Drama Digest
Tokyo Seimenjo/ トーキョー製麺所/ Tokyo Noodle Factory is a Japanese drama series that came out on the screens from the 7th of September, 2021, to the 12th of October, 2021. It aired on the original networks of MBS and TBS. The plot revolves around a group of people engaged in the food service industry, where each day entails its own dramas and mishappenings.
The Feel-Good Part
Spread over six episodes with each sequence of twenty-four minutes, Tokyo Seimenjo offers the best situational comedy. In this miniseries, fans, beyond being delighted, learn the art of friendships in a co-working space. It sheds light on the plight service people face with the ongoing customers. Besides the drama in Tokyo Seimenjo, another visually pleasing point to look forward to is the making of mouth-watering dishes.
The Disappointing Factor
One of the shortcomings of Tokyo Seimenjo is the lack of more episodes to show different sides of the characters. Fans have even expressed their concerns regarding the shortage of running time.
In-Depth Analysis
Written for the screen by Shimo Ayumi, the drama begins with the departure of the head manager. Since the person in charge is on maternity leave, the employees at the restaurant find themselves with a challenge to maintain. To cope with the goodwill and instant service, we get a glimpse behind the scenes of the eatery. Adding to this, a new manager gets recruited to Tokyo Seimenjo, who has experience in hotel management instead of food management.
Star Power
The casting directors did their jobs to perfection for a comedy show to be as hit as another television series. The line-up involves Yoshino Hokuto as Akamatsu Kotaro, Yanagi Shuntaro as Aoi Haruto, Okuno So as Midorikawa Yoshi, Akita Shiori as Momota Rin, Enoue Keiko as Kimoto Setsuko, Takatsuki Sara as Kuroishi Sae, Yamanaka Takashi as Kakei Kazuto, Okamoto Natsumi, Okuyama Kazusa as Kamamoto Tamako, Zin as Yutaka, Ikeda Yuto as Kimoto Sho, Mito Natsume as Yoshinari Noriko, Yokosawa Natsuko, and Omi Toshinori.
Overall Opinion
Since the drama series runs over six episodes, it becomes a perfect binge for a sluggish weekend. The aesthetic presentation of dishes will be the solution to all your eyesores.
