Atsuko Maeda, Riko Narumi, & Akihisa Shiono are cast in TV Tokyo live-action drama series “Kashi Mashi Meshi.” The foodie themed drama series is based on manga series “Kashi Mashi Meshii” by Mari Okazaki. The three leads will play former classmates feom an art university, who begin to regularly meet again over meals. The suicide of a former classmate brought them together.
“Kashi Mashi Meshi” first airs April 10, 2023 in Japan.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: A man killed himself. Due to his death, three of his former classmates from art school, reunite for the first time in a long while. These three people have connections to the man in different ways, including his ex-girlfriend, the manager of a rugby club where the man played, and his ex-boyfriend. While struggling with their own lives, these three people begin to meet and have meals together.
Chiharu Oda (Atsuko Maeda) worked as a designer for a company she has long coveted to work for, but, due to bullying by her boss, she quit her job. She finds pleasure in cooking and serving her food to other people. When she is alone, she often eats food from the convenience store.
Seiko Nakamura (Riko Narumi) works in the PR department for a cosmetics company. Being influence by her family, she has grown up with the idea that marriage is mandatory and not optional. She now has a strong desire to marry, but her fiancé, who works in the same department, suddenly breaks off their engagement.
Eiji Amagai (Akihisa Shiono) worked as a designer for an advertising agency, but he was suddenly transferred to the sales department. He doesn’t know what he wants to do anymore. He is a gay man, but he hasn’t revealed his sexual orientation to his parents.
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