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Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop

2001·Show
11Episodes in1Season

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Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

This story is about four men who work in a confectionary. Tachibana Keiichiro (Shiina Kippei) is the owner; Ono Yusuke (Fujiki Naohito) is the superb baker that has a mysterious and mesmerizing aura; Kobayakawa Chikage (Abe Hiroshi) is the waiter and close bodyguard of Tachibana; and last but not least is Kanda Eiji (Takizawa Hideaki), the ex-boxer who loves cake so much that he becomes a waiter at 'Antique'. This is a refreshing, yet heartfelt comedy about the 4 very unique personalities that work until the wee hours of the night at the small confectionary. The series follows the romance, family life, and most importantly friendship that these 4 men from different generations experience. This is a confectionary with a "flavor" not like most. Located in the middle of an ordinary residential area, "Antique" stays open until 2 a.m. Every single thing in the shop is antique, in fact even the sherry glasses that water comes in look like they would cost 50,000 yen. On top of this, all the sweets that are sold are unbelievably delicious. The thing that is most peculiar about "Antique" though is that all 4 of the men that work here are very handsome, and each has an interesting past. Those that frequent the store also have a story to tell. Edited Excerpt from JDorama.com
Charming Slice-of-LifeCharacter-Driven Comedy-DramaFound Family ThemesHandsome CastSweet & HeartfeltQuirky WorkplaceMystery ElementsEmotional BondsDelicious Desserts

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 11 episodes of about 49 minutes each.

When did Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop air?

It ran from 2001 to 2001 and has ended.

What language is Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.