A drama adaptation of a popular comic written by Sekiya Tetsuji. After a year of working at a neighborhood Italian restaurant, Ban Shogo (Matsumoto Jun), an enthusiastic, cocky young college student from Fukuoka, comes to Tokyo to perfect his cooking skills as a chef in Italian cuisine. He discovers he has much to learn and has to continually prove himself to the very competitive, quick and efficient staff at the upscale Italian restaurant.

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  Matsumoto Jun (Ban Shogo)

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  Karina 香里奈 (Hibino Asuka)

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  Sasaki Kuranosuke (Kuwabara Atsushi)

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  Fukiishi Kazue (Takahashi Eri)

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  Sato Ryuta (Katori Nozomi)

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  Uchida Yuki (Shishido Miyuki)

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• Jun 13, 2011 11 of 11 episodes seen

  baka_usagi
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  • Overall  10
  • Story  10
  • Acting/Cast  10
  • Music  9
  • Rewatch Value  10

  I have watched it a year ago and I must say that at first I don't know if I should watch this because I am not really into cooking-themed shows. The only motivation I have to start watching is Jun Matsumoto who is the protagonist in the story. All my doubts about this show fades away as soon as I've watched the episode 1.
  
  
  
  There are many great dramas out there but this is excellent and stands out from the rest--even though it's not the usual romance drama we usually watch.
  
  
  
  As soon as you start to watch it, I'm sure you will ask for more and you will tell yourself that having only 11 episodes is not long enough to satisfy you in seeing more about Ban's enthusiasm and spirit in achieving his dream.
  
  
  
  The theme song is sung by the popular group Arashi (in which Jun Matsumoto is a part of) so expect it to be addictive.
  
  
  
  The character's personalities are really good.You will easily distinguish whose who in the series. Even the supporting characters are likable. I think their personalities are one of the most notable thing about this series not to mention how creative and thrilling the plot is.
  
  
  
  Even if you don't like cooking or more interested in romance-themed shows, I can assure you that you would love this series so much. Promise!!:D read more

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