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Akko's Lunches
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Akko's Lunches

2015-12-05 · 28 min / episode · ★ 6.8

Comedy

Sawada Michiko, a temporary staff who works for a trading company, has just had her heart broken. On one of the boring days Michiko has been leading, her boss, Kurokawa Atsuko, makes an unexpected suggestion to her. “Exchange lunch with me.” Unable to go against Atsuko, Michiko reluctantly complies. In doing so, she soon realises the profundity of food and starts to change. Atsuko, whom people call Akko-chan, is feared by the people around her and has extensive contacts. What is her true character?

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Creators
Hiroaki Yuasa
Production companies
NHK, TFC
Countries
Japan
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Naho TodaNaho TodaKurokawa Atsuko
Misako RenbutsuMisako RenbutsuSawada Michiko
Erina ManoErina ManoSaori Inoki
Kayo NoroKayo NoroChihiro Harada
Ryosei TayamaRyosei TayamaYoshio Igawa
Keiko HoriuchiKeiko HoriuchiHiroko Shimizu
Shingo TsurumiShingo TsurumiDepartment Head Yamakawa
Ryo NaritaRyo NaritaRyuichiro Sasayama

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