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Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
2016·2 Seasons·20 Episodes·★ 7.9
Japanese original
In an otherwise mundane diner open from midnight to 7 a.m., there is no menu – but the chef cooks anything his customers want. Each episode is about different a different customer, as they find simple yet profound connections with one another based on their shared love of a particular dish.
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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
2016
Season 2
10 episodes
2019
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