What is Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles?#
If you are looking for a series that blends a “cool beauty” aesthetic with a passionate love for food, Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles (also known as Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san or Ramen Loving Girl) is a perfect choice. The story follows Koizumi, a high school girl who presents herself as a sophisticated, distant beauty, but secretly harbors an intense and unexpected obsession with ramen.
Centered around the theme of cooking and culinary exploration, the series appeals to viewers who enjoy relaxed, food-centric narratives and characters with surprising hidden depths.
If you’re ready to dive into this delicious series, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Is the anime really finished?#
The anime adaptation was released in 2018. While the anime provides a wonderful introduction to Koizumi’s world, those seeking a complete narrative arc will likely find that the anime is only part of the story.
Because the anime is an adaptation of the manga, viewers who want a more satisfying or comprehensive conclusion will need to transition to the source material. The manga has a long history, having been serialized from 2013 to 2019 with Takeshobo, and news indicates it has continued publication, moving to the Monthly Shonen Champion magazine in October 2024.
To get the full story beyond the screen, we highly recommend you buy the manga.
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on your preferences, there are a few ways to experience this series. You can refer to the relationship tree on this page to see exactly how the anime and manga connect.
The Release Order#
For those who want to experience the series as the general public did, start with the anime released in 2018. This gives you a visual and auditory taste of Koizumi’s ramen journeys before diving into the printed word.
The Completionist Order#
If you want every single detail, we suggest the following:
- Watch the anime series.
- Read the manga from the beginning to catch details the anime may have skipped, and continue through the latest chapters in Monthly Shonen Champion to see where the story stands today.
The “Source Material” Route#
For readers who prefer the original art and pacing, starting with the manga is the best way to go. This allows you to experience the full evolution of the story without the interruption of switching formats later.
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Other Ways to Experience the Series#
Beyond the anime and manga, Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles has expanded into other media. There is a live-action series that has spanned at least two seasons, offering a different perspective on Koizumi’s passion for noodles.
For those who have fallen in love with the characters and the aesthetic, you can also buy official merchandise to bring a bit of the ramen-loving spirit into your own home.
Ms. Koizumi loves ramen noodles • manga • 2013-09-30 to 2019-07-30 (serialized in Manga Life Storia, vols. 3-37)
└─(adaptation)→ Ms. Koizumi loves ramen noodles • anime • 2018-01-04
