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Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting

2025·Show
9Episodes in1Season
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
IMDb7.2

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Strong craft, striking style, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

A 38 years-old single woman Mugimaki Satoko’s life has completely changed after being diagnosed with a "lifelong" illness. She is forced to quit her job and finds an old housing complex with a monthly rent of 50,000 yen. With her landlord living next door and a sketchy cook, Satoko encounters "medicinal cuisine," a way of eating seasonal food to maintain bodily functions. A story that will warm you from the bottom of your stomach, just like a bowl of rice porridge, is about to begin!
Healing JourneySlice of LifeFound FamilyFood-CentricGentle DramaContemporary JapanesePersonal GrowthComforting NarrativeHopeful Outlook

Crew

Directed by:
Ryohei Nakano, Kenji Tanaka, Takashi Uchida
Composed by:
Nobuyuki Nakajima

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting legally?

Prime

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Is Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 9 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

When did Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting air?

It ran from 2025 to 2025 and has ended.

What language is Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting?

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