Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens English Sub & Dub

About Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens (博多豚骨ラーメンズ) arrives as an action anime by Satelight (2018), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: At first glance, the town of Fukuoka seems like a peaceful one, but under the surface, crime is running rampant. The city's Hakata ward is home to the professionals of the underworld: professional killers, detectives, informants, professional revenge seekers, those skilled in torture, and more.

Next up: According to urban legend, a "killer of professional killers" has shown up in the town.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Zenji Banba (Daisuke Ono) and Xianming Lin (Yuuki Kaji) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Satelight, which means the visual identity of Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.1/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Daisuke Ono voicing Zenji Banba gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2018, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.