Red Cat Ramen

Red Cat Ramen

Company type	Manga series, Anime television series
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	March 2022 (2022-03)
Founder	Angyaman
Headquarters	Japan
Products	Manga, Anime, Mobile game
Parent	Shueisha (manga publisher)
Website	mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/titles/100238

is a Japanese manga series created by Angyaman, which began serialization on Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ platform in March 2022 and officially launched its full run in October 2022. The anime adaptation, produced by E&H Production, aired between July and September 2024, with a follow-up season confirmed.

Plot

Red Cat Ramen depicts a ramen restaurant operated by talking cats. The narrative revolves around Tamako Yashiro, a human part-time worker supporting the team behind the scenes, alongside the feline employees: Bunzo, the head chef; Sasaki, the owner and financial manager; Sabu, the sous-chef; Hana, who manages customer relations; and Krishna, the specialist in tiger noodles.

Characters

Bunzo is an orange tabby cat with a quiet demeanor serving as head chef. Once a stray rescued by an elderly ramen cart owner, he eventually took over the business and partnered with Sasaki to transform it into a full-scale restaurant.

Sasaki is a grey tuxedo cat who owns the establishment and handles both finances and customer service with a relaxed attitude. He was formerly homeless until adopted by a wealthy woman whose inheritance financed the restaurant’s creation.

Sabu is a black cat working as sous-chef, responsible for side dishes and plating. Raised as a stray in Chinatown, he is highly motivated by food and also excels at gaming.

Hana is a white cat in charge of customer service, known for her bubbly exterior that masks a sharp-tongued personality. She previously worked as a social media influencer but left the entertainment industry after facing controversy.

Krishna is a shy tiger noodle maker born to Siberian and Bengal tiger parents. Raised in a zoo prior to joining Red Cat Ramen, her large stature contrasts gently with her reserved nature.

Tamako Yashiro is the sole human member of staff, tasked with dishwashing and supporting other employees. She departed from advertising due to its toxic culture and prefers dogs over cats.

A stylish grey long-haired cat specializing in customer service. Initially aspiring to open a feline host club, he later shifted his focus to teaching hospitality overseas after reconnecting with his past.

A reserved Siamese trainee recognized for her intelligence and independence. Although initially challenged by customer service duties, she eventually settles into her role at the register. She formerly served as an unofficial mascot for a government charity.

Manga

Angyaman both wrote and illustrated Red Cat Ramen, which first appeared on Shueisha's Jump Rookie website from November 26, 2021, until February 20, 2022. It then began independent serialization on Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ app and website starting March 14, 2022, before being upgraded to regular serialization on October 2, 2022. By June 2025, eleven compiled volumes had been released.

The series is available digitally in English via Shueisha's Manga Plus platform and has also been published in France through Kurokawa.

Anime

The anime adaptation was announced on November 27, 2023. At Jump Festa 2024, it was revealed as a television series produced by Good Smile Company and E&H Production, directed by Hisatoshi Shimizu. Toru Kubo handled script supervision, Michinori Chiba was responsible for character design, and Hirotaka Matsuoka composed the music. The show aired from July 4 to September 19, 2024, on TBS and its affiliates. The opening theme song titled Akaneko (Red Cat) was performed by Wednesday Campanella, while the ending theme Honjitsu no Osusume (Today's Recommendation) was sung by Rikon Densetsu. Crunchyroll secured global streaming rights for the series, while Medialink obtained distribution rights for Southeast Asia and Oceania (excluding Australia, New Zealand, and Vietnam) through its Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.

A second season was officially announced at Jump Festa 2025 on December 21, 2024.

Episodes

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Game

On July 1, 2024, the officially licensed title Ramen Akaneko ~ A Lovely Ramen Shop was revealed for Android and iOS platforms. It includes animated sequences and fresh voice recordings by the original anime cast.

Radio show

Starting June 7, 2024, the web radio program Ramen Akaneko: A Lovely In-Store Announcement began broadcasting on Good Smile Company's YouTube channel. The show is hosted by Kurumi Orihara, who provides the voice for Tamako Yashiro in the series.

Reception

In 2022, the series secured fifth place in the web manga division at the eighth Next Manga Awards. Additionally, it ranked fifteenth among the Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics for 2023 and placed nineteenth on Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list highlighting top manga for male readers in 2024.

External links

• at Manga Plus