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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 12, 2018 – March 30, 2018
- Season
- Winter 2018
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Satelight
- Director
- Kenji Yasuda
- Original creator
- Chiaki Kisaki
- Music
- Koutarou Nakagawa
- Age rating
- PG — 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Assassins100%Primarily Male Cast93%Crime86%Crossdressing81%Ensemble Cast80%Swordplay79%Detective79%Primarily Adult Cast70%Baseball70%Urban65%
overview details
Synopsis
At first glance, the city of Fukuoka seems like a peaceful one, but under the surface, crime is running rampant. The city's Hakata ward is home to the professionals of the underworld: professional killers, detectives, informants, professional revenge seekers, those skilled in torture, and more. And according to urban legend, a "killer of professional killers" has shown up in the city. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens?
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 44% of 14,832 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #65 highest-rated anime of 2018, and #78 most popular anime of 2018, and #18 highest-rated anime of Winter 2018 on AniList.
Of the 26.2K AniList users who started it, 10.0% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 20K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Mystery — especially assassins, primarily male cast, crime, crossdressing.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Chiaki Kisaki
- Director
- Kenji Yasuda
- Series composition
- Shougo Yasukawa
- Character design
- Hideki Inoue
- Music
- Koutarou Nakagawa
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Stray” by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets
Endings (1)
- ED1“DIRTY BULLET” · eps 2-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens FAQ
How many episodes does Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens have?
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens finished?
Yes. Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens has finished airing — the final episode aired March 30, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens?
No sequel is listed for Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens as of October 2026.
Is Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens based on a other source?
Yes. Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens adapts the other source by Chiaki Kisaki.
Who animated Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens?
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens was animated by Satelight and directed by Kenji Yasuda.
Who sings the opening of Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens?
The opening, "Stray", is performed by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets.