Drama Digest
Based on a popular food manga series, Kodoku no Gourmet by Masayuki Qusumi and Jiro Taniguchi, this show follows Inogashira Goro around as he tries out old and new restaurants tasting delicious food. The viewers get to feast their eyes on the stunning gourmet food items Goro orders, literally and metaphorically.
The Feel-Good Part
This show is perfect for watching when you are eating. What is better than excellent visuals of delicious food as you eat your mediocre dinner in the middle of a busy day? The impatience and anticipation Goro feels towards eating his meal while stuck at his mundane and torturous workplace are highly relatable. The segment where we get to the actual restaurant and the chef is fascinating. The music does not interfere with the presentation of the episode.
The Disappointing Factor
Honestly, this show barely has any flaws. It is a simple show that delivers what the viewers want: the enjoyable experience of watching delicious food and its consumption. The production value could be slightly higher, but other than that, it is absolute perfection.
In-Depth Analysis
This simple show is pure goodness. The viewers get to see lip-smacking food and Goro enjoys and appreciates the food as much as we want to. The background information regarding the businesses and the other characters never distract us. The show masterfully portrays how one can lose all sense of self while hungry. Goro’s expressions while enjoying the food gives us satisfaction, and it leaves the viewer feeling desirous of going to Japan and trying out all the places the show is filmed in. The show also emphasizes not wasting food, which is incredibly important.
Star Power
Yutaka Matsushige is indiscernible from his character, Goro. It is tricky to tell if he is playing a part or if the actions are staged.
Overall Opinion
Watch this show when you are eating, and give yourself the feeling of eating gourmet food, even when it’s just cup noodles and cheap soda.
