December 4, 2023[15]978-4-08-883811-3
7 March 4, 2024[16]978-4-08-883859-5
8 July 4, 2024[8]978-4-08-884056-7
9 October 4, 2024[17]978-4-08-884244-8

Anime

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An anime adaptation was announced in November 2023.[18][19] It was later confirmed at Jump Festa 2024 to be a television series produced by Good Smile Company & E&H Production and directed by Hisatoshi Shimizu, with Toru Kubo overseeing series scripts, Michinori Chiba designing the characters, and Hirotaka Matsuoka composing the music.[3] The series premiered on July 4, 2024, on TBS and its affiliates.[20] The opening theme song is "Akaneko" (赤猫, lit. 'Red Cat') performed by Wednesday Campanella,[4] while the ending theme song is "Honjitsu no Osusume" (本日のおすすめ, lit. 'Today's Recommendation') performed by Rikon Densetsu.[21] Crunchyroll has licensed the series.[22][23] Medialink also licensed the series for streaming in Southeast Asia and Oceania (except Australia, New Zealand and Vietnam) on its Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.[24]

Episodes

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No.Title [25][26]Directed by [a]Storyboarded by [a]Animation directed by [a]Original air date [27]
1"A Closed-Door Hire"
Transliteration: "Kōkai Motome ka" (Japanese: ⾮公開求⼈)		Hisatoshi ShimizuHisatoshi ShimizuMichinori Chiba & Masataka AkaiJuly 4, 2024 (2024-07-04)
"The Athletic Black Cat"
Transliteration: "Kuroneko Asurechikku" (Japanese: 黒猫アスレチック)		Yumiko Hara, Miyako Nishida & Jōji Yanase
2"Hana-chan's Professionalism"
Transliteration: "Hana-chan no Puro Ishiki" (Japanese: ハナちゃんのプロ意識)		Kōki AoshimaKōki AoshimaShiori Hosaka & Min HuiJuly 11, 2024 (2024-07-11)
"The Tiger in the Noodle Room"
Transliteration: "Sei Menshitsu no Tora" (Japanese: 製麺室の虎)		Hisatoshi ShimizuAzuma Tozawa
3"Nothing Wrong With That"
Transliteration: "Ijan" (Japanese: いいじゃん)		Chie NishizawaChie NishizawaChie NishizawaJuly 18, 2024 (2024-07-18)
"Service First"
Transliteration: "Sekkyaku Ichiban" (Japanese: 接客⼀番)		Masataka AkaiHisatoshi ShimizuMasataka Akai
"The Masked Handyman"
Transliteration: "Masukudo Enjinia" (Japanese: マスクドエンジニア)		Takayuki SanoHisatoshi ShimizuTakayuki Sano
4"The Fluffy Tiger"
Transliteration: "Funwari Taigā" (Japanese: ふんわりタイガー)		Hisatoshi Shimizu
& Chie Nishizawa		Hisatoshi ShimizuChie NishizawaJuly 26, 2024 (2024-07-26)[b]
"Tiger Paw-Made Noodles"
Transliteration: "Taiga Damen" (Japanese: ⻁打麺)		Takayuki Sano
"The Late-Night Cat"
Transliteration: "Yoru Fukashi Neko" (Japanese: 夜更かし猫)		Mariko Takeda, Min Hui & Tsutomu Ono
"A Story Just a While Ago..."
Transliteration: "Chotto Mae no Ohanashi" (Japanese: ちょっと前のお話)		Tow Nakazaki
5"Brushing Makes a Cat Talkative"
Transliteration: "Burashi wa Neko o Nyō ni Suru" (Japanese: ブラシは猫を饒⾆にする)		Kōki AoshimaKōki AoshimaToyohiro Okada & Shiori HosakaAugust 2, 2024 (2024-08-02)[b]
"The Calm Superior"
Transliteration: "Senpai Kaze wa Nagi" (Japanese: 先輩⾵は凪)		Kōki AoshimaTow Nakazaki
"Way To Go!"
Transliteration: "Yaru Jā〜n" (Japanese: やるじゃぁ〜ん)		Hisatoshi ShimizuMaho Takahashi & Takayuki Sano
6"Intrigued"
Transliteration: "Ki ni Naru" (Japanese: 気になる)		Ayumu OnoHisatoshi ShimizuMichinori ChibaAugust 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)[b]
"I Want to Know"
Transliteration: "Ki ni Nacchau" (Japanese: 気になっちゃう)		Kōki AoshimaMaho Takahashi & Kazuya Saito
"To Blend and Blend In"
Transliteration: "Najimi Najimu" (Japanese: なじみなじむ)		Yann Le GallJōji Yanase & Momo Amai
7"Tough Love"
Transliteration: "Kyūchi no Oni" (Japanese: 旧知の鬼)		Saki FujishiroChie NishizawaMin-Gi Han & Maho TakahashiAugust 15, 2024 (2024-08-15)
"Today's Reflection"
Transliteration: "Kyō no Kagamizō" (Japanese: 今日の鏡像)		Chie NishizawaTow Nakazaki
"Ambition and Animals"
Transliteration: "Yabō to Shishi" (Japanese: 野望と獣)		Hisatoshi ShimizuHea Jung, Sung Seung Taek, Eunhee John, Park Eli & Han Sung Hui
8"All Ages Welcome"
Transliteration: "Okyakusama ni Nenrei Seigen Nashi" (Japanese: お客様に年齢制限なし)		Chie NishizawaChie NishizawaChie NishizawaAugust 22, 2024 (2024-08-22)
"A Highly-Rated Brushing"
Transliteration: "Kō Hyōka Burasshingu" (Japanese: 高評価ブラッシング)		Hisatoshi ShimizuShiori Hosaka & Toyohiro Okada
"Crazy About Ramen"
Transliteration: "Rāmen Baka" (Japanese: ラーメンバカ)		Hisatoshi ShimizuTow Nakazaki & Momo Amai
9"The Case of the Missing Confit"
Transliteration: "Kieta Konfi Jiken" (Japanese: 消えたコンフィ事件)		Saki FujishiroHiroshi KōjinaChie Nishizawa, Mariko Takeda & Amai MomoAugust 29, 2024 (2024-08-29)
"Unable to Learn From The Tiger's Might"
Transliteration: "Tora Noi Manabezu" (Japanese: 虎の威学べず)		Hisatoshi ShimizuTow Nakazaki & Maho Takahashi
"It's Not Really a Secret"
Transliteration: "Himitsu De mo Naikedo" (Japanese: ヒミツでもないけど)		Hisatoshi ShimizuJan Vegricht, Im Ji-hyun, Sung Seung Taek & Minki Han
10"Heart Heart"
Transliteration: "Hāto Hāto" (Japanese: ハートハート)		Kōki AoshimaKōki AoshimaSunghoo Park, Masataka Akai & Chie NishizawaSeptember 5, 2024 (2024-09-05)
"Lovely Pipi-chan"
Transliteration: "Raburī Pipi-chan" (Japanese: ラブリーぴぴちゃん)		Kōki AoshimaTow Nakazaki, Kazuya Saito, Tsutomu Ono & Kwtm
"Work"
Transliteration: "Oshigoto" (Japanese: おしごと)		Hisatoshi ShimizuAsumi Katō, Amai Momo, Puk & Tegaray Galiano González
11"Vague Memories"
Transliteration: "Ayafuyana Kioku no Hanashi" (Japanese: あやふやな記憶の話)		TBAN/AN/ASeptember 13, 2024 (2024-09-13)
"It Depends on the Cat"
Transliteration: "Neko Niyoru" (Japanese: ねこによる)		N/AN/A
"My Specialty"
Transliteration: "To Kuina Shigoto" (Japanese: とくいな仕事)		N/AN/A

Game

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On July 1, 2024, a licensed game, Ramen Akaneko ~ A Lovely Ramen Shop (ラーメン赤猫 ～ニャンて素敵なラーメン店～, Rāmen Aka Neko ~ Nyante Sutekina Rāmen-ten), was announced for Android and iOS phones.[31] The game will have animated cutscenes for the game and new lines recorded by the cast.[31]

Radio show

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On June 7, 2024, a web radio show, Ramen Akaneko: A Lovely In-Store Announcement (ラーメン赤猫 ニャンて素敵な店内放送, Rāmen Aka Neko Nyante Sutekina Ten'nai Hōsō), began streaming online through Good Smile Company's YouTube channel.[32] Kurumi Orihara, who plays Tamako Yashiro in the anime, serves as the host.[32]

Reception

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The series was nominated for the eighth Next Manga Awards in 2022 for the web manga category and was ranked fifth out of 50 nominees.[33] The series was also ranked fifteenth in the Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2023.[34] It ranked nineteenth on Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list of best manga of 2024 for male readers.[35]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Production staff information is taken from the ending credits of each episode
  2. ^ a b c This episode aired at 12:06 a.m. JST, 10 minutes delayed from the original air time on Japan News Network.[28][29][30]

References

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  22. ^ Mateo, Alex (July 3, 2024). "Crunchyroll to Stream Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, The Elusive Samurai, True Beauty, More Anime for Summer Season". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
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