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Ramen Akaneko
12 Episodes
23 min each
SUMMER 2024
Synopsis
Welcome to Ramen Akaneko, a restaurant run solely by cats. That is, until a human named Tamako Yashiro interviews for a job. Oddly enough, her candor about being a dog person lands her the job. This is a beautiful story of human and feline relationships woven through the many customers who visit Ramen Akaneko. Get ready for an extra helping of heartfelt moments that warm the body and soul.
Comedy
Fantasy
Slice of Life
Format
Unknown
Episodes
12
Per Episode
23 min
Source
Unknown
Episodes
12 / 12 Episodes
1
Episode 1
A Closed-Door Hire/The Athletic Black Cat
Tamako arrives at Ramen Akaneko, a ramen restaurant run by cats, for a part-time job interview. When asked by owner Bunzo if she likes cats, Tamako admits that she's more of a dog person. This gets her hired immediately, leading to the beginning of Tamako's new friendships with the other feline employees of the restaurant.
2
Episode 2
Hana-chan's Professionalism
Bunzo asks Tamako to help out with dishwashing during the dinner shift. Hana is against the idea as it goes against the restaurant's concept of a feline-only staff. Sasaki suggests dressing Tamako in an outfit that will allow her to blend in…
3
Episode 3
Nothing Wrong With That
Tamako gets creative with a poster, Bunzo explains to an eager customer about the limitations of being a cat when cooking ramen, and a man with allergies comes to fix the dishwasher.
4
Episode 4
The Gentle Tiger
Bunzo makes dumplings and vegetable soup for Tamako, who is concerned about her recent weight gain caused by eating too much ramen. After lunch, the restaurant staff decide to take a nap before the dinner shift.
5
Episode 5
Brushing Makes a Cat Talkative/The Calm Superior/Way To Go!
Tamako brushes Krishna, who is irritable lately due to shedding season. Bunzo, Sasaki and Sabu share old stories about the staff with Tamako, who expresses that she wants to get to know everyone better.
6
Episode 6
Intrigued
Three ramen enthusiasts visit the restaurant, which strictly prohibits photography. When Sasaki steps in to stop one of the three men from taking photos of the ramen, he is met with a slight resistance…
7
Episode 7
Tough Love
Teru Tajima, who sells her handmade menma only to establishments that she feels are worthy, visits the restaurant out of the blue. She orders a bowl of Akaneko Shoyu Ramen, making the staff nervous.
8
Episode 8
All Ages Welcome
On a hot summer day, Sasaki comes across a mother and her child who are lost. He invites the pair to Ramen Akaneko, and proceeds to soothe the baby skillfully.
9
Episode 9
The Case of the Missing Confit
Sabu discovers that his special treats, "Returning Bonito Confit", have been eaten without his knowledge. He suspects Hana, who often eats his treats without permission, leading to a disagreement between the pair.
10
Episode 10
Heart Heart
A woman named Yoko visits the busy Ramen Akaneko out of the blue and refers to Hana as "Lovely Pipi-chan". The woman invites Hana, who is troubled by the sudden visit, to go home with her. It is then revealed that Yoko is Hana's previous owner.
11
Episode 11
Vague Memories
The owner of Ramen Akaneko rescues two kittens but is unable to keep them at the restaurant. The owner gives the two kittens, named Tart and Pudding, to a regular named Sasaki but Tart, an orange tabby, escapes.
12
Episode 12
Choose the Team / As Always, Thanks for Coming! / Congratulations
Sabu enters an online game competition, but gets disqualified after the second round. The next day, Tamako asks Sabu about ignoring the opposing team's invitation to join their team. A panicked Sabu rushes to check his email.
Characters
Voice Actors
Kenjirou Tsuda (japanese)
Bunzo
Main
Voice Actors
Michiyo Murase (japanese)
Sabu
Main
Voice Actors
Rie Kugimiya (japanese)
Hana
Main
Voice Actors
Saori Hayami (japanese)
Krishna
Main
Voice Actors
Noriaki Sugiyama (japanese)
Pudding Sasaki
Main
Voice Actors
Kurumi Orihara (japanese)
Tamako Yashiro
Main
Staff
Angyaman
Original Creator
Hisatoshi Shimizu
Director
Tooru Kubo
Series Composition
Michinori Chiba
Character Design
Yann Le Gall
Art Director
Chikako Kamata
Color Design
Comments
Information
Aired
Jul 03, 2024
to Sep 18, 2024
Season
SUMMER 2024
Source
Unknown
Format
Unknown
Studios
E&H Production
Related Anime
SEQUEL
185699
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