Ramen Akaneko
Ramen Akaneko
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Release: 2024-07-04
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Season 1 · 12 Episodes in Ultra HD 4K

1st Serving: "A Closed-Door Hire" "The Athletic Black Cat"
EP 1
23m

1st Serving: "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.

Aired: 2024-07-04
2nd Serving: "Hana-chan's Professionalism" "The Tiger in the Noodle Room"
EP 2
23m

2nd Serving: "Hana-chan's Professionalism" "The Tiger in the Noodle Room"

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…

Aired: 2024-07-11
3rd Serving: "Nothing wrong with that" "Service First" "The Masked Engineer"
EP 3
23m

3rd Serving: "Nothing wrong with that" "Service First" "The Masked Engineer"

Tamako decides to create a poster promoting the Akaneko Special upon hearing from Krishna that the dish is not very popular with customers. Krishna is embarrassed about her photo being used for the poster, despite the idea being well-received by the other staff members.

Aired: 2024-07-18
4th Serving: "The Gentle Tiger" "Tiger Paw Noodles" "The Late Night Cat " "A Story From A Little While Back"
EP 4
23m

4th Serving: "The Gentle Tiger" "Tiger Paw Noodles" "The Late Night Cat " "A Story From A Little While Back"

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.

Aired: 2024-07-25
5th Serving: "Brushing Makes Cat Talkative" "The Calm Superior" "Way to Go!"
EP 5
23m

5th Serving: "Brushing Makes 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.

Aired: 2024-08-01
6th Serving: "Intrigue" "I Really Wanna Know!" "Fitting in"
EP 6
23m

6th Serving: "Intrigue" "I Really Wanna Know!" "Fitting in"

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…

Aired: 2024-08-08
7th Serving: "Tough Love" "Today's Reflection" "Ambition and Animals"
EP 7
23m

7th Serving: "Tough Love" "Today's Reflection" "Ambition and Animals"

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.

Aired: 2024-08-15
8th Serving: "All Ages Welcome" "A Highly Rated Brushing" "Crazy About Ramen"
EP 8
23m

8th Serving: "All Ages Welcome" "A Highly Rated Brushing" "Crazy About Ramen"

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.

Aired: 2024-08-22
9th Serving: "The Case of the Missing Confit" "One's True Strength" "It's Not Really a Secret"
EP 9
23m

9th Serving: "The Case of the Missing Confit" "One's True Strength" "It's Not Really a Secret"

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.

Aired: 2024-08-29
10th Serving:  "Love Button" "The Lovely Pipi-chan" "Work"
EP 10
23m

10th Serving: "Love Button" "The Lovely Pipi-chan" "Work"

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.

Aired: 2024-09-05
11th Serving:  "A Story of Warm and Fuzzy Memories" "It Depends on the Cat" "My Specialty"
EP 11
23m

11th Serving: "A Story of Warm and Fuzzy Memories" "It Depends on the Cat" "My Specialty"

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.

Aired: 2024-09-12
12th Serving:  "Choose Your Team" "As Always, Thanks for Coming!" "Congratulations"
EP 12
23m

12th Serving: "Choose Your 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.

Aired: 2024-09-19

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Ramen Akaneko

Original Native Title: ラーメン赤猫 (ja)

Season 1, Episode 1 "1st Serving: "A Closed-Door Hire" "The Athletic Black Cat"" • 4K Ultra HD Master Stream

AnimationComedy
Audio Tracks:Japanese

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.

Official Storyline & Episodic Narrative Arc

Episode 1 Synopsis:

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.

Tamako, a human, arrives at Ramen Akaneko, run solely by cats, for a part-time job interview. Her honesty about being a dog person gets her hired, and she becomes the caretaker of the cats at the restaurant. A story of both cat and human relationships, told through the interactions with both feline staff and customers. Enjoy your extra-large serving of heartwarming and endearing moments at Ramen Akaneko.

Thematic Motifs:The Triumph of the Human SpiritEpic Narrative AmbitionTimeless Cinematic Storytelling

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (6 Cast Members)

Every starring lead, primary co-star, and featured character in Ramen Akaneko.

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Key Television Series Creators & Filmmakers

Director / Showrunner

Acclaimed Visionary Filmmaker

Screenplay / Writers

Toru Kubo, Angyaman, Kenmochi Hidefumi

Executive Producers

Yuki Katayama, Hitomi Umeda, Touma Yamaguchi

Original Score

Hirotaka Matsuoka

Cinematography

Shinichi Igarashi

Series Editing

Keisuke Yanagi

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Broadcast Networks & Production Studios
MBSJP
TBSJP
CBCJP
Tulip TelevisionJP

Shooting Spots & Production Facilities

Authentic filming countries, soundstage studios, camera optics, and Dolby spatial audio engineering for Ramen Akaneko.

Filming Countries & Regions
Japan

Official on-location principal photography jurisdiction.

Production Soundstages
E&H productionToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
Good Smile CompanyToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
GAGA CorporationToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
TBSToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
movicToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
Optics & Audio Capture

Optics: ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Audio: Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 (Cinemascope Widescreen Master)

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Fascinating cinema-buff trivia, cast anecdotes, and production marvels from the set of Ramen Akaneko.

Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Ramen Akaneko. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Kurumi Orihara's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Ramen Akaneko, Kurumi Orihara underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Kenjiro Tsuda. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

The Director concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Ramen Akaneko, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (6.9/10)

Ramen Akaneko achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Ramen Akaneko was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Production Planning Timeline & Broadcast Milestones

The chronological lifecycle of Ramen Akaneko from development inception to Rushmega 4K streaming.

DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2021 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2022 - 2023 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2023 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

July 4, 2024

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Frequently Asked Questions & Technical Streaming Guide

Everything you need to know about streaming Ramen Akaneko Season 1 in 4K Ultra HD on Rushmega.

Is Ramen Akaneko Season 1 completely free to stream on Rushmega?

Yes, you can stream all episodes of Ramen Akaneko in native 4K Ultra HD on Rushmega with zero registration, zero subscription fees, and no intrusive ads.

Where was Ramen Akaneko filmed and what soundstages were used?

Ramen Akaneko was produced across Japan utilizing E&H production, Good Smile Company, GAGA Corporation, TBS, movic.

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Does Ramen Akaneko include multi-language subtitles and spatial audio?

Yes, Rushmega provides Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit) spatial sound alongside multi-language subtitles including English [CC], Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.