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Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman
Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman
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Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman

7.2 / 10
2017
1 season
12 episodes
ComedyDrama

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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Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman

Cast

Matsuya Onoe

Ren Ishikawa

Sarutoki Minagawa

Hiroyuki Onoue

Hazuki Shimizu

Seasons

Elite publishing sales rep Kantaro wraps up his client visits in record time so he can secretly pursue his quest to indulge in the tastiest of sweets.

  • Anmitsu

    1.Anmitsu

    14-07-201724m

    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

    2.Kakigori

    21-07-201724m

    Dessert masochist Kantaro dons thermals in blistering heat to fully enjoy the icy, gently hand-packed kakigori as it melts into his body.

  • Mamekan

    3.Mamekan

    28-07-201724m

    With his clandestine blog activities at stake, Kantaro savors triple servings of sweet jelly cubes and plump beans in a climactic mamekan triathlon.

  • Parfait

    4.Parfait

    04-08-201724m

    Despite his juicy escapade to enjoy the perfect peach parfait, Kantaro reaches top sales. Meanwhile, Takarabe aims to cream his competition.

  • Hotcakes

    5.Hotcakes

    11-08-201724m

    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

    6.Matcha Bavarian Cream

    18-08-201724m

    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

    7.Savarin

    25-08-201724m

    Dobashi and her boss get heavily steeped in conversation regarding career aspirations while immersing in a decadent savarin cake at a French cafe.

  • Ohagi

    8.Ohagi

    01-09-201724m

    While babysitting for his boss, Kantaro attempts to sweet talk the sour kid with a smooth box of delectable confectionaries.

  • Eclair

    9.Eclair

    08-09-201724m

    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

    10.Caramel Pudding

    15-09-201724m

    After being tempted away during his late night work obligations, Kantaro remains loyal to the voluptuous caramel pudding that first caught his eye.

  • Chocolate

    11.Chocolate

    22-09-201724m

    Kantaro teaches Takarabe the importance of self-indulgence by taking him on an enlightening chocolate-filled excursion.

  • Mont Blanc

    12.Mont Blanc

    29-09-201724m

    Frustration mounts as Kantaro, buried under an avalanche of work, has difficulty finding time to sneak in a seasonal chestnut Mont Blanc.

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