Samurai Gourmet

Recent retiree Takeshi rediscovers his passion for food and life by getting in touch with his inner warrior and eating what he truly desires.

Samurai Gourmet (2017) is a Japanese slice of life comedy series created by Masayuki Qusumi and released on Netflix. Naoto Takenaka plays Takeshi Kasumi, a recently retired man who feels adrift until he begins channeling an inner warrior spirit and eating whatever he truly craves. Honami Suzuki plays Shizuko Kasumi, his wife, whose patient amusement anchors the household, while Tetsuji Tamayama appears as the Samurai, the imagined alter ego driving Takeshi's appetite. The engine of the show is simple: each short episode follows Takeshi as he tracks down a dish, a restaurant, or a small indulgence, and the quest to satisfy his cravings becomes a source of comedy and quiet self-discovery. Episodes unfold in a domestic, everyday Tokyo-area rhythm, with meals rendered in lingering detail. The series is a single season of twelve roughly twenty-two-minute episodes, a light and warm mix of deadpan humor and wistful reflection on aging. Its tone is cozy, sardonic, and gently hopeful, suited to viewers who love food-centered television. Fans of Kodoku no Gourmet, Midnight Diner, and Solitary Gourmet will find the same appetite for small pleasures and the same comfort in ordinary meals.

• Kodoku no Gourmetgentle comedy-drama about middle-aged rediscovering pleasure through food, slice of life tone
• Solitary Gourmetfood-centered slice of life with solitary protagonist savoring meals, cozy tone
• Midnight Dinerfood-centered slice of life, episodic meal-focused structure, wistful comfort tone
• The Tripfood-driven episodic travel and appetite comedy, sardonic deadpan tone

Created by

Masayuki Qusumi

Release Date

2017-03-17

Episode runtime

22 min

Rating

8.0 / 10 (49)

What is Samurai Gourmet about?

A recently retired salaryman rediscovers his appetite for food and life by channeling his inner samurai and eating whatever he truly desires.

What is Samurai Gourmet like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Samurai Gourmet as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Samurai Gourmet violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Samurai Gourmet.

Which shows are like Samurai Gourmet?

Shows with a similar feel include Kodoku no Gourmet, Solitary Gourmet, Midnight Diner, and The Trip.

How long is Samurai Gourmet?

Samurai Gourmet: 1 season, 12 episodes.

Is Samurai Gourmet still running?

No, Samurai Gourmet has ended.

Where can I watch Samurai Gourmet?

In United States, Samurai Gourmet streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.