Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop

2001Show1 season11 episodes

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A hopeful, romantic drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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

Feels like

  • Charming Slice-of-Life
  • Character-Driven Comedy-Drama
  • Found Family Themes
  • Handsome Cast
  • Sweet & Heartfelt
  • Quirky Workplace
  • Mystery Elements
  • Emotional Bonds
  • Delicious Desserts

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Written by
Yoshikazu Okada
Produced by
Ichiro Takai

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Facts

October 8, 2001 · December 17, 2001 · Ended

First aired
October 8, 2001
Last aired
December 17, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop?"

Questions about Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop?

9 h

About 9 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 49 minutes each, aired from 2001 to 2001.

Will Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Antique: Western Antique Cake Shop in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.