After forgetting his umbrella during a rainstorm, physicist Amamiya arrives at Master's diner and orders omurice. Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories: Season 2 (Trailer) Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Trailer) Episodes Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories. Detective Noguchi hears about a local diner in Shinjuku that serves Ryu and decides to investigate. Each episode begins with the character known only as "Master" preparing his signature tonjiru and narrating his nightly routine. Akina and Haruna are young, aspiring voice actresses who seek out Master's diner after hearing a rumor online that eating a bowl of kitsune udon will grant you one wish. The Movie Database (TMDb) is a popular, user editable database for movies and TV shows. Misao Kashima is a retired singer who gave up on her career after her husband's death. He finds solace in a chicken rice dish that also holds the key to reconnecting with his birth mother. On her final night in Tokyo, Gen works up the courage to tell Chizuru how he really feels; Chizuru is unsure if she feels the same way. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? (Special Note: This is the first episode of the show that does not feature a character story or a plot. One of the few dishes Master will not prepare is gyōza, which he prefers to specially order from a neighboring restaurant called Anamori Dumplings. Genki and Yuki are aspiring filmmakers who wish to turn their screenplay about a suicidal woman into a feature film. Bento shop employee Shoji has a crush on Ikumi, who comes to the diner for Master's jellied fish broth over rice. He does not speak much or introduce himself as he orders rice and sour plums. When people finish their day and hurry home, my day starts. An anthology of human relationship stories connected by the only open in the wee hours diner the characters frequent. Their favorite food is baked salmon with mushrooms, a fusion dish indicative of their two distinct upbringings: Mrs. Uehara grew up on a frigid coastline village in northern Japan while Mr. Uehara grew up deep in the mountains of central Japan. Saddened, Chieko wishes Master a happy new year and leaves. Hitomi is a beautiful young woman who is unsuccessful in relationships with men her age. Read More. S1, Ep8 21 Oct. 2016 Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. [ALL] Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories - Music? Kei devises a test after eating Master's squid and taro stew to prove to Mamoru he is ready. While the characters are largely transitional, and are mainly seen in their own self-contained episodes, some are often seen in the background as minor characters or cameos in one or two other episodes. This week, Netflix announced that it would be producing a new season of Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories for streaming worldwide. Follow the stories of ordinary individuals with a lot on their plates. Komichi falls in love Kasumi, an extremely confident and intrepid woman who only orders pickled ginger. Kanemoto excitedly brings in his girlfriend Chiaki to taste Master's meat and potato stew. He decides to hire Hana, an escort who frequents Master's diner, as a stress reliever, but is shocked to learn about her true identity. Seita and Saori bicker as to who will inherit the family soba business, but learn to put their differences aside when Master needs help preparing New Years soba for his patrons. Both men, in love with Kikuno, fight over her affection when she suddenly reappears. Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories Season 1 (2016) ( 1 6.2 / 10 28 ) Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories Season 1 : Tại một quán ăn Nhật Bản bình dị, những vị khách quen kết nối với nhau một cách giản đơn nhưng sâu sắc dựa trên tình yêu chung họ dành cho một món ăn đặc biệt. It tells many stories about ordinary people eat in shinya shokudo, which means a restaurant at midnight. Soon after, Marilyn's mother Eri comes to Tokyo and immediately clashes with her daughter over her profession and her new boyfriend, Kimitoshi. TVGuide has every full episode so you can stay-up-to-date and watch your favorite show Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories anytime, anywhere. Decades after her career fails, Okae is forced to care for her deadbeat nephew, who begs for money and is constantly rude to her. This is also the first episode to portray a culture other than Japanese, as many lines of dialogue are spoken in Mandarin and the films shown are historical dramas dealing with Chinese history from the 13th century.). One night, a lost old man enters the diner. Mr. Hoshino is the diabetic insomniac who owns the fresh produce store where Master shops. The show has been a success in Japan, with five seasons produced in 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016, and 2019. (Released as "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Season 2)"). "Netflix's 'Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories' is the Food-Centric Drama of the Year", "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories is the next great show from Netflix Japan", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Midnight_Diner_episodes&oldid=1001812559, Lists of Japanese television series episodes, Short description with empty Wikidata description, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Spring: Komichi wins one million yen after successfully betting on a, This page was last edited on 21 January 2021, at 13:32. Their wildly different lives get in the way of their relationship, ultimately forcing the choice of staying together or splitting up. That's all I have on my menu. Her agent reminds her that she is unlikely to still be a model after 35. The restaurant's opening hours are from 12:00 am to 7:00 am, and is a popular destination for the diverse nightlife of Shinjuku. Master's relationship with Chieko deepens as the pair feed the crowd of regulars gathered at Meshi-ya to greet the new year. Master forgives her after she shows remorse, and treats them to an entire roasted red king crab on Christmas Eve. Gen meets a woman he nicknames "Nori-chan" who turns out to be a figure from Master's past who wronged him. My diner is open from midnight to seven in the morning. And as other customers begin to console one another, a family is born. Do I even have customers? Starting at midnight, the Master serves custom-made dishes with a side of solace to his patrons, who bring both their appetites and a story to tell. Endings: Season 1: Believe in Paradise, by MAGIC PARTY. One year has past, Kiriyama works at the same police station and he is still interested in unsolved cases which belong to the statute of limitations. 22 of 23 people found this review helpful. Set in a little restaurant in an inconspicuous lane of Shanghai, which opens at midnight everyday. Their mutual affection comes to a halt when Yoona's parents disapprove of her relationship and order her to move back to Seoul. A young man named Tanaka is determined to get his start in the pornography business, and convinces famous porn star Erect Oki to help him get his shot in front of the camera. As the clock strikes midnight, Gen and Ryu escort Michiru into the diner; she has brought osechi for everyone. Resolutions are often facilitated by the owner/chef. One day, he falls in love with a widow named Akemi, and forms a strong bond with both her and her young daughter. The other patrons come together to celebrate Christmas with Master in his diner. Suzuki is a struggling novelist who fights with his editor and suffers from writer's block. Specifically looking for the song starting at Season 1 Episode 4 17:50 but I've really enjoyed all the music so far so trying to find a credit list for it. Kasumi enlists the help of Komichi, Mr. Chu, and Detective Noguchi to find what Hoshino's mother is searching for and make peace with her lingering spirit. Get more information about Season 2 on TMDb. Everyone in the diner enjoys Master's soba just as Ryu arrives with Gen. Tsukiko's affair with her TV producer is revealed to the press, sending her career into a downward spiral. Mr. Toyama, the food critic, asks her for help with his sick wife, leading Misao to look back on her life choices. Starting at midnight, the Master serves custom-made dishes with a side of solace to his patrons, who bring both their appetites and a story to tell. However, Komichi, Hachiro, Kanemoto, Marilyn, Kimitoshe, and Mr. Chu all bring their own uncooked soba for him to prepare, much to his annoyance. The show was produced by MBS for its initial three season run from 2009 to 2014 before being acquired by Netflix Japan in 2016. As their friendship blossoms, Marilyn is insulted by a former classmate who recognizes her at Master's diner. Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories estreou na Netflix no final de outubro, mas tomei meu tempo para degustar essa série lentamente, como faço com um bowl de lamen ou um prato de karê. Apr 19, 2018 ... Have seen season 1 & 2 and I just loved it, but it was all way too short. A young Manzai comedian in Tokyo has an electrifying encounter with a senior comedian who is a genius with unique comedy philosophy who drives his determination and inspires his creativity. He frequents Master's diner to eat yakisoba stuffed into hot dog buns thus creating "yakisoba dogs". Episode found on: The following is a list of episodes for the series Midnight Diner, which began airing in Japan on October 9, 2009. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Harumi is put off by this, as Mr. Shimada's position as a radio DJ shines an unwanted spotlight on her personal life and muddled past. He decides to track down his old friend and discovers that he is the coach of a high school baseball team. A 60 year old retired salary-man finds new purpose in exploring the food of his neighborhood. The next day, he goes with Mr. Chu to Marilyn's strip club where she recognizes him as Mr. Umemiya, her old bookkeeping teacher in high school. A woman named Rinko with a very distinct voice comes to the diner and asks for yakisoba with a fried egg on top. This small restaurant opens from 12 in the evening to 7 in the morning. The group toasts to the new year and continues to feast into the night. His most recent artist, Hashimoto, seems to be incapable of creating any significant work and goes into an identity crisis. After all the customers have left, Chieko arrives and helps Master clean up. Midnight Diner – TOKYO Stories is a new Japanese drama series that became available for streaming internationally on Netflix on October 21, 2016. He prefers it over ramen because of its healthier ingredients. Realizing his mistake, Master chases after her but sees no sign of anyone outside. Back in winter, the patrons enjoy Master's New Year's soba. Outside, snow falls on the streets of Shinjuku as Master's voice-over recites his opening narration. At the same time, he plays a small role in Detective Izumi's sting operation to catch a group of scam artists who target women like Nori-chan in need of money. Mr. Umemiya does not seem to remember anything, apart from his desire to find and spend time with Marilyn. Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories Season 2 (2019) ( 1 9.6 / 10 18 ) Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories Season 2 : Phần 2 tiếp tục tại một quán ăn Nhật Bản bình dị, những vị khách quen kết nối với nhau một cách giản đơn nhưng sâu sắc dựa trên tình yêu chung họ dành cho một món ăn đặc biệt. Middle-aged magazine writer Yara stops by Master's diner to enjoy cheese-stuffed chicken cutlets. Was this review helpful to you? Mr. Nakatsuka recognizes this man as his long-lost younger brother Kenta, who he used to challenge to games of Othello for the prize of ham cutlets. View production, box office, & company info, If you love Japanese food, you should be watching this show on Netflix. Several characters are regular customers of the diner and reappear regularly.[4]. Release year: 2016. As Shoji prepares to declare his love for Ikumi, Komichi reveals a dark secret about Ikumi's real line of work. The two get along wonderfully and eat chilled noodles at Master's diner despite it being the middle of winter. Akai is a video game designer who grew up in an orphanage. Does anyone know if there will be a third season? I don't recall Season 4 and 5 (or Tokyo Stories) having a repeated ending song, but I may be wrong since it's been a while since I watched them. Haven't found a show this addicting in a long time. Oren's alcoholism has prevented Takeshi from maturing as a man, something she blames on her son rather than on her own problems. One night, she decides to pursue the company of an older man named Mr. Hashimoto. He asks Chizuru on a date to Master's diner but the other patrons are suspicious of his wealth. Kotani is a former baseball player who now owns a chain of successful cat cafés in Tokyo. Two other patrons recognize her as an ex-idol, a former fame that continues to make Rinko's life difficult as she struggles to become an actress in serious dramas. They eat dinner at Master's diner, consisting of Japanese-style curry ladled over ramen noodles. Are there more Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories titles? Tan Men Takeshi is a middle-aged martial arts instructor who constantly bickers with his elderly, alcoholic mother named Oren. The fourth season (released as Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories) was produced in 2016 by Netflix Japan. His only clue is "chilled noodles". Midnight Diner is a Japanese anthology TV series directed by Joji Matsuoka, based on the manga of the same name by Yarō Abe. 1. The show was produced by MBS for its initial three season run from 2009 to 2014 before being acquired by Netflix Japan in 2016. Yakuza boss Ryu enjoys his evenings eating mini-wieners at Master's diner. Together with his assistance Mizazuki, ... See full summary ». He falls in love with a rising Internet star named Lisa, who hopes to become a successful actress. Use the HTML below. Chu-Chan a regular at the midnight restaurant, meets up with an old school colleague Okae that, in spite of her upper level upbringing, works at a motel to support for a low life nephew. Mr. Chu reunites with Okae, a childhood friend who left their hometown to become an actress. Detective Noguchi disagrees with his new partner Detective Izumi. Drawn to Master's diner by their love of sautéed yam, Mr. and Mrs. Hisamatsu enjoy a night out celebrating 23 years of marriage. It is entirely engaging in a way I cannot describe. Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories, Season 2 Episode 6, is available to watch and stream on Netflix. A stoic book salesman leads a double life as he plays hooky from work to write his sweets blog. Komichi brings as a guest a famous, yet arrogant, food critic named Mr. Toyama. (2016– ). Later that week, Mrs. Hisamatsu seeks out Erect Oki, revealing herself to be his old adult film co-star Fujiko. (Special Note: This is the second episode of the series to feature a region outside Japan as a location for part of the story. Manga editor Uno brings his new manga artists to the diner to try the Master's recipe for cherry tomatoes wrapped in bacon. Watch Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories: Salmon and Mushrooms from Season 2 at TVGuide.com Still reeling from the attack on his "big brother" Ryu, Gen stabs the leader of a rival Yakuza gang and becomes a fugitive. In his journey to attain a glimpse of sweets heaven Kantaro samples various Japanese and Western sweets. Tan Men Mr. Chu pleads with Okae to realize this is not what is best for her, ultimately leading to a nasty confrontation between old friends about their decisions in life. Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. He returns to his diner as the first snow of the year begins to fall. Master attempts to bring Gen comfort, and advises the young Yakuza junior to take responsibility for his actions if he ever hopes to make Ryu proud. One day, he discovers an obituary urn. More than you would expect.[1]. 1. Starting at midnight, the Master serves custom-made dishes with a side of solace to his patrons, who bring both their appetites and a story to tell. With Kaoru Kobayashi, Mansaku Fuwa, Asako Kobayashi, Joe Odagiri. Title: It is one of the famous types of udon. Resolutions are often facilitated by the owner/chef. You can see all upcoming shows on our Upcoming TV Shows (2021-22) page. Ryu Kenzaki is a Yakuza boss who likes pan fried mini-wieners cut into the shape of an octopus. She's just been hired by a local television station to do field reporting, and we are here to watch the launching of her career. Unemployed enka singer Miyuki shares a bowl of dried fish flakes sprinkled over rice with Master in the early mornings. When his company's games fail to meet his standards, he goes to Master's diner and finds solace in a chicken rice dish he often ate as a child. The two spend their evenings off work arguing in Master's diner about the correct way to be a police detective. Master talks to a mysterious patron at his diner, who tells stories involving gruesome murders and ghosts. Everyone is pleased, apart from Marilyn, who despises stuffed cabbage ever since she was a child. After she confides in Miho, a love triangle emerges between the three friends. 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