Akko's Lunches

Synopsis

Sawada Michiko, a temporary staff who works for a trading company, has just had her heart broken. On one of the boring days Michiko has been leading, her boss, Kurokawa Atsuko, makes an unexpected suggestion to her. “Exchange lunch with me.” Unable to go against Atsuko, Michiko reluctantly complies. In doing so, she soon realises the profundity of food and starts to change. Atsuko, whom people call Akko-chan, is feared by the people around her and has extensive contacts. What is her true character?

First Air Date: 2015-12-05

Last Air Date: 2016-01-23

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Hiroaki Yuasa

Networks: NHK BS Premium

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Top Cast

Naho Toda as Kurokawa Atsuko
Misako Renbutsu as Sawada Michiko
Erina Mano as Saori Inoki
Kayo Noro as Chihiro Harada
Ryosei Tayama as Yoshio Igawa
Keiko Horiuchi as Hiroko Shimizu
Shingo Tsurumi as Department Head Yamakawa
Ryo Narita as Ryuichiro Sasayama

Seasons

Season 1 (2015)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Terrifying Akko-chan (2015-12-05)

Sawada Michiko, a temporary staff who works for a trading company, has just had her heart broken. On one of the boring days Michiko has been leading, her boss, Kurokawa Atsuko, makes an unexpected suggestion to her. “Exchange lunch with me.” Unable to go against Atsuko, Michiko reluctantly complies. In doing so, she soon realises the profundity of food and starts to change. Atsuko, whom people call Akko-chan, is feared by the people around her and has extensive contacts. What is her true character?
Ep. 2: Akko-chan’s Rooftop (2015-12-12)

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Ep. 3: Michiko and Curry and Akko-chan (2015-12-19)

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Ep. 4: Akko-chan’s Pot-au-feu (2015-12-26)

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Ep. 5: Akko-chan’s Supper (2016-01-02)

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Ep. 6: Akko-chan’s Valentine (2016-01-09)

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Ep. 7: 3am Akko-chan (2016-01-16)

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Ep. 8: Goodbye Akko-chan (2016-01-23)

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