Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman

Synopsis

A stoic book salesman leads a double life as he plays hooky from work to write his sweets blog. In his journey to attain a glimpse of sweets heaven Kantaro samples various Japanese and Western sweets.

First Air Date: 2017-07-14

Last Air Date: 2017-09-29

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: TV Tokyo

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Top Cast

Matsuya Onoe as Kantarou Ametani
Ren Ishikawa as Kanako Dobashi
Sarutoki Minagawa as Toru Miyake
Hiroyuki Onoue as Daisuke Yamaji
Hazuki Shimizu as Erika Sano

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

Elite publishing sales rep Kantaro wraps up his client visits in record time so he can secretly pursue his quest to indulge in the tastiest of sweets.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Anmitsu (2017-07-14)

Unseasoned sales rep Kantaro rapidly completes his first assignment to then immerse himself in the viscous fantasy that is anmitsu at a renowned shop.
Ep. 2: Kakigori (2017-07-21)

Dessert masochist Kantaro dons thermals in blistering heat to fully enjoy the icy, gently hand-packed kakigori as it melts into his body.
Ep. 3: Mamekan (2017-07-28)

With his clandestine blog activities at stake, Kantaro savors triple servings of sweet jelly cubes and plump beans in a climactic mamekan triathlon.
Ep. 4: Parfait (2017-08-04)

Despite his juicy escapade to enjoy the perfect peach parfait, Kantaro reaches top sales. Meanwhile, Takarabe aims to cream his competition.
Ep. 5: Hotcakes (2017-08-11)

Kantaro will have to shake the rookie tagging along and grilling him for sales tips if he wants to taste the heavenly hotcakes he’s been eyeing.
Ep. 6: Matcha Bavarian Cream (2017-08-18)

Kantaro whips up an excuse to invite a manga artist to experience the perfect melange of Western and Japanese flavors in a matcha Bavarian cream.
Ep. 7: Savarin (2017-08-25)

Dobashi and her boss get heavily steeped in conversation regarding career aspirations while immersing in a decadent savarin cake at a French cafe.
Ep. 8: Ohagi (2017-09-01)

While babysitting for his boss, Kantaro attempts to sweet talk the sour kid with a smooth box of delectable confectionaries.
Ep. 9: Eclair (2017-09-08)

Unable to abstain from illicit sugar in front of his dentist mother, Kantaro escapes to get his fix of eclairs, ascending to custard-filled nirvana.
Ep. 10: Caramel Pudding (2017-09-15)

After being tempted away during his late night work obligations, Kantaro remains loyal to the voluptuous caramel pudding that first caught his eye.
Ep. 11: Chocolate (2017-09-22)

Kantaro teaches Takarabe the importance of self-indulgence by taking him on an enlightening chocolate-filled excursion.
Ep. 12: Mont Blanc (2017-09-29)

Frustration mounts as Kantaro, buried under an avalanche of work, has difficulty finding time to sneak in a seasonal chestnut Mont Blanc.