Taishô's father is a supermodel cat, and everybody believes that Taishô will be a supermodel as well. His family has great expectations of him, because he is the eldest son, but he can't bear all the pressure and runs away from home. Unfortunately, he has no clue how to survive on his own, having always been fed and pampered as a model cat. Taishô passes from one job to another, homeless, until he finds his place in a noodle shop, where he becomes a successful cook.
Practical Effects
Cats in tiny costumes doing human jobs with straight faces.
Direction
Kawasaki's commitment to the bit is almost admirable.
Acting
Voice actors treating cat ramen drama like Shakespeare.
Director
Minoru Kawasaki
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Minoru Kawasaki built a career on absurd animal films—this is his most coherent.
The 'neko ramen' concept spawned actual themed cafes in Japan, blurring the line between parody and product.
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