Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman (2017)
Synopsis
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.
Network
TV Tokyo
Episodes
Anmitsu
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
Dessert masochist Kantaro dons thermals in blistering heat to fully enjoy the icy, gently hand-packed kakigori as it melts into his body.
Mamekan
With his clandestine blog activities at stake, Kantaro savors triple servings of sweet jelly cubes and plump beans in a climactic mamekan triathlon.
Parfait
Despite his juicy escapade to enjoy the perfect peach parfait, Kantaro reaches top sales. Meanwhile, Takarabe aims to cream his competition.
Hotcakes
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
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
Dobashi and her boss get heavily steeped in conversation regarding career aspirations while immersing in a decadent savarin cake at a French cafe.
Ohagi
While babysitting for his boss, Kantaro attempts to sweet talk the sour kid with a smooth box of delectable confectionaries.
Eclair
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
After being tempted away during his late night work obligations, Kantaro remains loyal to the voluptuous caramel pudding that first caught his eye.
Chocolate
Kantaro teaches Takarabe the importance of self-indulgence by taking him on an enlightening chocolate-filled excursion.
Mont Blanc
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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Trailer
Details
Original Title
さぼリーマン甘太朗
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
12
