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Title: ????
Title (romaji): Shinya Shokudo
Format: Renzoku
Episodes: 10
Genre: Comedy
Broadcast networks: TBS, MBS
Broadcast period: 2009-Oct-14 start
Air time: Friday 24:29 Theme song: Believe in Paradise by MAGIC PARTY

Synopsis

Set in a small restaurant in the corner of a shopping district. The unusual eatery is only open after midnight, and its standard menu consists of just a single choice. However, the customers still come for the amusing chatter and the proprietor’s willingness to cook any dish that they request. This drama depicts the lives of the restaurant’s patrons, including a yakuza, an unsuccessful actor, a group of office ladies, a newspaper delivery boy, and a stripper. –Tokyograph

Production Credits

Original writing (manga): Shinya Shokudo by Abe Yaro (????)
Screenwriters: Manabe Katsuhiko (????), Mukai Kosuke (????), Oikawa Takuro (????)
Producers: Moriya Takeshi, Tosaka Takuma (????)
Directors: Matsuoka Joji (????), Yamashita Nobuhiro (????), Oikawa Takuro (????)
Narration: Kobayashi Kaoru

After 1 Episode

I came across this drama accidentally on Dramacrazy and was immediately hooked. The premise, direction, song, set design, lighting, camera angles and mix of characters were utterly impressive. The drama is an adaptation of a manga and I bet you the manga is actually more entertaining.

I have not teared so much in one episode for a long time, strong storyline per episode, with very good direction. This drama is a gem, highly recommend it.

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