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TOHO LTD

TOHO LTD

TOHO LTD

TOHO LTD

TV TOKYO

IN COMMEMORATION OF TV TOKYO'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

Excuse the intrusion at your feet.

Please excuse me.

Excuse me for taking up space here.

Thank you for waiting. Here's today's menu.

Oh, beef.

Beef stew.

Ah, beef stew please.

Beef stew.

Thank you for waiting. Here's today's menu.

Beef.

Beef stew.

It's meal time.

Thank you for waiting.

I wonder what meals they're serving.

Thank you for waiting. What would you prefer?

Beef stew.

Beef stew, got it.

Beef!

What kind of beef dish?

Thank you for waiting, ma'am. Here we have beef and yakitori.

Sorry for the wait, here is today's menu.

So choose between these two...

Beef stew, s'il vous plaît.

Yakitori please.

Certainly, ma'am.

What will you be having, sir?

Can I have more time please?

Of course.

Beef stew with demi-glace sauce is so enticing.

The yakitori with sauce is also hard to resist.

I'm so torn.

Have you decided, sir?

Beef stew, please.

Beef stew, right?

Sorry sir, but we ran out of beef stew here so I'll be right back.

Is everyone having beef stew except the lady next to me?

How is that even possible?

Attention, our dear passengers...

We are currently in the middle of meal service...

...but we are expecting some turbulence.

Service will be suspended for a while at the captain's order.

What about my meal?

Service will resume once the shaking subsides.

Seriously?

We ask for your kind understanding.

I'll meditate and get through it.

Sorry, sorry.

I dozed off.

No way!

Are you awake? If you have any requests, feel free to call on your cabin attendants.

You mean I missed two meals!?

You sleep very well.

Ah, excuse me!

Yes, may I help you?

Uh, my meal...

I uh, missed two meals. I'd like the beef, please!

Very well, sir. Kindly wait please.

Attention, please.

Please fasten your seatbelts.

We expect some turbulence until landing.

My apologies, sir.

We are currently preparing for landing, so we will be unable to serve you a meal.

If you'd like, please have these instead.

Thank you.

I love this but...

Digging in.

It won't satisfy two meals' worth of hunger.

I think... it's this way.

There's still some time until my appointment.

But even so...

I am...

...hungry!

Okay!

Let's look for some place to eat.

Alright, what should I eat?

Where does this cityscape beckon me?

Fail here and it'll haunt me for a year.

I absolutely can't afford to slip up.

Classic French resto or a pub bistro?

Hmm... Let's move forward for now.

What's the right meal in Paris?

Hmm~...

A butchershop...

What's this one...

Huh? Saba (mackerel)?

Oh... Ça va!

Ça va.

My hunger grows as I see the ingredients on display.

This street is a thorny path for the hungry man.

If you start fretting in a foreign land, there's no end to it.

Let's settle this quickly.

What about this resto?

Nah, don't think so.

I guess a classic French restaurant is the way to go.

What is that?

Oh, it's a diner!

Roll cabbage spotted.

Isn't that nice.

I felt a rumble in my stomach.

The storefront looks nice, too.

Alright!

Bonjour, monsieur.

Welcome.

Please take a seat.

Merci.

Merci.

Here is our menu.

Where are you from? Which country?

Japan.

Japan? I see. Please take your time.

Merci.

"Le Bouclard".

Let's see, what dishes do they have...

Onion soup...

I want to try this one.

This is our famous Boeuf Bourguignon.

It is excellent.

Beef! Très bien!

The Beef I missed out on the plane.

Can I order?

Oui, très bien.

Onion Soup, s'il vous plait.

Oui.

And the Beef, s'il vous plait.

Boeuf Bourguignon, very well, excellent choice.

Merci beaucoup.

Merci.

Subject: Confirmation of Arrival Inogashira-sama, this is Chiaki. Good day. Did you arrive safely?

"I arrived in Paris as scheduled.

I'm currently at a restaurant called 'Le Bouclard'."

...And send!

Here is the Soupe à L'oignon.

Merci.

I humbly receive.

Hot!

But it tastes wonderful.

The onion is amazingly sweet.

The umami just keeps coming.

What an incredible soup!

The onion's sweetness, and saltiness of the cheese are just the perfect combination.

It's scalding hot...

But I can't stop my spoon.

I can't cut the cheese...

It's okay... right?

Soup has no borders.

Right now...

I want to share this all over the world.

C'est bon.

Merci, I'll just take these away.

Beef...

I finally got a hold of you.

You bovine delight... Just when I thought I finally caught you...

You're fleeing into my stomach in the blink of an eye.

This is the ultimate French classic.

It's insanely good.

I'm starting to crave rice.

If there's no rice...

Just do it this way!

This is my French bread revolution!

Advancing from soup to meat...

I've accomplished a French coup d'état.

I might just be...

...Napoleon right now.

The Onion Soup, and the Beef are both absolutely divine.

I'm so thrilled.

I've found a restaurant in Paris I want to visit again and again.

Thank you for--

Hang on...

Bonjour, monsieur!

Bonjour, Chiaki. Long time, no see.

Oui.

Welcome to Le Bouclard.

No, I didn't come here for lunch.

Are you Inogashira-san?

Yes.

Nice to meet you, my name is Matsuo Chiaki.

Pleased to meet you too. I'm Inogashira.

I'll go in...

It's okay, no need.

Thank you for the meal!

Merci, the check, s'il vous plait!

Bien, monsieur, I'll bring it right away.

Did you know that restaurant you just visited?

No. Seeing the old gentleman by the window eating so heartily...

...I couldn't resist and ended up going in.

That old gentleman is the owner of that place.

Is that so?

Yes.

I love their onion soup, you see.

I often go there after work to eat it.

It was indeed wonderful!

Authentic Parisian onion soup is really something else.

I agree.

But the way it's made, the appearance, and the taste all vary depending on the restaurant, you know.

Really? Then I chose a good one.

Yes, you did.

Please.

Bounjour.

Oh bonjour.

You're not going to work today?

No, I took a day off because we have a guest today.

Enchanté.

Bonjour.

Well, have a good day then.

Merci. You too.

Au revoir.

Sorry, it's a bit narrow...

But if you could just...

Wait a moment...

Try to squeeze it in...

Sorry.

Hang on... Okay.

Please come in.

Pardon my intrusion.

Aren't you tired after the long flight?

No, it's okay, I was able to sleep soundly.

Is that so.

I lived with Sayuki in Paris...

...a long time ago.

That photo was from her last trip back to Japan.

Before Mom passed away, she said to me...

That if there's anything I need help with in Japan...

I should ask Inogashira Goro for help.

She was sure you could help me.

She said that?

Yes.

I'm honored to be relied on.

I'll show you to my grandfather's room right away.

Grandpa, Inogashira Goro-san has come to visit.

Nice to meet you, I'm Inogashira.

I've brought the painting you requested.

This is it.

This is how it looked like.

Did you live around here?

Yes.

I lived here.

Photographs may be records of one's memories...

But paintings transform them into recollections (evoke emotional memories).

Please.

Oh, thank you.

Inogashira-san.

I wonder if I should say this...

Yes?

Since you're here anyway, I thought I'd ask...

...to please do one more thing for me?

What's that, sir?

When I was small...

My mother often used to make this soup for me.

Okay...?

I want to drink that again.

It's called Itchan Soup.

"Itchan Soup"?

Yes.

It's a soup-like dish adapted from a local dish from his hometown, the Goto Islands.

The soup stock she used was really~ good.

It has a mild flavor...

But you can really taste the flavors of the meat, fish, and vegetables.

That soup stock...

...is supposed to be an exquisite blend of seafood and mountain produce.

I've looked online, but I can't find anything...

I guess it just doesn't work with the ingredients here.

I've...

...already given up on returning to Japan.

However...

I really want...

...to drink that Itchan Soup one more time.

Could you make it for me?

Oh but... I'm not an expert on cooking and I feel like it's too tough for me...

Grandpa, you can't just suddenly ask him to do something like that.

You don't want to trouble Inogashira-san, do you?

I don't mind if you can just find the ingredients.

If we have them...

I'm sure Chiaki here can cook it somehow.

Even if I accept the task, how can I go about it?

I'll have to go to the Goto Islands for that...

Would you go?

I'll see what I can do...

Are you sure? Really?

Y-Yes...

Thank goodness.

I couldn't have done it alone.

But if it's impossible for you, please tell me.

Okay.

Well, about that soup, could you please tell me more in detail?

Oh, right...

♪ Hunger and I

♪ Hunger and I

♪ Hunger and I

♪ Make a promise

♪ Hunger and I

♪ On a hungry night

♪ Hunger and I

♪ Pinkie swore

♪ Hunger and I

♪ Are laughing today

♪ Hunger and I

WABI-SABI SUBS PRESENTS

KODOKU NO GURUME

WABI-SABI SUBS PRESENTS

KODOKU NO GURUME

WABI-SABI SUBS PRESENTS

KODOKU NO GURUME

♪ Would sometimes cry

THE MOVIE

THE MOVIE

THE MOVIE

♪ Hunger and I

Goto

Goto Islands,

Goto Islands, Nagasaki

Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture

♪ Where shall we go?

♪ Hunger and I

♪ Wherever it takes me

♪ I am hungry

♪ I am hungry

Tangible Cultural Heritage DOZAKI CHURCH

So this is Matsuo-san's hometown.

SUBTITLES BY

WABI-SABI SUBS

It's a nice place.

WABI-SABI SUBS

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To summarize, there are four ingredients used in the soup stock.

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Seafood consists of some kind of seaweed and some kind of fish.

Mountain produce is most likely shiitake mushrooms.

The other one is probably pork bones.

Oh, Takiyama. Did you find anything?

Nope, nada.

I've already called and asked all my acquaintances in Kyushu...

But none of them ever heard of Itchan Soup.

I see.

For now, I'm on my way to the town hall where you made an appointment for me.

Well, I hope you can find something.

I'll keep probing around over here too.

Okay, thanks. Bye.

Yeah, oh, hey!

I heard there's a coming typhoo-

Huh?

Itchan Soup?

I've never heard of it.

Oh, is that so?

This is the person who came here looking for some ingredients.

Have you heard of Itchan Soup?

No, I haven't.

Since he says it's a local cuisine...

Could it be "Kibina no Iriyaki"?

Is "Kibina no Iriyaki" a soup dish?

Yes, it's a hotpot dish of kibina (silver-stripe round herring) and vegetables.

Then, the fish used in Itchan Soup stock is kibina?

Nah, I don't think so.

If you grew up here, you can't possibly not know what kibina-flavored stock is, can you?

Since kibina is fairly common here.

Yeah, you're right.

Oh, maybe Tae-san would know.

Oh Tae-san!

Who is Tae-san?

She's the proprietress of a fish shop and she's quite familiar with the island's history.

Could you tell me where that fish shop is?

Oh sure, no problem.

I hope to find an important clue.

But I forgot something even more important.

I am...

...hungry!

Okay, let's look for a place to eat.

I'd like to have something unique to Goto.

Hmm, this way.

Oh! That curtain sign...

Shokudo MIKANYA

"Mikanya"... What a cute name.

Let's go with this one.

Welcome!

Here's some water.

Let's see now...

Oh, quite a selection they have here.

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Oh! Champon.

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If you're looking for a Nagasaki dish, this is it.

There's also Sara Udon.

They don't have Kibina no Iriyaki.

If so, then...

Excuse me.

Yes?

Champon please.

Champon, sure.

Thank you for the meal! I'll leave my payment here!

Thank you! Please come again!

The islands are fairly close to each another...

Thank you for waiting.

This is Champon.

Champon

I humbly receive.

It's been a while since I had champon noodles.

So good.

The rich ingredients and noodles blend together in my mouth to create a perfect champon.

So fun.

It's different from the champon soup I know.

A light soup that gently locks in the sweetness of the vegetables.

There's chikuwa and kamaboko.

Are these seafood delicacies from Goto?

I'll leave the money here.

Thanks so much!

Thanks for the meal.

Come again!

Excuse me.

Yes.

This soup is very tasty, ma'am.

Oh, thank you.

What did you use for the soup stock?

Kelp and dried sardines from Nagasaki Prefecture.

Broth from our local chicken, and...

We have been adding a sauce that's been simmered with pork for many years.

Sauce from simmered pork?

Yes.

Thank you so much.

Made with local ingredients...

...this is obviously a beloved dish.

Even those who have left this island...

...will never forget the taste of this soup.

I feel like I'm getting step by step closer to Itchan Soup.

With just a bowlful, the stomach's full. That's extreme satisfaction.

Thank you for the meal.

Tanaka Fisheries

Hello~.

Why, hello! Where are you headed to?

Could it be what you're looking for is "shirunko"?

What did you use for the soup stock of that "shirunko"?

Dried eso.

Eso?

What is eso?

Lizardfish which is a deep sea fish that's plenty around here.

Besides that dried eso...

What else did you use to make the stock?

Yeah well... People here usually use pork bones.

Pork bones?

But we haven't cooked it in a long time.

We don't make it either anymore.

Excuse me, can I buy that eso around here?

There's none around here.

But if you go to Fukue Island, there are dried food sellers there.

Dried food sellers on Fukue Island?

I see, you don't sell it?

I understand. Thanks.

Oh, hello?

I have something I'd like to ask, but is now a convenient time?

Do you sell dried eso?

You do!? I see.

Sorry but until what time are you open today?

Until 6 o'clock?

By the way, what time are you open tomorrow?

You're closed tomorrow and the day after tomorrow?

Okay. I'll be there today.

Yes, thank you very much.

Alright, see you.

6 o'clock, I can make it.

Eso and pork bones.

I never thought I'd be able to identify two ingredients this quickly.

Let's keep it up!

E-Excuse me! Excuse me!

Has the 4 PM ferry left already?

The last boat today already left at 3:30.

There hasn't been a 4 PM ferry for years now.

What!?

I have to get to Fukue Island by 6 PM.

I've booked an inn there.

Is there any way to get there other than by ferry?

Fukue is just around the corner, right?

Well, even if it is...

There's no sea taxi service today.

The wind is getting stronger, and a forecast has been issued, you know.

Hey!

Excuse me!

Excuse me~!

Anybody in?

I'm borrowing this!

It'll be okay. It's easy-peasy if I just paddle like this.

I'll return it tomorrow~!

So far, so good.

What a pleasant feeling.

Is it raining?

How strange.

Isn't the island getting farther away?

Should I go back?

This isn't good.

Dear Customers, Due to the approaching typhoon, we will be closed at 3PM today. ~Management

Dear Customers, Due to the approaching typhoon, we will be closed at 3PM today. ~Management

Dear Customers, Due to the approaching typhoon, we will be closed at 3PM today. ~Management

Dear Customers, Due to the approaching typhoon, we will be closed at 3PM today. ~Management

Dear Customers, Due to the approaching typhoon, we will be closed at 3PM today. ~Management

Dear Customers, Due to the approaching typhoon, we will be closed at 3PM today. ~Management

Dear Customers, Due to the approaching typhoon, we will be closed at 3PM today. ~Management

HEY!

He~y!

Help!

Hey!

Thank goodness... I'm alive.

Phone's dead. It's no use.

Anyway, where am I?

What island is this?

Oh dear... what should I do?

I am...

...hungry!

I'll just wander around for now.

I've walked quite a bit but...

Oh~, I found something!

There are shellfish here!

Wait, while we're at it...

We got some mountain delicacies.

All that's left is water.

Luckily, there's a river.

Now, we can make hotpot.

Oh, right!

The one I got on the plane.

Let's make it into a seafood, mushroom, and natto hotpot.

Seafood-Mushroom-Natto Hotpot

Goro's Survival Hotpot is complete.

I'm digging in.

Seems okay.

Or rather, it's really good.

Oh, it's got a great broth.

The mushrooms are tasty too.

And the fermented natto is playing its part too.

For a quick, improvised hotpot, it turned out great.

I'm back to life.

Soup is the great water of life.

Thank you for this meal.

It was only a dream.

No, it wasn't a dream.

Hello!

Excuse me!

Hello, is anybody out there!?

Hello, please let me out!

Hang on!

Wasn't that Korean...?

No, wait. It's good if it's Korean...

Let me out! Let me out of here!

Annyeonghaseyo! Annyeonghaseyo!

Okay, okay. Annyeonghaseyo!

Just wait a moment!

Why am I here?

Right, I went loopy after eating the hotpot.

Maybe someone took me away after that.

Hmm, what should I do?

How do I call for help?

My phone's useless.

An American soldier? But why?

Nice to meet you.

Oh shit!

Help me!

You are Inogashira-san, right?

How do you know my name?

To verify who you are, we checked your bag, and found your passport.

Why am I here?

You were lying down on the beach.

It was this Haeyoung-san who found you.

And he carried you here.

It's okay, you can leave us. We'll call you if we need you.

Why did you come to this island?

Well...

Last night, I had to cross from Naru Island in Goto, Nagasaki Prefecture, to Fukue Island.

The last ferry had already departed, so I had no choice but to cross by stand-up paddleboard.

Then the weather suddenly changed.

I was swept away by a strong wave, and thrown into the sea.

And when I came to...

I was lying on the beach.

Oh, and then, I suddenly got hungry...

So I picked some shellfish and mushrooms and made a hotpot...

What is it?

Apparently, he got washed up here, riding a stand-up paddleboard.

Really?

In that suit?

By the way, Inogashira-san...

You landed here illegally.

What? What do you mean?

This is a Korean island called Nampun Island.

Nampun Island?

Yes.

You have to go to mainland Korea and go through immigration.

How do I get to mainland Korea?

The only way is by island boat.

Is there a boat tomorrow?

The waves will be high tomorrow so there probably won't be any rides.

It seems that there won't be any service tomorrow.

Oh, is that so.

Is there any accommodation on this island?

There's nothing here except for this food research facility.

There are no hotels or accommodations.

Oh, I see.

It's getting late.

And you must be tired.

So for now, please rest in the room you were staying in.

Oh, thank you.

Then.

Oh, Inogashira-san.

Please refrain from going out tonight without letting us know.

The people around might get startled since they don't know you're here.

I understand.

Then, excuse me.

Food research facility?

What's your name?

Daniel.

Daniel.

My name is Inogashira. Nice to--

I was told yesterday not to go out without permission but...

Annyeonghaseyo.

Annyeonghaseyo.

Is it kenchanayo (okay) if I go out for a walk?

I want to go walking.

Okay?

Okay. Kenchanayo. Just follow me.

Annyeonghaseyo.

Inogashira-san!

Thank you for yesterday.

It's slippery there, be careful!

Are you okay?

Kenchanayo?

Kenchanayo, kenchanayo.

I'm fine. Kenchanayo.

I'm okay.

Sisters!

I got some perilla leaves. I'll make them into kimchi.

Sounds good.

Are these grown without pesticides?

Yes, it's completely natural farming.

That's why we leave all the weeds as they are.

If we pulled them all out, the soil would become barren.

Our okra is delicious.

It's okra, it's tasty.

Can this be eaten raw?

Of course.

It's true. It's delicious.

Masisseoyo (delicious).

Masisseoyo!

Um, can I have your name?

Of course.

It's Shiho.

Shiho-san, is there no one else aside from the people in the facility who live on this island?

No one. This was originally a deserted island.

We're the only ones living here right now.

Actually...

This is an island of women who've grown tired of men.

What?

Then what about Daniel?

He's the boatman, and acts as a liaison between the island and the mainland.

And he also provides security in case of emergencies like yesterday.

Now that I think about it, you said yesterday that it was a food research facility, right?

Yes.

We do food cultivation and variety development.

And also cooking research.

Cooking research...

Here, have some.

Thank you.

Are you in the Goto Islands for work?

Sounds like work, but maybe not.

What does that mean?

An old man from Goto who now lives in France...

...asked me if he could have a bowl of the soup his mother made for him when he was a child.

Soup?

It's called Itchan Soup.

Itchan Soup?

Are you on a journey in search of soup?

So, did you find it?

No, I got lost while searching for it...

That's right...

But it sounds like it would be interesting.

I used to run a ramen shop in Tokyo.

And made some elaborate soups.

Oh, is that so?

Yes.

The ingredients for the soup stock are...

...two kinds of seafood and two mountain produce.

I've found one of each...

But I still need some seaweed and mountain produce?

What kind of mountain produce?

Well, it sounds like shiitake mushrooms but...

Oh, shiitake...

Wow, that's a great view.

Can you harvest seafood as well?

We can harvest anything we want. We sell it outside the island.

Our vegetables and seafood are known for being cheap and delicious.

Really~!

I don't know if this will be helpful for your soup-searching journey...

But for dinner tonight, we'll be serving dishes made with island ingredients.

Well, I'm looking forward to it.

Everyone's really looking forward to their first guest enjoying it.

Is that so?

It smells amazing.

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

It easily exceeded my expectations.

It's a downright feast!

Okra-Tomato-Seafood With Vinegar & Gochujang Sauce

Korean Pumpkin Stir-Fry

Chicken Bossam

Rice Vegetable Soup

Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Grilled with Yangnyeom Sauce

Chicken Bossam

Huh?

I'm being watched like a hawk.

Feel free to roll it however you like.

Oh, okay.

I humbly receive.

I'll first go like this...

The steamed chicken is incredibly scrumptious!

How about with green chili peppers?

The peppers are mildly spicy...

Friendly Korean spiciness.

It's also delicious with the shrimp on top.

This one?

Yes.

The acetes shrimps, how tasty.

And the saltiness of the shrimp makes it so appetizing.

Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Grilled with Yangnyeom Sauce

I can taste the umami of the shiitake mushrooms.

Vegetable Soup

Beyond the vegetable broth, the ocean stretches out.

And the kelp lies sprawled underneath.

And all of it was harvested right here.

What a delicious island.

And...

You can clearly tell they put their hearts and soul into making it.

This is the Dragon Palace (from the tale of Urashima Taro).

Thank you for this dreamlike moment.

Thank you for this wonderful meal.

The breeze feels good, doesn't it?

Why did you come to this island, Shiho-san?

Sorry, didn't mean to be nosy.

Before coming here, I ran a ramen shop...

...along with my husband.

My husband was originally a French chef.

And I was his assistant.

But when he decided to go independent...

He said he really wanted to make a name for himself with ramen.

Soon after we opened, our unique soup became popular,

We were even featured in gourmet magazines...

And things were going well.

But then...

The pandemic came and changed everything.

Also, my husband was very particular about ingredients.

The rising cost of ingredients was really tough...

We just kept struggling to stay afloat.

And eventually...

Our relationship got worse and worse.

If we stayed together, we'd both be unhappy.

So I came to this island thinking I'd get away for a while.

But I don't regret it at all.

I love living on this island...

And I'm very happy now.

I see.

Yes.

Inogashira-san.

Here.

I don't know if it's still open...

Sincérité

But if you happen to be in the area...

Inogashira-san.

Please take some home with you.

We used those in yesterday's cooking.

Those are kelp and shiitake mushrooms harvested on this island.

I hope this helps you on your journey in search of your soup.

Thank you for your kindness.

You helped me a lot.

Kamsahamnida.

Kamsahamnida.

Goodbye.

Godspeed.

I heard you're on a journey in search of soup.

What!?

In Korea, there's a soup called Haejang-guk.

Haejang-guk?

It's a hangover soup.

A typical Korean home-cooked dish that soothes a tired stomach.

Haejang-guk? Thank you.

Hang on! How come you speak Japanese?

I've contacted the Korean Immigration Bureau.

An immigration officer will be coming to the port to pick you up.

I see. Thank you.

Then, if you wish to contact the island in the future, please let me know.

It sure was a mysterious island.

I don't think I'll ever come here again...

But I hope it remains this beautiful and happy island.

I was told to wait here...

But no one has come at all.

Hmm, I'm feeling antsy.

My stomach's emergency warning light is...

...flashing!

Okay, let's check around a bit.

There are quite a few restaurants here, but I wonder what kind of shops they are.

Since it's a port town, maybe the fish here is good.

JIN'S RESTAURANT

This one seems interesting.

My stomach is in an emergency...

But I'll just have a quick look.

Oh, they serve saba!

Nothing will happen if I just keep looking at it.

Welcome.

Uh, um, okay here?

Yes, please sit.

Oil paintings inside a yellow store.

It's giving off a nice vibe.

JIN'S RESTAURANT

That's the menu, right?

I can't read it at all.

Excuse me.

Yes?

Teach me the menu, please.

The menu? Sure.

Mackerel Set Meal.

Seafood with Soft Tofu.

Seafood with Soybean Paste.

Hwangtae Haejang-guk...

Kimchi Stew.

Haejang-guk?

Hwangtae Haejang-guk.

H-Haejang-guk please.

Certainly.

And also...

Um, saba?

That saba... um...

Annyeonghaseyo!

Oh, there he is, for pete's sakes.

Saba please.

Oh this one?

Yes.

Sure.

Oh, excuse me.

Are you Inogashira Goro-shi?

Uh, yes.

Uh, Goro-san...

Passport please.

Passport?

Passport, okay?

Passport.

Yes. Thank you.

Okay.

Let's go to immigration.

I waited for you a long long time.

I'm so hungry, I...

...had to, out of necessity...

I ordered...

Oh my god...

Wow...

Mitbanchan (Side Dishes)

Can I eat this please?

Make it quick.

Okay? Hurry up, hurry up. Chop-chop.

Kamsahamnida!

Would you like to join-- I mean, eat together?

No, no, no.

I'm working, I'm working.

Kamsahamnida.

Please.

I humbly receive.

Oh yes, it's the quintessential Korean kimchi.

The kimchi looks delicious.

I can tell just by looking.

That's not green laver, it's kashiri, kashiri.

It's kashiri.

You use a spoon for that.

Korean appetizers are a reliable choice.

And they're all delicious!

That looks so good.

Looks really delicious.

Hwangtae Haejang-guk

I see!

I can really see how it's soothing to the stomach.

I don't get hangovers...

But even a lightweight non-drinker like me can appreciate it.

What is this?

It looks like dried fish...

Excuse me.

What is this?

Hwangtae.

What is Hwangtae?

Hwangtae is pollack that has been frozen and thawed repeatedly in its natural environment.

It's dehydrated food.

Hang on...

"Yonte".

"Mentai". Oh, it's pollock!

With Hwangtae Haejang-guk...

The hwangtae, you see, they cook it...

...in sesame oil, and stir fry it, and extract the broth.

And eat it as a topping.

It's tasty, right?

It's masisseoyo. I love Hwangtae Haejang-guk.

Maybe make it a little spicy.

I envy Koreans who can eat this everyday.

But he sure eats deliciously.

In front of someone who can't eat...

Would you like some?

I'm good.

It's light, but...

The rich flavor of the dried pollack really comes through.

I'm so glad I discovered Korean ingredients like Hwangtae.

I feel so full.

Finally, he's done eating. Ugh, I'm so hungry.

Thanks for the...

Thanks for waiting.

It's the saba.

Tok

yo

Have you read my email?

Yes, thank you for gathering the ingredients.

It's the first time I've heard of this "dried eso".

It's not available in France.

Oh, and also... actually...

What is it?

It's about the name "Itchan Soup"...

Yes?

My grandfather's given name is Ichiro.

His parents apparently called him "Itchan."

He really liked the soup, so they called it "Itchan Soup."

So it means...

It's a name they use only in his household.

So that's why! No wonder no one has heard of it.

I'm so sorry!

It's totally fine.

For now, I guess I'll just have to try making it with these ingredients.

I wonder if I can do it...

Regarding the soup preparation...

As I cannot send pork bones to France, would it be okay for me to try making it myself?

Are you sure? You don't have to go to such lengths...

While gathering ingredients, I found myself wanting to try the soup your Grandpa was talking about.

Please give me a little more time.

I understand, thank you so much!

I said that, but I'm not sure how to go about it...

Excuse me.

Yes, can I help you?

Can you show me this one?

Sure, this one, right? Would you like this 30 cm one?

Yes.

Okay, this way please.

Can I make soup with this?

Which reminds me, that ramen shop...

It's close by.

Shall I take a quick look?

"Sincérité"...

Sincérité

Excuse me.

Excuse me!

I only serve chahan.

If you want something else, go somewhere else.

Then, chahan please.

I humbly receive.

This chahan....

Hey now, hang on...

This is...

What's with this flavor?

Is it the way it's cooked? Or the seasoning?

Hello.

Yes.

You have a package.

Okay.

What is that? I didn't order it.

It says it's from an Inogashira-sama of Tokyo.

Inogashira?

Yes.

I didn't order it though.

Excuse me.

Excuse me!

There's only chahan here.

Yes please.

It's still delicious.

I'll leave the payment here.

It was delicious today, too. By the way...

Look, man...

When will you quit asking?

I told you I'm not making it anymore.

Oh, okay...

If you want ramen, go somewhere else.

There are plenty of ramen places out there.

Thank you for the meal.

Thank you for the meal. I'll come again.

Excuse me! Wait please.

Yes?

Do you like Sincérité's ramen?

What?

He mentioned "ramen" earlier, which made me curious.

Oh...

Their ramen was insanely delicious.

What kind of ramen was it?

It has a mild-flavored soup.

It's not just one flavor, but a mixture of many.

Even as an amateur, I can clearly tell.

You want the Taisho at Sincérité to make that soup for you?

Yes.

I understand how you feel.

But you've seen how he is.

He stopped making ramen and I heard he broke all the bowls.

Who ordered the hotdog?

Me.

And this chocolate parfait?

Me.

Please take your time.

I have no other recourse and must ask for your assistance.

As you appear to be acquainted with the shopowner...

...might you be willing to help me out?

Sure.

I'd also like to eat Taisho's ramen again, so I'd love to help you.

Thank you so much!

Taisho is not an easy guy to deal with.

So let's come up with a plan.

Excuse me.

You again?

You want chahan, right?

We came here today to talk to you, Taisho.

Do you have a moment?

If it's just a hassle, please don't bother.

This is Inogashira-san.

An acquaintance of his asked him if he could re-create...

...the soup his mother made for him in his hometown of the Goto Islands.

So he found the ingredients to use in the broth.

But he's no expert when it comes to cooking...

He'd really like to ask you to make the soup.

Why me?

Nakagawa-san described your ramen soup to me...

It sounds very similar to the one I heard about from my acquaintance.

Would you mind taking a look at the ingredients?

Hey, I haven't said I'd do it.

These shiitake mushrooms...

Where did you get these?

I have a way to get them cheaply.

And these?

It's deep-sea fish called eso.

Can you get all of these cheaply?

Yes.

This will take some time, you know.

Can you do it?

Three days?

Understood.

Thank you very much.

After 3 Days

Good day, Taisho.

It's true. There's not a single soup bowl.

Wait three more days.

Understood.

See you then.

Oh, Takiyama.

Don't "oh" me.

I couldn't get through to you at all.

Did you get back from Goto?

Sorry, sorry. I accidentally dropped my phone in the water.

What?

So you're finally getting a smartphone?

No, I had it fixed.

What the heck...

It's all well and good, but there's one thing I'd like to ask of you.

30 pieces? Got it.

Okay, bye.

Alright...

I humbly receive.

I feel like something's missing.

When I had Sincérité's ramen soup before...

It had the blend of various flavors, which this soup lacks.

That's right.

I feel like something's off too.

Maybe I'm using the wrong ingredients...

The eso makes a good broth...

But the flavor fades when combined with pork bone broth.

Perhaps...

...it's a fish that can yield a richer umami flavour...

Oh!

When my mother was little...

...she lived in Korea.

Hwangtae!

What's with you?

What's the matter, Goro-san?

Master, I'll procure some other ingredient, and come back.

Please give me some time.

Daniel!

I brought it.

Hwangtae for the soup stock.

You could have sent it thru a courier...

I was just stopping by to visit my mother's grave.

Your mother's grave...?

Thank you.

Oh Goro! Thanks for waiting.

Okay.

Thanks for your help, Takiyama. See you later.

Hey wait a minute! That can't just be it?

What's your name?

Daniel.

Oh Daniel!

My name is Takiyama.

Nice to meet you!

Ah, it hurts! Oww!

Hey Goro. Who the heck is this guy?

This Korean maritime transport company has been a tremendous help on this ingredient-hunting expedition.

Is that so?

But why is he dressed like a soldier?

What's the relationship between you two?

Takiyama is an import goods merchant like me.

We've known each other for like 30 years.

Really, that long?

That's right. It's what they call, a cursed relationship.

Well, regarding this latest business too, you see...

Goro gets swept up in all sorts of things...

So each time, I end up having to bail him out.

Is that so.

But anyway...

I can't wait to see what Itchan Soup is like. And what kind of delicious ramen it will turn into.

Do you have one too, Daniel? A taste you'd never forget.

How do you say it...

An unforgettable taste?

Be quiet! You're so noisy!

Oh, sorry.

Please use these bowls.

We humbly receive.

Thank you for the meal.

Thank you.

I'm thinking of sending it to my acquaintance.

Taisho!

I've asked you before, but...

Could we please feature Sincérité on our TV show?

After tasting this ramen, I feel all the more compelled not to give up.

I don't want to appear on such gourmet shows.

It's not like the usual shows.

It's a drama that will recreate this exact restaurant.

We would never do anything that would displease you, so please accept.

Master, in this day and age, advertising is important.

Right?

Please.

Good morning! Hello.

Hello.

Please watch your head.

Hello, looking forward for today.

Endo-san is here.

Kokorochan, hello.

Good morning~!

Endo-san, the actor for Zenpukuji Rokuro, has arrived!

Is the Taisho himself here today?

Yes, sir.

I see.

I am Endo, nice to meet you.

Thank you for having us.

Now, on to "Koko no Gurume" Season 11. Let's get rolling!

Let's do this!

Testing!

Testing!

Ready... action!

This looks good.

Welcome. Please take any seat you like.

Okay.

Ramen 1000 yen.. Chahan 1000 yen.

Only ramen and chahan, how dignified.

And right now, I'm hungry for ramen.

Oh...

That chahan looks delicious.

Okay, cut!

Okay, cut!

We'll now shoot for real.

Okay, preparing for the actual recording.

Since we'll now shoot for real, I won't be reciting my monologue.

Okay...

Oh, but you sure eat deliciously.

Standing by...

Uh not really...

I can't tell myself.

Really?

Shop is reserved for filming today

Okay, that's a wrap for today!

Reels checked, done!

Can I remove the mic?

Good job, everyone!

Master, thank you for your cooperation.

Not at all...

The ramen was seriously delicious.

I'll come again when I'm free.

Thank you.

Good day. See you.

Okay?

Alright, thank you.

Good job, sir.

It was super delicious!

Glad you liked it.

Thanks, everyone!

Goro-san.

Thank you so much for everything, even appearing on the show.

No, it was my pleasure.

I'm looking forward to the drama airing.

Yes.

Uh, here. This isn't much of a thank you gift but...

No need, no need...

It's a token of my appreciation.

What is this?

It's our mascot, Nanana.

Oh, isn't this great.

I like it.

Simple, yet profound.

Gentle yet passionate.

Inside my stomach...

Here's the Salt-Grilled Mackerel.

Thank you.

Enjoy.

They say the restaurant's sincerity is reflected in the char siu.

Oh my, that looks really delicious.

Yeah, the mackerel here is really good.

I can't get enough!

His muttering voice inside sounds funny.

What's funny?

Dad, you don't know "Koko no Gurume"?

Huh? "Koko no" what?

"Koko no Gurume"!

Excuse me.

It's super famous, you know.

One more serving of chahan please.

More?

Inogashira...

And another serving of chahan to take home.

He said he was an imported goods dealer.

Why is he there...

Who?

That person's some guy I know.

Thank you.

It was so good!

What was in the soup? I've never had anything like it.

Should I come back later?

I came by awhile ago, but there was a long queue.

I never thought it would turn out like this.

It's a good thing, right?

Well, not sure about that. Being too busy and all.

About the shop's logo on the bowls...

Oh, should I have left it out?

Oh, no no no...

My wife designed it.

You came for the soup, right?

Yes.

I saved some, as you requested.

Thanks.

You've already sent some to France.

Are you going to drink this one at home?

Oh, a delivery?

Huh?

The guy from before just sent us something.

Mm! It's delicious!

It sure is!

So good!

Truly delicious!

Shiho, here, you try it too.

Let's cook ramen with this!

Grandpa, it's ready!

This is not it.

What!

Why? It's really tasty.

Yes, but this wasn't it.

This is too delicious!

Goro-san...

I'm so sorry.

Oh, it's okay. It's no problem.

I'm not giving up just yet.

The ingredients are spot on, I reckon.

Chiaki.

If you cook it, I'm sure yours will be less delicious.

Hey, Grandpa. What are you saying!

Goro-san...

Thank you.

Now I have something to look forward to.

That's good to hear.

Inogashira Goro MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA

Shiho UCHIDA YUKI

Nakagawa ISOMURA HAYATO

Takiyama MURATA TAKEHIRO

Daniel Hatta MICHAEL KEIDA

Haeyoung CHOI EUN-HEE Tae UCHIDA SHUNGICU

Korean Immigration Officer YOO JAEMYUNG (Special Appearance)

Matsuo Ichiro SHIOMI SANSEI

Matsuo Sayuki MEGURO MAKI Kamata MAEDA RIKO

Hirano OKADA TADASHI Ferry Terminal Employee HARIHARA SHIGERU

Delivery Man GOTO SANSHIRO Sunyoung KIM MIN-SOO

Endo Kenichi ENDO KENICHI

Matsuo Chiaki ANNE

Shopowner ODAGIRI JOE

General Producers:

WADA YOSHIE ICHIKAWA MINAMI IMAI TOSHIYUKI

MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA ISHII MASAYUKI OKAMA YASUTAKE

MATSUNO EMIKO NAKAGAWA SHIYOJI KOIKE HIDEHIKO

MATSUNO EMIKO NAKAGAWA SHIYOJI KOIKE HIDEHIKO

OKUMA ISSEI KIYOHARA KAN YAMAGUCHI MASANORI

Executive Producers: ASANO FUTOSHI YOSHIMI KENSHI

Chief Producer: SOBUE RINA

Producers: KOMATSU YUKITOSHI TSUKUDA SATOSHI GURUGORI SHINYA

Associate Producer: WATANABE DAISUKI Content Producer: ABE MASASHI

Based on the manga "Kodoku no Gurume" Story: QUSUMI MASAYUKI Art: TANIGUCHI JIRO Published by: SHUKAN SPA!

Theme Song: "KUFUKU TO ORE" Performed by: THE CRO-MAGNONS Words & Music: KOMOTO HIROTO

Music: KAN SANO THE SCREEN TONES

Production Manager TV TOKYO

Assistant Directors: KITAHATA RYUICHI OZAKI JUNJU

Fan Subtitles by WABI-SABI SUBS

EN-JP Translation / Fansubs Editing: EARTHCOLORS

Distributor: TOHO

Production Company: KYODO TELEVISION FILM

Written & Directed by MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA

You got hungry, right?

Yakitori SHOSUKE

Yakitori SHOSUKE