EXTRA NOODLES x TAKACHYA : TONKOTSU RAMEN V2

The original best-selling Bowl Bear returns in a new form.A piece that carries the roots of EXTRA NOODLES from the Noodles series.

The Tonkotsu Ramen Tee features our hand-drawn Bowl Bear mascot enjoying a carefully illustrated bowl of traditional tonkotsu ramen complete with authentic ingredients inspired by Ukiyo-e arts composite of

-Hand-drawn flat plane, figure and background share the same depth No vanishing point, no atmospheric perspective
-Signature lantern breaks the frame
-Reference tradition: Traditional wood block art, Every line intentionally keeps an imperfect, painterly feel, the lantern and the ramen bowl features a full triangular pattern inspired by ukiyo-e art-2-3 dominant + 1 accent color.

The mascot’s signature crossed eyes are inspired by the vintage Mr. Bean teddy bear — a subtle nod to our early days as a vintage windbreaker seller before EXTRA NOODLES became an original label.The design is in collaboration with TAKACHYA , the Bowl Bear ditching its original EXTRA NOODLES Classic Beanie for TAKACHYA ’s iconic「踏脚车」 cycling cap with the including Iconography-TAKACHYA Monogram Cycling Cap in teal green instead of the original blue, featuring a custom brand-fusion monogram-Bear paws with TAKACHYA logo as an easter egg-The original traditional tonkotsu ramen ingredients

Also available in-store @ Design Orchard, 250 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238905