Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NHK G
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.0/10
Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting
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
Written By
Starring Cast
Yuki Sakurai
Mugimaki Satoko
Mariko Kaga
Miyama Suzu
Hio Miyazawa
Hajiro Tsukasa
Seiji Fukushi
To Keiichiro
Tomoko Tabata
Aoba Otome
Kie Kitano
Sorihashi Riku
Jun Nishiyama
Yatsugashira Hitoshi
Shiori Doi
Koma Natsuki
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 2025-05-26
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
9 Episodes • Aired 2025-04-01
No season overview provided for this season.