Cooking for My Imaginary Girlfriends

A gentle, quirky slice-of-life that feels like comfort food—warm, a little lonely, and quietly charming.

Created by

Yuji Hariu

Genres

Drama

Starring

Mahiro Takasugi, Shodai Fukuyama, Shuichiro Naito

Overview

Rising Star Mahiro Takasugi Cooks Popular Japanses Foods for 12 Ideal Girls Masao works for a subsidiary of an electronics manufacturer, and on weekends he plays the bass guitar. He is serious and clumsy in his relationships. He is not popular with girls and has been without a girlfriend for 3000 days. Masao's daily routine is to cook delicious meals. He stands in the kitchen, preparing ingredients. As he cooks, he enjoys a conversation with his imaginary girlfriend. Twelve beautiful women and secret recipes will appear throughout the 12 episodes! This drama received one of the most prestigious awards in Japan.

How it feels

Warm, whimsical, light and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Loneliness, love, identity, healing

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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