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Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting Full Poster - Streaming Details

Quick Info

Status: Ended

Network: NHK G

Type: Miniseries

Rating: 7.0/10

Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting

TV SERIES 2025 1 SEASON

Overview

A 38 years-old single woman Mugimaki Satoko’s life has completely changed after being diagnosed with a "lifelong" illness. She is forced to quit her job and finds an old housing complex with a monthly rent of 50,000 yen. With her landlord living next door and a sketchy cook, Satoko encounters "medicinal cuisine," a way of eating seasonal food to maintain bodily functions. A story that will warm you from the bottom of your stomach, just like a bowl of rice porridge, is about to begin!

This production, originally released in 2025, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Drama.
  • • Produced in Japan.
  • • Original Language: Japanese.

Directed By

Ryohei Nakano, Tanaka Kenji, Takashi Uchida

Written By

Ryoko Kuwahara, Saeki Nejime

Starring Cast

Seasons

Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting - Specials Episode Guide

Specials

1 Episodes • Aired 2025-05-26

No season overview provided for this season.

Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

9 Episodes • Aired 2025-04-01

No season overview provided for this season.

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