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Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen) – 05
In a sense Ramen Akaneko is sort of a mirror held up against cat lovers, showing us what they're really like.
Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen) – 04
Sabu is just the best.
Second Impressions – Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen)
Normal service continues here.
Third Impressions – Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen)
None of this is going to change your life, but Ramen Akaneko is just good at what it's trying to do.
Ramen Akaneko – 09
Kana and Akane should watch and take notes.
Ramen Akaneko – 07
The fact is unless you have a cold, dead soul (or a bad allergy) it's very hard not to come to love cats if you spend lots of…
Ramen Akaneko – 08
I try to limit myself to ramen twice a month but I admit, this show has made that harder.
Ramen Akaneko – 11
Red Cat Ramen is probably the closest to the Shirokuma Cafe experience of any series since that one ended.
Ramen Akaneko – 10
In a world where cats and prepare and serve ramen, one being an idol is hardly a stretch.
Red Cat Ramen #01 — “They’re Cats”
Let's see how many times I can say that in two paragraphs. Six down, two to go, but I'm taking a short break to get the dogs…
Ramen Akaneko – Episode 1
You're telling me a cat made this ramen?
First Look: Ramen Akaneko
A young woman named Tamako applies for a job at a ramen shop, but seeing as the shop is run by cats, it’s not quite the job she…
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Tucked away in a small shopping center, Ramen Akaneko is a ramen shop that is solely owned and operated by cats. While patrons come in for the good…
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First Impressions – Ramen Akaneko
No country loves anthropomorphism more than Shinto Japan, and no animal receives the treatment more than cats.
First Impression: Ramen Akaneko
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Mars Red – 06
「さいごの青空」 (Saigo no Aozora)"The Last Blue Sky" No longer human?
Mars Red – 06
This is a series that understands and respects the traditions of vampire mythology but manages to put a truly original spin on them. Read more
Summer 2024 Impressions: Giji Harem, Ramen Akaneko, Days with My Stepsister
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The Capable Cat #06 — Shedding Season
Pretty sure if he was shedding like that, there'd be black hair everywhere. Impressions: You'd think at least one of them would know Photoshop, or at least…
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Sasaki and Miyano is still really really cute. Scott and I discuss it and gush a little. Please come gush with us!
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I bought the Mama Ramen Tonkotsu Ramen Kit at their booth in Edmonton's Bountiful Farmers' Market down on 91 Street. There was a helpful st...
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As Japan debates the rising cost of ramen, one Tokyo restaurant unabashedly charges more than double the average cost.
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The Capable Cat #09 — Cat Sitting
This episode proved my personal hypothesis that two episodes of this in a short span is a bit more than I can stomach. Impressions: Or maybe it…
The Untold History of Ramen
Solt, George The Untold History of Ramen: How Political Crisis in Japan Spawned a Global Food Craze Berkeley: University of California Pre...
Hatsune Miku Home Ramen Kit
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A beginner bowl of Ramen
Long time readers will probably recall that I love food & cooking and am fascinated by Japanese cuisine… I’ve been wanting to make ramen for a long time,…
Merry Christmas With Jin Ramen
Merry Christmas, Everyone. I hope everyone has a joyous holiday season. Sharing Christmas cheer with the gift of ramen to friends! This ha...
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Red Angel
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Red Mudan
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Mars Red
I like this anime for a small handful of reasons. Otherwise it’s just confusing and therefore impossible to like or really even dislike overall.
Red Geist
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Dark Cat
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Black Cat
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Mars Red – 12
A story which bore the mien of a full-on tragedy suddenly looks as if it might have other ideas. Read more
Mars Red – 07
「手紙」 (Tegami) "The Letter" Misaki flits in and out of the series like the apparition that she is to Maeda.
Mars Red – 09
I can't shake the feeling that - as with most good vampire stories - this series is at heart a tragedy. Read more
The Red Bull
detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,
Mars Red – 08
「煉獄」 (Rengoku)"Purgatory" Despair pervades this episode, like smoke rising from the debris.
Mars Red – 01
「陽のあたる場所」 (Hi no Ataru Basho) "Dawn" No vampiric sparkling in the sunshine here.
Mars Red – 02
「死が二人を分かつまで」 (Shi ga Futari o Wakatsu Made) "Till Death Do Us Part" Tragic love ran throughout this episode like the red thread of fate.
Mars Red – 10
On some level, I think it's shows like Mars Red that give me the most joy of all as an anime fan. Read more