Chubo no Alice (2024)

Other name: 厨房のありす, ちゅうぼうのありす, Chuubou no Arisu, Alice in Wonderful Kitchen

Description:

Chubo no Alice centers on Yaemori Arisu, an exceptional chef who manages "Alices Kitchen," a small yet popular restaurant. Arisu lives with autism spectrum disorder, which manifests as stubbornness and communication difficulties, but also grants her an extraordinary memory. Her passion for chemistry, inspired by her father, a university chemistry professor, gives her a unique scientific understanding of nutrients and the cooking process. Consequently, her culinary skills are outstanding, consistently delighting every customer.

She runs the bustling establishment with her childhood friend, Mitsumata Kazusa, who handles all customer interactions. Despite the restaurant's success, they are the sole employees. A significant turning point arrives when a young man named Sakae Kosei appears, seeking to work as a live-in part-time employee. His unexpected arrival dramatically alters Yaemori Arisu's life, initiating profound personal changes and new experiences for her.

Episodes: 10

Duration: 60 min.

Producer: NTV

Director: Suzuki Yuma [鈴木勇馬] and Sakuma Noriyoshi [佐久間紀佳]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2024

Genre:BL; Drama; Food; Investigation; Accident; life; Mystery