The Worst Episodes of Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

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7.2/10(223 votes)
#1 - Corn Dog
S1:E210/28/2016
A childish fight over a fish-sausage corn dog leads to a schism between an Asakusa comedian and his now-famous former assistant.
Director:Nobuhiro Yamashita
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7.2/10(151 votes)
#2 - Umeboshi and Plum Wine
S1:E611/25/2016
Upon finishing the last of his late mother's pickled plums, a man suddenly wonders what will become of his erotica after he passes away.
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7.4/10(143 votes)
#3 - Hot Pot for One
S1:E712/2/2016
A diner regular reunites with an old classmate who, despite a good upbringing, now works a menial job to support her troublesome nephew.
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7.5/10(166 votes)
#4 - Egg Tofu
S1:E511/18/2016
A lonely little boy with only a gambler to take care of him hopes to make a connection with a bar girl over a mutual appreciation for egg tofu.
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7.6/10(201 votes)
#5 - Tonteki
S1:E311/4/2016
An office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections – and handiwork – are not always appreciated.
Director:Nobuhiro Yamashita
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7.6/10(87 votes)
#6 - Yakisoba Dog
S2:E510/31/2019
Businessman Kotani is jubilant at his high school baseball team's success. His joy stirs up memories of his former best friend, the coach of the team.
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7.7/10(304 votes)
#7 - Tan Men
S1:E110/21/2016
A specially prepared bowl of tanmen noodles leads a radio announcer to discover a secret about a beloved television show from his youth.
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7.8/10(124 votes)
#8 - New Year's Eve Noodles, Again
S1:E1012/23/2016
As December comes to a close and the regulars gather at the diner, the Master takes a look back at his memories of the year.
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7.8/10(96 votes)
#9 - Fried Chicken Breast with Cheese
S2:E210/31/2019
Writer Yada and hostess Hikaru bond over their love of horoscopes and chicken cheese cutlet. Secretly, Yada tries to use the horoscopes to woo her.
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7.8/10(100 votes)
#10 - Salmon and Mushrooms
S2:E610/31/2019
The Ueharas run a barbershop together. They seem happy, but when his wife goes on a trip, a beautiful kimono instructor catches Mr. Uehara's eye.
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8.0/10(150 votes)
#11 - Sautéed Yam
S1:E812/9/2016
A dish of sauteed Chinese yam rekindles the connection between a young wife and her former lover, with whom she shares a hidden professional past.
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8.0/10(99 votes)
#12 - Plum Rice Ball
S2:E310/31/2019
A retired old schoolteacher reconnects with his former student: diner regular Marilyn. Awkwardly, her high school nemesis also shows up.
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8.2/10(203 votes)
#13 - Omelette Rice
S1:E411/11/2016
The shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl.
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8.2/10(150 votes)
#14 - Ham Cutlet
S1:E912/16/2016
A breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost younger brother.
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8.2/10(94 votes)
#15 - Fried Chicken Wings
S2:E410/31/2019
In her mid-30s, Chizuru worries her modeling career is ending. An encounter with a high-powered fan gives her a chance to evaluate her priorities.
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8.2/10(84 votes)
#16 - Sweet Rolled Omelet
S2:E910/31/2019
A Mr. Lee shows up nightly, ordering rolled omelets every time. He turns out to be a film director fleeing from his own set and his father's legacy.
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8.3/10(134 votes)
#17 - Chicken Fried Rice
S2:E110/31/2019
Game designer Akai grew up in an orphanage. He finds solace in a chicken rice dish that also holds the key to reconnecting with his birth mother.
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8.3/10(88 votes)
#18 - Kitsune Udon
S2:E710/31/2019
Two aspiring voice actresses stop by for lucky bowls of kitsune udon, but six months later, only one of them seems to have had any luck.
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8.4/10(73 votes)
#19 - Crab and Toshikoshi Soba
S2:E1010/31/2019
It's never too late for a fresh start. One year ends and another begins as familiar faces gather to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Midnight Diner.
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8.5/10(84 votes)
#20 - Curry Ramen
S2:E810/31/2019
A pachinko parlor employee and the middle school classmate he idolized seem to reconnect over curry ramen, but appearances can be deceiving.
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