Kashimashi Meshi (2023)

Other name: かしましめし, Kashi Mashi Meshi

Description:

A man's tragic suicide forces the reunion of three former art school classmates who haven't seen each other in years. They include his ex-girlfriend, the manager of a rugby club where he played, and his ex-boyfriend. Each is grappling with significant personal struggles: one quit a coveted design job due to relentless bullying, another faces a suddenly broken engagement amidst family pressure to marry, and the third is reeling from an unwanted career transfer while secretly navigating his identity. Overwhelmed by their own lives and the weight of their friend's death, these three individuals begin an unusual ritual. They meet regularly, sharing home-cooked meals that evolve from simple gatherings into a powerful source of comfort and connection. Through these shared culinary experiences, they confront their grief, support one another through their private battles, and slowly find a path toward healing and renewed purpose.

Producer: TV Tokyo

Director: Matsumoto Kana [松本佳奈] and Fukuda Momoko [福田桃子]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:BL; Drama; Food; life; Manga; Miniseries