

The God of Ramen
ラーメンより大切なもの ~東池袋大勝軒 50年の秘密~
Synopsis
Every day, people would queue for over two hours for a bowl of ramen. What’s the celebrated chef’s secret ingredient? There is no secret ingredient. In fact, as most fans of Taishoken believe, it’s the charisma of owner Kazuo Yamagishi that attracted people from all around Japan to his modest shop. His personality and love for his craft, combined with a precise mélange of flavours, combined to create perfection in each ramen bowl. This heart-warming documentary is not just for noodle fans, but for anyone who loves to be inspired by passionate people.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Innami
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiromitsu Iwaida
- Original Score
- Kôji Takata
- Original Title
- ラーメンより大切なもの ~東池袋大勝軒 50年の秘密~
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Innami
Hiromitsu Iwaida
Kôji Takata
Kazuya Ajitani, Akira Nishimura, Toshihiro Yamada
Department Leadership Roster
Hiromitsu Iwaida
Writer
Kôji Takata
Original Music Composer
Akira Nishimura
Producer
Toshihiro Yamada
Producer
Takashi Innami
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Frequently Asked Questions About The God of Ramen
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What is The God of Ramen about?
Every day, people would queue for over two hours for a bowl of ramen. What’s the celebrated chef’s secret ingredient? There is no secret ingredient. In fact, as most fans of Taishoken believe, it’s the charisma of owner Kazuo Yamagishi that attracted people from all around Japan to his modest shop. His personality and love for his craft, combined with a precise mélange of flavours, combined to create perfection in each ramen bowl. This heart-warming documentary is not just for noodle fans, but for anyone who loves to be inspired by passionate people.
Who directed The God of Ramen?
The God of Ramen was directed by Takashi Innami.
Who stars in The God of Ramen?
The principal cast of The God of Ramen includes Shosuke Tanihara, Kazuo Yamagishi.
When was The God of Ramen released and how long is it?
The God of Ramen was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The God of Ramen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The God of Ramen was composed by Kôji Takata.
















