Akko's Lunches

Akko's Lunches

Akko's Lunches

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Akko's Lunches

2015- 2016

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

6.7(3 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

Sawada Michiko, a temporary staff who works for a trading company, has just had her heart broken. On one of the boring days Michiko has been leading, her boss, Kurokawa Atsuko, makes an unexpected suggestion to her. “Exchange lunch with me.” Unable to go against Atsuko, Michiko reluctantly complies. In doing so, she soon realises the profundity of food and starts to change. Atsuko, whom people call Akko-chan, is feared by the people around her and has extensive contacts. What is her true character?

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8 members

Acting

戸田菜穂

Kurokawa Atsuko

戸田菜穂

Acting

蓮佛美沙子

Sawada Michiko

蓮佛美沙子

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真野恵里菜

Saori Inoki

真野恵里菜

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野呂佳代

Chihiro Harada

野呂佳代

Acting

田山涼成

Yoshio Igawa

田山涼成

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堀内敬子

Hiroko Shimizu

堀内敬子

Acting

鶴見辰吾

Department Head Yamakawa

鶴見辰吾

Acting

成田凌

Ryuichiro Sasayama

成田凌

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