Red Cat Ramen is coming back. The slice-of-life comedy about a ramen shop staffed by a deadpan talking cat will premiere its second season in January 2027, with Tasuku Hatanaka joining the cast as a new character named Jewel. The announcement on June 20 confirmed the core creative team is returning intact.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, Red Cat Ramen Season 2 premieres in January 2027. Director Hisatoshi Shimizu, character designer Michinori Chiba and composer Hirotaka Matsuoka all return, with production again at E&H production and Good Smile Company, adapting ANGYAMAN's manga. Tasuku Hatanaka joins as Jewel. Crunchyroll streamed Season 1 as it aired, making it the likely home for Season 2. On SenpaiRanks, the comedy holds a comfortable mid-board spot — tap the card for the live ranking and rate it yourself.
Why it's a comfort-watch favorite
Red Cat Ramen isn't trying to reinvent anything, and that's the appeal — it's a low-stakes workplace comedy with a cat boss who runs a ramen joint with more competence than his human staff. Season 1 found a steady audience exactly because it's the kind of show you put on to decompress. The same crew returning means the visual deadpan and comic timing should carry over cleanly.
Season 1's flavor, if you missed it:
Where to watch
Crunchyroll carried Season 1 as it aired and is the safe bet for Season 2 at launch. We list platforms without bias, so if a second streamer picks it up we'll flag it. While you wait, our what to watch summer 2026 hub and the live rankings board have the rest of the slate. For another cozy returning comedy, see Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does Red Cat Ramen Season 2 come out?
A: January 2027, per the June 20 announcement.
Q: Where can I watch Red Cat Ramen?
A: Crunchyroll streamed Season 1 as it aired and is the likely home for Season 2.
Q: Who is in the Red Cat Ramen Season 2 cast?
A: Tasuku Hatanaka joins as Jewel, alongside the returning main cast.
Q: Who makes Red Cat Ramen?
A: E&H production and Good Smile Company, with director Hisatoshi Shimizu, character designer Michinori Chiba and composer Hirotaka Matsuoka returning. It's based on ANGYAMAN's manga.
Q: Is Red Cat Ramen worth watching?
A: If you want a low-stakes comfort comedy, yes. SenpaiRanks tracks it in a solid mid-board position — rate it on the card to see how your take compares.