Oishinbo

A gentle, food-filled workplace drama where each episode savours culture and quiet family tensions.

Created by

Yoshio Takeuchi

Genres

Animation, Drama

Starring

Kazuhiko Inoue, Mayumi Shou, Chikao Ohtsuka

Overview

The newspaper office, Tozai Shinbun, plans to publish the Ultimate Menu to commemorate their 100th anniversary. It would not only describe foods but also pass on dietary cultures for many generations to come. Despite its importance, Shirou Yamaoka, a lazy employee, and Yuuko Kurita, a company newcomer, are selected as the editors.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Work, family, identity, trauma

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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