“Dog-loving Tamako becomes caretaker for cats at a ramen shop run entirely by felines.”
Ramen Akaneko
ラーメン赤猫
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Dog-loving Tamako becomes caretaker for cats at a ramen shop run entirely by felines.
Meet Tamako, who's found her way into an interview at a ramen shop run solely by cats. When the feline manager asks if she likes cats, Tamako admits that she's actually more of a dog person...only to be hired on the spot! But her job description isn't quite what she expects — rather than serving ramen, she's now a dedicated cat caretaker...?! (Source: MANGA Plus)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 7 sampled reviews
What 7 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.29 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 0.43
Running avg · Sep 2024 → Nov 2025
- 7 “I came in with low expectations, as I remember watching a trailer and thinking it looked "mid" but I really did enjoy this series! It is a cozy SOL. All the cats feel very unique in each of their...”
- 10 “There’s no resisting this one! The VA, story, and cats—the combination is just on point. If you’re burned out, watch this; if you’re stressed, watch this; if you’ve already seen it, rewatch it...”
- 8 “Red Cat Ramen surprised me. You ever wanted to watch an anime about cats running a Ramen shop? Well now you can! The anime focuses on a woman who applies to work as a part timer at the Ramen...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2024 – Sep 2024 Summer 2024
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-25573 catalog
Produced by
- TBS Producer
- Movic Producer
- GAGA Producer
- Tohokushinsha Film Corporation Producer
- Bushiroad Producer
- Good Smile Company Producer
- Legs Producer