Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles

Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles (ラーメン大好き小泉さん, Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naru Narumi. It began serialization in Takeshobo's seinen manga magazine Manga Life Storia in 2013 and later moved to the web manga site Storia Dash. The story follows a beautiful and cool high school girl, Koizumi, who has an intense passion for ramen. She travels across Japan to sample various regional ramen styles, from local shops to instant noodles, often dragging her classmates into her culinary adventures. The manga is known for its detailed depictions of real ramen shops and dishes, making it a beloved title among foodies and ramen enthusiasts. The series was adapted into a television anime by Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ, which aired from January to March 2018. The anime was directed by Kenji Seto, with character designs by Toshie Kawamura. It was streamed internationally by Crunchyroll. A live-action television drama adaptation also aired on BS-TBS in 2018, further expanding the franchise's reach. The franchise includes guidebooks and merchandise, and it has been credited with boosting tourism to ramen shops featured in the series. Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles is published in Japan by Takeshobo under its Bamboo Comics label. The manga has been licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. The series is ongoing, with multiple collected volumes released. It is a notable example of the 'gourmet' genre in manga and anime, where food and eating are central to the narrative. The brand extends beyond the manga to include anime, live-action, and related products, making it a multi-media franchise. The official website is hosted on Takeshobo's Storia platform, where readers can access chapters and related information.

Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles began as a manga series created by Naru Narumi. It started serialization in Takeshobo's Manga Life Storia magazine in 2013. The manga gained a following for its unique blend of food appreciation and slice-of-life comedy. In 2015, the series moved to the web manga platform Storia Dash after Manga Life Storia ceased print publication. The manga has been collected into multiple tankōbon volumes under the Bamboo Comics imprint. In 2018, the series received an anime television adaptation produced by Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ, directed by Kenji Seto. The anime aired from January 4 to March 22, 2018, on AT-X, Tokyo MX, and other channels. It was simulcast by Crunchyroll. A live-action television drama adaptation also premiered in 2018 on BS-TBS, starring Akari Hayami as Koizumi. The franchise expanded with a guidebook titled 'Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san Official Guidebook' and various merchandise. The manga has been licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment, with the first volume released in 2016. The series continues to be published, with new chapters released on Storia Dash. The official website on Takeshobo's Storia platform provides information and links to read the manga. The brand has become a notable part of ramen culture in Japan, often collaborating with ramen shops and events.

• 2018

  Anime television adaptation airs

• 2018

  Live-action television drama airs on BS-TBS

• 2016

  North American license by Seven Seas Entertainment

• 2015

  Manga moves to Storia Dash web platform

• 2013

  Manga serialization begins in Manga Life Storia

A gourmet manga and multimedia franchise celebrating Japanese ramen culture, targeting food enthusiasts and manga fans.

• Manga volumes

  Collected tankōbon volumes published by Takeshobo under Bamboo Comics.

• Anime series

  12-episode TV anime produced by Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ, aired in 2018.

• Live-action drama

  TV drama adaptation aired on BS-TBS in 2018.

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2. 2Takeshobo's Takecom! homepagetakecomic.jp
3. 3Takecom! About pagetakecomic.jp