Samurai Gourmet

Synopsis

Recent retiree Takeshi rediscovers his passion for food and life by getting in touch with his inner warrior and eating what he truly desires.

First Air Date: 2017-03-17

Last Air Date: 2017-03-17

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Masayuki Qusumi

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Honami Suzuki as Shizuko Kasumi
Tetsuji Tamayama as The Samurai
Naoto Takenaka as Takeshi Kasumi
Yui Miya as N/A
Toshihide Onisuka as N/A
Sakana Umino as N/A
Maki Okada as N/A
Tomoko Kosugi as N/A
Yuko Kawasaki as N/A
Hiroko Shinkai as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Mid-Day Beer at a Restaurant (2017-03-17)

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.
Ep. 2: The Demoness’s Ramen (2017-03-17)

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.
Ep. 3: Mackerel in the Morning (2017-03-17)

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.
Ep. 4: Yakiniku Her Way (2017-03-17)

Shizuko asks Kasumi to give their college-aged niece Masako career advice. He takes her out to dinner but has trouble controlling the conversation.
Ep. 5: Bento Lunch on Set (2017-03-17)

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.
Ep. 6: Lunch at an Old-Fashioned Café (2017-03-17)

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.
Ep. 7: Umbrellas at the Dinner Counter (2017-03-17)

After receiving a clean bill of health, Kasumi decides to celebrate by dining and drinking at a beaten-down but cozy izakaya gastropub.
Ep. 8: Pasta the Samurai Way (2017-03-17)

Kasumi is concerned about how a new pair of sunglasses makes him look. Lunch at a high-class Italian restaurant makes the problem worse.
Ep. 9: Croquettes of the Heart (2017-03-17)

While out running an errand for Shizuko, Kasumi spots a simple but delicious treat that brings back happy memories of his childhood.
Ep. 10: The White-Haired Knight (2017-03-17)

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.
Ep. 11: Anniversary Oden (2017-03-17)

Kasumi surprises Shizuko with an anniversary outing and dinner. After ordering, he worries that she's disappointed by his unambitious menu selections.
Ep. 12: A Memory of Hashed Beef and Rice (2017-03-17)

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.