Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens
2018 1 season · 12 ep live_tv Scripted Japan

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens

博多豚骨ラーメンズ

Synopsis

博多豚骨ラーメンズ

Although the city of Fukuoka might look relatively peaceful at first glance, in actuality it houses a thriving mixture of dangerous individuals such as killers, detectives, and professional revenge seekers right beneath its surface. Among their number is Zenji Banba, a laidback and observant detective who is investigating the work of other hitmen companies in the area. However, Banba might not be the only one with a bone to pick with these organizations, as Xianming Ling, a crossdressing male hitman in the employ of one such company begins getting fed up with his lack of jobs and pay.

One day, after Ling's current target commits suicide before the hitman could reach him, his company refuses to pay him even half the amount they were originally supposed to for the assassination. Frustrated, Ling requests another mission and is offered the job of taking out Banba, whom his organization believes has been interfering with their business. However, when Banba arrives at his home and finds the hitman inside, Ling surprisingly doesn't even attempt to kill him. Instead, he offers the detective another option: to join him and form a team. With the offer on the table, exactly how will Banba respond, and just what plans does Ling have in store for the underground world of Fukuoka?

The 2017–2019 Japan Window

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Also On AT-X

Other series that aired on AT-X.

The 2010s Japan Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens premiered. 1769 total titles in this decade from Japan.

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Broadcast Timeline

First Air Date
January 12, 2018
Last Air Date
March 30, 2018
Broadcast Span
3 months
Total Episodes
12 across 1 season
Total Runtime
≈ 4.8 hours

Reception Benchmarks

7.3
TMDB Rating
27
Audience Reviews
Highly Rated
Critical Tier

Ranked #1,642 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (64th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Rating is +0.4 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.

Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #1,205 of 2,532 (top 48%).

Production Details

Primary Country Japan
Original Language Japanese
Series Type Scripted
Seasons / Episodes 1 / 12
Release Date January 12, 2018
Official Site hakatatonkotsu-anime.com

External Catalogs

Questions Answered

When did Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens end?

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens finished its run with its final episode airing on March 30, 2018.

Where did Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens air?

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens aired on AT-X, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.