Solitary Gourmet (2012)
A quietly captivating Japanese drama series in which a lone salesman traverses the country, discovering the soul of Japan one meal at a time.
Solitary Gourmet - Series Information
- Original Title: 孤独のグルメ
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2024
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 11
- Number of Episodes: 132
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 4, 2012 (South Korea - 12)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: 고독한 미식가 연말 SP 교토, 나고야 출장편 (KR), 孤独のグルメ全話イッキ見！ (JP), The Solitary Gourmet (US), 孤独的美食家 (CN), 美食不孤單 (TW)
- Production Companies: TV Tokyo, Kyodo Television
- Production Countries: Japan
Solitary Gourmet - Plot
Centered around typical Japanese food, a solitary salesman travelling through the country for business purposes, eats at its various establishments and experiences the various delicacies of Japanese cuisine.
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Solitary Gourmet - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Masayuki Kusumi
- Yutaka Matsushige
- Tomoki Uekusa
- Maki Meguro
- Park Jung-ah
- Sung Si-kyung
- Akane Sakanoue
- Makita Sports
- Mio Yuki
- Matsumi Fuku
Writers
- Masayuki Kusumi
- Yoshihiro Taguchi
- Katsui Itazaka
Solitary Gourmet - FAQs
Is Solitary Gourmet based on a manga?
Yes, Solitary Gourmet is based on a manga by Masayuki Kusumi with illustrations by Jiro Taniguchi, originally serialized in Weekly SPA! magazine starting in 1994. The live-action TV adaptation premiered on TV Tokyo in January 2012 and has since run for 11 seasons.
Where can I watch Solitary Gourmet online?
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How many seasons does Solitary Gourmet have?
Solitary Gourmet has 11 main seasons, each containing 12 episodes, plus a Specials season with 25 additional episodes. The series premiered in January 2012 on TV Tokyo and continues to air, with Season 11 being the most recent main season.
Who plays the main character in Solitary Gourmet?
Yutaka Matsushige plays the lead role of Goro Inogashira, a solitary import goods trader who travels across Japan for work and indulges in local meals alone. Masayuki Kusumi, the original manga author, also appears in the series as himself.
Is Solitary Gourmet still ongoing or has it ended?
Solitary Gourmet is currently listed as a returning series and remains in production. With 11 seasons aired between 2012 and 2024 on TV Tokyo, the show has demonstrated remarkable longevity and continues to attract a dedicated audience in Japan and internationally.
What is Solitary Gourmet about?
Solitary Gourmet follows Goro Inogashira, a self-employed import goods trader who travels across Japan on business. Between client meetings, he discovers local restaurants and savors authentic Japanese cuisine alone, turning each meal into a quiet, meditative personal ritual.
What language is Solitary Gourmet in?
Solitary Gourmet is produced entirely in Japanese and originates from Japan. The original title is 孤独のグルメ (Kodoku no Gurume). The series has been released under alternative titles in several regions, including The Solitary Gourmet in the US and 孤独的美食家 in China.
When did Solitary Gourmet first air?
Solitary Gourmet first aired on January 4, 2012, on TV Tokyo in Japan. The series was produced by TV Tokyo and Kyodo Television and quickly gained a loyal following for its calm, food-focused format and the understated performance of lead actor Yutaka Matsushige.
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