Samurai Gourmet
Recent retiree Takeshi rediscovers his passion for food and life by getting in touch with his inner warrior and eating what he truly desires.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Masayuki Qusumi
Cast:Honami Suzuki , Tetsuji Tamayama , Naoto Takenaka , Yurina Yanagi , Yui Miya , Toshihide Onisuka , Sakana Umino , Maki Okada , Tomoko Kosugi
Samurai Gourmet: Season 1 (2017): Episode 1 - Mid-Day Beer at a Restaurant
Unsure what to do with his newfound freedom, Kasumi takes a stroll around the neighbourhood and discovers a local diner he's never been to before.
Samurai Gourmet: Season 1 (2017): Episode 2 - The Demoness’s Ramen
At Shizuko's suggestion, Kasumi decides to take up walking as a hobby. Soon he's hungry for ramen, but the popular places are too crowded.
Samurai Gourmet: Season 1 (2017): Episode 3 - Mackerel in the Morning
After a board game session with an old friend goes late, Kasumi decides to spend the night by himself at a local seaside bed-and-breakfast.
Samurai Gourmet: Season 1 (2017): Episode 4 - Yakiniku Her Way
Shizuko asks Kasumi to give their college-aged niece Masako career advice. He takes her out to dinner but has trouble controlling the conversation.
Samurai Gourmet: Season 1 (2017): Episode 5 - Bento Lunch on Set
Kasumi is excited for his first job as an extra and can't wait for the free lunch that comes with the position. But delays keep him waiting for hours.
Samurai Gourmet: Season 1 (2017): Episode 6 - Lunch at an Old-Fashioned Café
A search for a book leads Kasumi to an area of town he hasn't been to in years. He decides to read in a café, but only a "pure" one will do.
Samurai Gourmet: Season 1 (2017): Episode 7 - Umbrellas at the Dinner Counter
After receiving a clean bill of health, Kasumi decides to celebrate by dining and drinking at a beaten-down but cozy izakaya gastropub.
Samurai Gourmet: Season 1 (2017): Episode 8 - Pasta the Samurai Way
Kasumi is concerned about how a new pair of sunglasses makes him look. Lunch at a high-class Italian restaurant makes the problem worse.
Samurai Gourmet: Season 1 (2017): Episode 9 - Croquettes of the Heart
While out running an errand for Shizuko, Kasumi spots a simple but delicious treat that brings back happy memories of his childhood.
Samurai Gourmet: Season 1 (2017): Episode 10 - The White-Haired Knight
Left on his own for dinner, Kasumi wanders the neighborhood to find a suitable place. He settles on a yakitori restaurant with a gruff chef.
Samurai Gourmet: Season 1 (2017): Episode 11 - Anniversary Oden
Kasumi surprises Shizuko with an anniversary outing and dinner. After ordering, he worries that she's disappointed by his unambitious menu selections.
Samurai Gourmet: Season 1 (2017): Episode 12 - A Memory of Hashed Beef and Rice
Looking through old photos, Kasumi is struck by a desire to visit a beloved restaurant he had frequented years ago. But when he gets there, it's gone.
