Nyamen

にゃ〜めん
Nyamen
Genres: Comedy
Producers: Nikkatsu, Nippon Television Network, VAP
Rating: 5.43 / 10
Rank: #12633
Popularity: #12628
Users Listed: 1,748
Users Scored: 202
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 08/07/2020
Aired: January 12, 2014 – March 30, 2014 (Winter)
Type: tv
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 12

Synopsis:

In a vibrant, contemporary city, a unique phenomenon unfolds: anthropomorphic ramen bowls with distinctly feminine personalities navigate the complexities of everyday existence. These animated dishes engage in relatable conversations about food, relationships, and the small moments that define life. The series presents a quirky blend of slice-of-life narrative and absurdist humor, exploring themes of identity and connection within an unconventional framework. Visually, the show distinguishes itself through its distinctive aesthetic – CGI ramen bowls possessing expressive personalities, further emphasized by stylized opening and ending sequences depicting them as traditional anime characters with playful details. The overall experience offers a gentle, contemplative look at finding meaning in the ordinary.

Characters:

  • Iekei (Main) - Voice Actors: Aiuchi, Sae
  • Miso (Main) - Voice Actors: Matsuzaki, Rei
  • Niboshi (Main) - Voice Actors: Nabatame, Hitomi
  • Shio (Main) - Voice Actors: Nomura, Mayuka
  • Shouyu (Main) - Voice Actors: Mori, Chisato
  • Tonkotsu (Main)
  • Chanpon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Furuki, Nozomi
  • Kappu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Miharu

Staff:

  • Nara, Shunsuke (Producer)
  • Tamura, Manabu (Producer)
  • Ueno, Hiroyuki (Producer)
  • Kitagawa, Katsutoshi (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement, Music)
  • Otome Shinto (Theme Song Performance)
  • Tamado, Sao (Character Design)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Nyamen: Tenkai Daiichi Joshi Koukou Bunka Matsuri Tokubetsu Eizou (anime - Side Story)