Samurai Gourmet (2017)
Recent retiree Takeshi rediscovers his passion for food and life by getting in touch with his inner warrior and eating what he truly desires.
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Episode 1 - Mid-Day Beer at a Restaurant
Release Date: 2017-03-17Unsure 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.
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Episode 2 - The Demoness’s Ramen
Release Date: 2017-03-17At 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.
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Episode 3 - Mackerel in the Morning
Release Date: 2017-03-17After 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.
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Episode 4 - Yakiniku Her Way
Release Date: 2017-03-17Shizuko asks Kasumi to give their college-aged niece Masako career advice. He takes her out to dinner but has trouble controlling the conversation.
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Episode 5 - Bento Lunch on Set
Release Date: 2017-03-17Kasumi 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.
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Episode 6 - Lunch at an Old-Fashioned Café
Release Date: 2017-03-17A 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.
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Episode 7 - Umbrellas at the Dinner Counter
Release Date: 2017-03-17After receiving a clean bill of health, Kasumi decides to celebrate by dining and drinking at a beaten-down but cozy izakaya gastropub.
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Episode 8 - Pasta the Samurai Way
Release Date: 2017-03-17Kasumi is concerned about how a new pair of sunglasses makes him look. Lunch at a high-class Italian restaurant makes the problem worse.
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Episode 9 - Croquettes of the Heart
Release Date: 2017-03-17While out running an errand for Shizuko, Kasumi spots a simple but delicious treat that brings back happy memories of his childhood.
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Episode 10 - The White-Haired Knight
Release Date: 2017-03-17Left on his own for dinner, Kasumi wanders the neighborhood to find a suitable place. He settles on a yakitori restaurant with a gruff chef.
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Episode 11 - Anniversary Oden
Release Date: 2017-03-17Kasumi surprises Shizuko with an anniversary outing and dinner. After ordering, he worries that she's disappointed by his unambitious menu selections.
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Episode 12 - A Memory of Hashed Beef and Rice
Release Date: 2017-03-17Looking 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.