Ramen Akaneko
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.
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Episodes
1. A Closed-Door Hire / The Athletic Black Cat
Released on Jul 4, 2024 at 9:00 am
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. Hana-chan's Professionalism / The Tiger in the Noodle Room
Released on Jul 11, 2024 at 9:00 am
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. Nothing Wrong With That / Service First / The Masked Handyman
Released on Jul 18, 2024 at 9:00 am
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. The Fluffy Tiger / Tiger Paw-Made Noodles / The Late-Night Cat / A Story Just a While Ago...
Released on Jul 25, 2024 at 9:00 am
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. Brushing Makes a Cat Talkative / The Calm Superior / Way To Go!
Released on Aug 1, 2024 at 9:00 am
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. Intrigued / I Want to Know / To Blend and Blend In
Released on Aug 8, 2024 at 9:00 am
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. Tough Love / Today's Reflection / Ambition and Animals
Released on Aug 15, 2024 at 9:00 am
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. All Ages Welcome/ A Highly-Rated Brushing / Crazy About Ramen
Released on Aug 22, 2024 at 9:00 am
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. The Case of the Missing Confit / Unable to Learn From the Tiger's Might / It's Not Really a Secret
Released on Aug 29, 2024 at 9:00 am
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. Heart Heart / Lovely Pipi-chan / Work
Released on Sep 5, 2024 at 9:00 am
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. Vague Memories / It Depends on the Cat / My Specialty
Released on Sep 12, 2024 at 9:00 am
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. Choose the Team! / As Always, Thanks for Coming / Congratulations
Released on Sep 19, 2024 at 9:00 am
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.