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Kitchen Knife and Green Chili Pepper
2023·2 Seasons·20 Episodes·★ 7.4
Japanese original
In Kyoto, soon after the war, Ichika strives to save her family's long established ryoten restaurant from financial crisis. In order to do so, she marries Yamaguchi Amane, who is 15 years younger, in a marriage of convenience.
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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
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Seasons
Season 1
10 episodes
2023
Season 2
10 episodes
2026
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