Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles
| Industry | Manga, Anime, Television drama |
|---|---|
| Founded | September 30, 2013 |
| Founder | Naru Narumi |
| Headquarters | Japan , Japan |
Area served | Japan, North America, Taiwan |
Key people | Naru Narumi (creator) |
| Products | Manga, Anime television series, Live-action drama |
| Owner | Takeshobo (manga publisher) |
Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles is a Japanese manga series created by Naru Narumi, which has been featured in Takeshobo's Manga Life Storia since September 2013. The story was later adapted into a live-action drama (2015–2016) and a 12-episode anime television series, jointly produced by Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ, broadcast in Japan from January through March 2018.
Synopsis
Koizumi, renowned for her captivating looks and mysterious aura, harbors a surprising enthusiasm for ramen noodles. Her classmate Yuu endeavors to get closer to her, leading the two to visit various ramen establishments around the city, strengthening their friendship in the process.
Characters
- Portrayed by: Akari Hayami (2015), Hiyori Sakurada (2020)
- Koizumi is a reserved girl distinguished by her pale complexion and withdrawn personality, which only softens when it comes to ramen—a subject she is deeply passionate about and knowledgeable in. She also speaks German fluently.
- Portrayed by: Karen Miyama (2015), Manami Igashira (2020)
- Yuu is an upbeat and hopeful student who admires Koizumi greatly. Utilizing Koizumi’s ramen enthusiasm as a bridge, she nurtures their relationship and demonstrates culinary skills as part of the home economics club.
- Portrayed by: Seika Furuhata (2015), Ririka Tanabe (2020)
- Misa initially feels jealousy over Yuu’s interest in Koizumi but eventually forms a bond with Koizumi through their mutual love of spicy cuisine.
- Jun serves as the diligent student council representative who temporarily refrains from eating ramen publicly following an embarrassing incident but regains her passion thanks to Koizumi’s influence.
- Yuu’s elder brother attends college and works at an Izakaya; he develops an interest in Koizumi without realizing Yuu’s feelings toward her.
- Yuu’s older cousin recently relocated from Osaka to Tokyo.
Manga
The manga Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles, both written and illustrated by Naru Narumi, made its debut in Takeshobo's Manga Life Storia magazine on September 30, 2013. After the magazine ceased publication in 2019, the series transitioned to the Storia Dash website. Publication on Storia Dash ended in 2024, with plans announced to continue serialization in Akita Shoten's Monthly Shōnen Champion magazine during the fourth quarter of 2024. In North America, the series has been licensed by Dark Horse Comics since September 2019 and is also available in Taiwan through Kadokawa Media. Additionally, Takeshobo published an official anthology on January 30, 2018.
Live-action drama
A four-episode live-action adaptation produced by Kyodo Television and directed by Tsukuru Matsuki aired on Fuji TV from June 27 to July 18, 2015. Special episodes were broadcast on January 4, 2016; December 30, 2016; March 27, 2020; and January 8, 2022. The theme song for the series is Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san no Uta performed by Magnolia Factory.
Anime
The anime television adaptation consists of twelve episodes co-produced by Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ, which aired across Japan between January 4 and March 22, 2018. It was simulcast internationally via Crunchyroll. Directed by Kenji Seto with scripts penned by Tatsuya Takahashi and character designs crafted by Takuya Tani, the show features "Feeling Around" by Minori Suzuki as its opening theme and "Love Men Holic" by Shiena Nishizawa as its ending theme.
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Reception
As of March 2017, sales of the initial four manga volumes exceeded 840,000 copies within Japan.
See also
- Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse, another work created by the identical author