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Samurai Gourmet

2017Show1 season12 episodes

Comedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes–98%
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes–98%

Summary

Recent retiree Takeshi rediscovers his passion for food and life by getting in touch with his inner warrior and eating what he truly desires.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Samurai Gourmet episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Mid-Day Beer at a Restaurant, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 The Demoness's Ramen, 6.7
  3. S1 E3 Mackerel in the Morning, 8.3
  4. S1 E4 Yakiniku Her Way, 8.1
  5. S1 E5 Bento Lunch on Set, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 Lunch at an Old-Fashioned Café, 7.7
  7. S1 E7 Umbrellas at the Dinner Counter, 8.3
  8. S1 E8 Pasta the Samurai Way, 7.6
  9. S1 E9 Croquettes of the Heart, 7.7
  10. S1 E10 The White-Haired Knight, 8.1
  11. S1 E11 Anniversary Oden, 7.8
  12. S1 E12 A Memory of Hashed Beef and Rice, 8.1

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michihito Fujii, Mamoru Hoshi, Tadaaki Hôrai

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Facts

March 17, 2017 · March 17, 2017 · Ended

First aired
March 17, 2017
Last aired
March 17, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

The Quiet One, Stereotypes of Chinese People, Imagine Spotting +9

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Samurai Gourmet?"

Questions about Samurai Gourmet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Samurai Gourmet?

Netflix

In the United States, Samurai Gourmet streams on Netflix. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is Samurai Gourmet worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8).

Is Samurai Gourmet okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Samurai Gourmet?

4 h

About 4 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2017.

Will Samurai Gourmet make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Samurai Gourmet?

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 Samurai Gourmet in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.