Midnight Diner
Series Overview
Set in a small restaurant in the corner of a shopping district. The unusual eatery is only open after midnight, and its standard menu consists of just a single choice. However, the customers still come for the amusing chatter and the proprietor's willingness to cook any dish that they request. This drama depicts the lives of the restaurant's patrons, including a yakuza, an unsuccessful actor, a group of office ladies, a newspaper delivery boy, and a stripper.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 30 Episodes
25–30 min per episode
2009 – 2014
Premiered: Fri, Oct 9, 2009
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 10: “New Year's Eve Soba Noodles”
It’s New Year’s Eve. The regulars all come by to ring in the new year with Master’s soba noodles. The diner is always a special place for them.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abe Yarou
Tsunekichi Suzuki, Fukuhara Kimie
Shinichi Fushima
Ryohei Tsutsui, Tamotsu Kosano, Hajime Takezono
Department Leadership Roster
Tsunekichi Suzuki
Original Music Composer
Ryohei Tsutsui
Producer
Fukuhara Kimie
Original Music Composer
Tamotsu Kosano
Producer
Hajime Takezono
Producer
Mitsuo Harada
Production Design
Shinichi Fushima
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight Diner
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What is Midnight Diner about?
Set in a small restaurant in the corner of a shopping district. The unusual eatery is only open after midnight, and its standard menu consists of just a single choice. However, the customers still come for the amusing chatter and the proprietor's willingness to cook any dish that they request. This drama depicts the lives of the restaurant's patrons, including a yakuza, an unsuccessful actor, a group of office ladies, a newspaper delivery boy, and a stripper.
How many seasons does Midnight Diner have?
Midnight Diner comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Midnight Diner?
Key cast members in Midnight Diner include Kaoru Kobayashi.
Who created or directed Midnight Diner?
Midnight Diner was developed and directed by Not specified.