BRUTUS #1054

How much love and passion is poured into that one bowl before you? Both eaters and makers are increasingly pursuing their own pure "love" for ramen, rather than simply following trends or accolades. Thirty years after the emergence of the "Class of '96" who influenced the Japanese ramen world, ramen is now more personal, more excessive, and that's precisely what makes it so interesting. From the bowls favored by Brutus's familiar cultural figures and gourmands to the workshops and playgrounds of noodle-making professionals, and a journey to the ramen capital guided by a true noodle lover... we invite you to discover 159 captivating bowls, guided by the passionate and unique perspectives and stories of people who love ramen, are obsessed with it, and are driven by it in 2026.

Brutus (ブルータス) is a Japanese magazine focusing on pop culture, lifestyles, and culture in Tokyo and Japan. The first issue of the magazine appeared in May 1980.