Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles

About Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles (ラーメン大好き小泉さん) deserves a look (2018). The setup goes like this. In short: The gourmet comedy follows the daily life of Koizumi, a high school girl who looks like a cool beauty at first glance, but actually has a surprising side of her that loves ramen.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Koizumi (Ayana Taketatsu) and Misa Nakamura (Akari Kitou) are two of the characters you will meet early.

If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ, which means the visual identity of Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.2/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Ayana Taketatsu as Koizumi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2018, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.