A new piece of key art has been unveiled for the upcoming second season of the anime series, *Ramen Akaneko*. The visual was illustrated by Michinori Chiba, who serves as both chief animation director and character designer for the series. Fans can look forward to the return of the feline-run ramen shop when *Ramen Akaneko Season 2* begins its broadcast in Japan on the TV Tokyo network in January 2027.

The original *Ramen Akaneko* manga, known as *Red Cat Ramen* in English, is serialized by Angyaman in Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ digital manga magazine, with 16 volumes published to date. The English-language version is available through MANGA Plus.

Staff and Story Details

Hisatoshi Shimizu is directing *Ramen Akaneko Season 2* at animation studio E&H production. The series composition and scripts are handled by Shigeru Murakoshi, while Michinori Chiba is responsible for character design and chief animation direction. Hirotaka Matsuoka is composing the music for the series.

The story of *Ramen Akaneko* centers on Tamako Yashiro, a human who interviews for a job at a ramen restaurant run entirely by cats. Despite her admission of being a 'dog person,' she secures the position. The narrative explores the relationships between humans and felines through the various customers who visit Ramen Akaneko, promising heartfelt moments.

Where to Watch

For those new to the series or looking to rewatch, the first season of *Ramen Akaneko* is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The platform describes the series as a beautiful story of human and feline relationships, offering 'an extra helping of heartfelt moments that warm the body and soul.'

Key points

  • Ramen Akaneko Season 2 released new key art.
  • The key art was illustrated by chief animation director and character designer Michinori Chiba.
  • Season 2 is scheduled to broadcast in Japan on the TV Tokyo network starting January 2027.
  • Hisatoshi Shimizu directs at E&H production.
  • The first season of Ramen Akaneko is available on Crunchyroll.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Nov 4, 2026