30 Minutes of Just 'Let's Go Eat Ramen!' – Anime Series 'Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan' Releases Nendo Endurance Loop Video

On July 11, known as 'Ramen Day,' the team behind the anime series 'Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan' (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.) released an unusual video: a 30-minute endurance recording in which the character Riki Nendo, voiced by Daisuke Ono, continuously repeats his famous line 'Oo! Aibou, ramen kui ni ikoze!' ('Hey, partner, let's go eat ramen!'). The video is available on the official ShoPro Anime YouTube channel and will remain online until July 10, 2027 – exactly one year.

The initiative is part of the 10-year anniversary celebrations of the anime adaptation, which began in 2016. The series is based on the manga of the same name by Shuichi Aso, which was serialized in 'Weekly Shonen Jump' from 2012 to 2018 and spans over 26 volumes with a total of more than 9 million copies sold. The story revolves around the overpowered teenager Kusuo Saiki, who wants to live an inconspicuous life with his psychic abilities but is constantly thrown into chaos by his eccentric classmates.

In addition to the endurance loop video, the project announced a collaboration with the 'Oshi Tabi' campaign operated by JR Central. From August 10 to November 9, 2026, passengers on the Tokaido Shinkansen can experience exclusive audio dramas with new dialogue from the characters. Those who access the audio dramas will receive a digital membership card ('Kokomins Digital ID') and can participate in lotteries for limited fan merchandise.

Furthermore, more anniversary activities are planned. As part of the 'Ψ-Oshi Episode Voting,' fans were asked to choose their favorite episodes from the series' total of 56 chapters (280 episodes). The results of the top 10 will be announced on August 6, the birthday of the heroine Kokomi Teruhashi. The special categories 'Sweet Moments,' 'Yare-yare Stories,' and 'Oofu Moments' will follow on August 16, the birthday of protagonist Saiki. The first-place winners in each category will be streamed for free on the official Jump channel. Additionally, a quiz will start on August 6, where participants can win signed posters from the voice actors.

According to the announcement, the 30-minute clip is particularly suitable as background noise while cooking or eating ramen – an ironic service for all those who share Nendo's unwavering enthusiasm for Japanese noodle soup.