Shisa: the hard-working assistant at the ramen shop “Ro”
Based on Chiifan’s Japanese character article, which checks the official anime and movie character pages. Translated on Oct 11, 2026.
Shisa has a cream-colored round body, an orange curly mane and curled eyebrows, and wears a white bandana at work. Both official profiles start not with personality but with where and under whom Shisa works: the ramen shop “Ro,” run by Ramen Yoroi-san, whom Shisa calls “Master.” Steady effort toward a goal is what Shisa is all about. Here is what is confirmed, plus the 24-post Shisa Arc.
- Name
- Shisa (シーサー)
- Anime voice
- 島袋美由利 (Miyuri Shimabukuro), Japanese anime and movie
- Works at
- Ramen shop “Ro” (郎), as the assistant
- First in the anime
- Ep. 123 「スーパーアルバイター①」, Dec 5, 2023
- Story arcs
- Appears in 2 of the 20 arcs collected on Chiifan
The Shisa Arc: studying for a drinking license
Posted by Nagano from Jun 19, 2022 to Jul 23, 2022, this is the story of Shisa, who works at “Ro,” studying hard for a drinking qualification while Chiikawa and Hachiware watch over. The first half runs alongside the two friends’ “to-do list” story. In the anime it aired as “Yaritai koto list” and “Shisa no shikaku” (anime ep. 245–256).
- We collected 24 posts for this arc. How the studying turns out is left for you to read.
- The reading page is in Japanese, but you only need to scroll: Nagano’s X posts are lined up from top to bottom in order, 10 per page, and the 「次のページ」 (Next page) button at the bottom takes you on.
What kind of character is Shisa?
The anime site: the assistant at the ramen shop “Ro,” who calls Ramen Yoroi-san “Master” (お師匠). The movie site adds that, to work at Ro, Shisa earned the “Super Arbeiter” (super part-timer, スーパーアルバイター) qualification, said to be extremely hard.
- In her comment when Shisa’s anime debut was announced, voice actor Miyuri Shimabukuro named Shisa’s ability to keep trying as the character’s charm, and said she wants to be someone who works steadily like Shisa.
- “Shisa” is the name of Okinawa’s guardian lion statues, and episode titles feature Okinawan foods such as satapanbin, sanpin tea, awamori and island rakkyo. Still, no profile says Shisa comes from Okinawa.
When does Shisa first appear?
In the anime, Ep. 123 「スーパーアルバイター①」 on Dec 5, 2023. Shisa asks Ramen Yoroi-san, “Master,” for a job, and in Ep. 123–124 learns that working there takes a very hard qualification.
- In Nagano’s comic the order is a little different: a Japanese article (Real Sound, Aug 2026) says Shisa’s first appearance there is meeting Chiikawa and Hachiware while eating a fried sweet called さたぱんびん (satapanbin). In the anime, the sharing scene is Ep. 165 (May 7, 2024).
Shisa at the ramen shop “Ro”
For Shisa, Ro is a dream workplace worth a tough qualification. Shisa’s straight-up respect for “Master” even spreads to others.
- Ep. 125 「郎の掲示板／いもむしパン」 (Dec 12, 2023)
- On Ro’s message board, the “new assistant” is the talk of the customers.
- Ep. 166 「助手なんだ／お師匠」 (May 10, 2024)
- Chiikawa and Hachiware are amazed to see Shisa working, and try calling Rakko “Master” too.
- Ep. 187 「フレンチトースト／お師匠！？」 (Jul 23, 2024)
- Pochette Yoroi-san is surprised to hear Ramen Yoroi-san called “Master.”
Story arcs with Shisa (2)
Counted from the character lists on Chiifan’s reading pages. Links open the first page where Shisa appears (in Japanese).
- Shisa Arc
- throughout · 24 posts · 2022 · anime ep. 245–256
- Kurimanju and the God Arc
- throughout · 15 posts · 2024
Two teachers: Master and Kurimanju
Shisa learns from two characters: ramen from Ramen Yoroi-san, and drinks from Kurimanju. Japanese media describe Shisa and Kurimanju as almost master and apprentice.
- Ramen Yoroi-san
- Owner of Ro, the one Shisa calls “Master.” Both official profiles mention it.
- Kurimanju
- Finds Shisa studying in Ep. 249 (Mar 4, 2025). Shisa brings coffee in Ep. 264 and island rakkyo in Ep. 276 (Sept 16, 2025). In the Kurimanju and the God Arc, Shisa and Hachiware try to rescue Kurimanju.
- Chiikawa & Hachiware
- Shisa shares sweets and recommends drinks to them; when Shisa falls ill, they look after Shisa (Ep. 252).
Frequently asked questions
Who is Shisa’s “Master”?
Ramen Yoroi-san, owner of the ramen shop “Ro.” The anime profile says Shisa calls Ramen Yoroi-san “Master” (お師匠).
Who voices Shisa?
島袋美由利 (Miyuri Shimabukuro), per the anime and movie character pages.
When does Shisa first appear in the anime?
Ep. 123 「スーパーアルバイター①」, aired Dec 5, 2023.
Which anime episodes are the Shisa Arc?
Episodes 245–256, aired as “Yaritai koto list” and “Shisa no shikaku.”
Sources
Pages marked (Japanese) are only available in Japanese.