Ranma 1/2 Noodle Craze Hits Ikkakuya Ramen!
Fans of Rumiko Takahashi’s legendary martial arts romantic comedy Ranma 1/2 are in for a delicious treat! The popular Yokohama Ie-kei ramen chain Ikkakuya has announced its very first collaboration with the beloved anime series. Running from October 16 to November 23, 2026, anime fans and ramen lovers alike can dive into character-themed dishes, exclusive drinks, and collectible merchandise across participating stores in Japan.
Character-Inspired Dishes & Tasty Drinks
The collaboration menu brings the chaotic energy of the Tendo Dojo to the dining table. Across 115 Ikkakuya locations nationwide, customers can dig into the Ranma & Ranma Spicy Minced Pork Chukasoba (1,380 yen) paired with a sweet Strawberry Calpis drink (500 yen). Every order of a collaboration item comes with a randomly distributed original coaster (16 designs in total)!
At 10 select flagship stores, the menu expands even further with specialized dishes:
- Akane’s Mild Salt Tonkotsu Ramen: A comforting ramen made with a light seafood and pork bone broth.
- Shampoo’s Starchy Sauce Abura Soba: A rich, savory dry noodle dish inspired by the Chinese Amazon warrior.
- Ryoga’s Squid Ink Om-Abura Soba: A striking dish featuring squid ink sauce topped with an omelet.
- Special Calpis Drinks: Banana, Grape, and Mango flavors (available exclusively with a collaboration ramen purchase).
Must-Have Exclusive Merchandise
For fans wanting to take home a piece of the action, select stores will stock limited-edition merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the cast:
- Hologram Can Badges (5 types)
- Full-Size Acrylic Stands & Mini Trading Acrylic Stands
- Diorama Acrylic Stands
- Exclusive Water Glasses & Hand Towels
Additionally, fans who spend 3,000 yen or more on collaboration goods will receive a bonus random clear card from a set of 16 designs.
Event Details & Locations
If you’re visiting Japan during the campaign period, you can catch the full menu and merchandise lineup at 10 major locations, including Shinjuku Yasukuni-dori, Sunshine Street (Ikebukuro), Shibuya Center-gai, and Akihabara Main Store. Collaboration items are served daily between 10:00 AM and 11:00 PM. Don’t miss your chance to taste a bowl inspired by your favorite martial artist!
Source: Yahoo News Japan