On Friday, March 22, 2024, the official website of the Red Cat Ramen anime made waves by revealing a slew of exciting updates. Among these were a fresh promotional video, a striking key visual, the introduction of new cast members, and perhaps most notably, the anime’s slated release date in July 2024. Mark your calendars, as the television anime series is poised to make its debut on July 4, 2024, precisely at 11:56 am JST.
For eager fans residing in Japan, the official website graciously provided channel details for tuning in, along with the enticing prospect of an early screening opportunity. Such gestures are sure to whet the appetite of aficionados eagerly awaiting the show’s premiere.
In tandem with these announcements, viewers were treated to a sneak peek of the anime’s opening theme song, “Akaneko” (Red Cat) by Wednesday Campanella.
While the identity of the closing theme remains shrouded in mystery, anticipation mounts as we await further revelations in the weeks leading up to the Summer 2024 anime season.
This forthcoming anime adaptation serves as a tribute to the original manga series penned by the esteemed author and illustrator ANGYAMAN.
The manga, which bears the same name as its animated counterpart, took off on its serialization journey in March 2022 within the digital pages of Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ catalog.
Since its inception, the series has continued to amaze readers with its enthralling narrative, keeping them eagerly glued to each new installment.
As the countdown to July 4th draws nearer, fans of the Red Cat Ramen saga find themselves on tenterhooks, eagerly anticipating the unfolding of this beloved tale on the small screen.
With each revelation, the anticipation grows, promising an anime experience that will surely leave a lasting impression on fans both old and new.
Red Cat Ramen: From Manga Pages to Television Screens
As previously mentioned, the latest promotional video for the Red Cat Ramen anime series has confirmed its eagerly awaited debut on Japanese television screens.
Scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 11:56 am Japanese Standard Time, the series will grace the airwaves of TBS along with 28 other channels across Japan. Anticipation for this premiere will be further heightened by early theatrical screenings, treating audiences to the first three episodes from June 14 to June 27, 2024.
Leading the ensemble cast is Kenjiro Tsuda, assuming the role of Bunzo, accompanied by a roster of newly revealed talents. Noriaki Sugiyama steps into the shoes of Sasaki, Michiyo Murase embodies Sabu, Rie Kugimiya lends her voice to Hana, Saori Hayami brings Krishna to life, and Kurumi Orihara portrays Tamako Yashiro.
Steering the creative helm is director Hisatoshi Shimiuzu, supported by the artistic vision of Michinori Chiba and the narrative expertise of Toru Kubo. Production duties are shared between E&H Production and Good Smile Company.
Expanding beyond its native shores, the manga has garnered international acclaim through the MANGA Plus service, offering English-speaking audiences a peek into its amazing narrative.
Described as an encounter with Tamako, who unexpectedly finds herself in a job interview at a ramen establishment exclusively managed by felines, the story unfolds with delightful twists.
Despite confessing her preference for dogs, Tamako secures employment on the spot, only to realize her duties extend beyond serving ramen to becoming a devoted caretaker of the resident cats.
With the ongoing manga series spanning seven compilation volumes to date, the latest installment hit Japanese shelves on March 4, 2024.
However, English translations for these volumes have yet to materialize, leaving international fans eagerly awaiting the opportunity to go deeper into Red Cat Ramen.