Dinner Blues 晩餐ブルース (a.k.a. Bansan Blues) is a 10-episode Japanese gourmet drama series that premiered on the early hours of January 23, 2025 in Japan. Its sequel Dinner Blues Special 晩餐ブルース Special, a movie-length episode, premiered on March 28, 2026 in Japan.
Reconnecting over homemade meals, three old friends facing challenges in their lives find comfort, connection and a fresh start at the dinner table.
The special episode will continue the story one year later where the three friends are now living in a shared house.
Also the recipes from the episodes are available here. Just a note that the recipes are sponsored by Ajinomoto, so there are MSG used…
Ep 1 – Pork belly curry rice 豚バラブロックのカレーライス
Ep 2 – Pumpkin and zucchini gratin かぼちゃとズッキーニのグラタン
Ep 3 – Spicy Kimchi Hot Pot うま辛キムチ鍋
Ep 4 – Deep-fried chicken thighs 鶏もも肉の唐揚げ
Ep 5 – Ground beef hamburger 牛ひき肉のハンバーグ
Ep 6 – Chicken rice omelet チキンライスのオムライス
Ep 7 – Char Siu Rice Bowl & Pot-au-feu チャーシュー丼＆ポトフ
Ep 8 – Cabbage-filled pan-fried dumplings キャベツの焼き餃子
Ep 9 – Cabbage rolls ロールキャベツ
Ep 10 – Chicken cutlet made with chicken breast 鶏むね肉のチキンカツ
Special 1 – A set of three dishes featuring mentaiko (spicy cod roe) 明太子づくしの三品セット
Special 2 – Tomato stew トマトシチュー
Categorize カテゴライズ (opening theme song) – RETRORIRON レトロリロン
Let’s Talk 話そうぜ (closing theme song) – Aki
Corner Café 
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