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Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman

Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman

122017•24m•7.2/10
ComedyDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.2/10(19)

A stoic book salesman leads a double life as he plays hooky from work to write his sweets blog. In his journey to attain a glimpse of sweets heaven Kantaro samples various Japanese and Western sweets.

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Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 14, 2017

Last Aired

September 29, 2017

Networks

TV Tokyo

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Anmitsu
E1
Anmitsu
Air date: 2017-07-14
Unseasoned sales rep Kantaro rapidly completes his first assignment to then immerse himself in the viscous fantasy that is anmitsu at a renowned shop.
Kakigori
E2
Kakigori
Air date: 2017-07-21
Dessert masochist Kantaro dons thermals in blistering heat to fully enjoy the icy, gently hand-packed kakigori as it melts into his body.
Mamekan
E3
Mamekan
Air date: 2017-07-28
With his clandestine blog activities at stake, Kantaro savors triple servings of sweet jelly cubes and plump beans in a climactic mamekan triathlon.
Parfait
E4
Parfait
Air date: 2017-08-04
Despite his juicy escapade to enjoy the perfect peach parfait, Kantaro reaches top sales. Meanwhile, Takarabe aims to cream his competition.
Hotcakes
E5
Hotcakes
Air date: 2017-08-11
Kantaro will have to shake the rookie tagging along and grilling him for sales tips if he wants to taste the heavenly hotcakes he’s been eyeing.
Matcha Bavarian Cream
E6
Matcha Bavarian Cream
Air date: 2017-08-18
Kantaro whips up an excuse to invite a manga artist to experience the perfect melange of Western and Japanese flavors in a matcha Bavarian cream.
Savarin
E7
Savarin
Air date: 2017-08-25
Dobashi and her boss get heavily steeped in conversation regarding career aspirations while immersing in a decadent savarin cake at a French cafe.
Ohagi
E8
Ohagi
Air date: 2017-09-01
While babysitting for his boss, Kantaro attempts to sweet talk the sour kid with a smooth box of delectable confectionaries.
Eclair
E9
Eclair
Air date: 2017-09-08
Unable to abstain from illicit sugar in front of his dentist mother, Kantaro escapes to get his fix of eclairs, ascending to custard-filled nirvana.
Caramel Pudding
E10
Caramel Pudding
Air date: 2017-09-15
After being tempted away during his late night work obligations, Kantaro remains loyal to the voluptuous caramel pudding that first caught his eye.
Chocolate
E11
Chocolate
Air date: 2017-09-22
Kantaro teaches Takarabe the importance of self-indulgence by taking him on an enlightening chocolate-filled excursion.
Mont Blanc
E12
Mont Blanc
Air date: 2017-09-29
Frustration mounts as Kantaro, buried under an avalanche of work, has difficulty finding time to sneak in a seasonal chestnut Mont Blanc.

Cast

Matsuya Onoe

Matsuya Onoe

Kantarou Ametani

Ren Ishikawa

Ren Ishikawa

Kanako Dobashi

Sarutoki Minagawa

Sarutoki Minagawa

Toru Miyake

Hiroyuki Onoue

Hiroyuki Onoue

Daisuke Yamaji

Hazuki Shimizu

Hazuki Shimizu

Erika Sano

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