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The Best Episodes of 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40

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A 39-year-old man who is perpetually single makes a bucket list of things to do before he turns 40 — and finds love along the way.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1 Episode 6 - You Were Only Planning to Eat Cake, Right?
    9.1/10(11 votes)

    #1 - You Were Only Planning to Eat Cake, Right?

    S1:E6

    A friendly squash match turns charged when Keiji pulls Suzume close, blurring lines between play and desire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1 Episode 5 - Since When Has He Liked Me?
    9.0/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Since When Has He Liked Me?

    S1:E5

    A visit to Keiji’s sisters’ shop updates Suzume’s style and reveals the moment Keiji first began liking him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1 Episode 8 - What We Realized While Apart
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    #3 - What We Realized While Apart

    S1:E8

    As Suzume guides a crisis from Osaka, Keiji sees his quiet strength and starts realizing his feelings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1 Episode 9 - An Unexpected Encounter
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    #4 - An Unexpected Encounter

    S1:E9

    Keiji tends to sick Suzume, and after he recovers, their outing ends with an unexpected encounter today too.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1 Episode 7 - A Dangerously Customized Pillow
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #5 - A Dangerously Customized Pillow

    S1:E7

    Shopping for pillows feels like moving in, leaving Suzume unsure until a team party changes everything today.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1 Episode 1 - A Boss and His Subordinate: A Sudden Office Romance
    8.8/10(14 votes)

    #6 - A Boss and His Subordinate: A Sudden Office Romance

    S1:E1

    Suzume’s secret Wishlist sparks an unexpected age-gap romance when his younger subordinate discovers it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1 Episode 4 - A Man Who Knows the Past Appears
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #7 - A Man Who Knows the Past Appears

    S1:E4

    Meeting Keiji’s old senior shakes Suzume’s confidence, pushing him to confront doubt with small brave changes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1 Episode 10 - Backyard Barbecue at Home
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Backyard Barbecue at Home

    S1:E10

    At a home barbecue, Suzume fields tough questions on family, pushing him to rethink what future he wants.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1 Episode 12 - Spending My Birthday with the One I Love
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Spending My Birthday with the One I Love

    S1:E12

    On the eve of his birthday, Suzume deletes his wishlist, but memories with Keiji push him toward love again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1 Episode 2 - You’ve Got Sauce Here: The Touch of His Fingertips
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #10 - You’ve Got Sauce Here: The Touch of His Fingertips

    S1:E2

    A takoyaki errand turns intimate when Keiji follows Suzume home, leading to an unexpected night together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1 Episode 3 - Sudden Rain, Wet Hair and Soft Lips
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Sudden Rain, Wet Hair and Soft Lips

    S1:E3

    A long-awaited date at Sea Paradise turns tender when rain interrupts, bringing Suzume and Keiji closer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Season 1 Episode 11 - I Don’t Want to Regret It Anymore
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #12 - I Don’t Want to Regret It Anymore

    S1:E11

    Distanced by Suzume, Keiji recalls old regrets and races back to him, determined not to run from love again.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"You Were Only Planning to Eat Cake, Right?" is the best rated episode of "10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40". It scored 9.1/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/9/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Since When Has He Liked Me?".