Dagashi Kashi Season 1 Episode 1 Umaibo and Potato Fries and... / Coffee Milk Candy and Young Donuts and...

In the first episode of Dagashi Kashi season 1, titled "Umaibo and Potato Fries and... / Coffee Milk Candy and Young Donuts and...." we are introduced to our main character, Shikada Kokonotsu, who is the son of a candy store owner. He has dreams of becoming a manga artist instead of taking over his family store, but his father wants him to continue the family business.

One day, a girl named Shidare Hotaru arrives at the store and starts talking to Kokonotsu about the various dagashi (Japanese snacks) that they sell. She is the daughter of a big dagashi company and is on a mission to convince Kokonotsu's father to join the company. However, Kokonotsu's father refuses, so Hotaru decides to stay in the town for a while to convince Kokonotsu to take over the store instead.

Throughout the episode, Hotaru introduces Kokonotsu to different dagashi, including the popular Umaibo and Potato Fries, as well as Coffee Milk Candy and Young Donuts. She also gives him a history lesson about each snack, explaining their origins and unique flavor profiles.

As the episode progresses, we see Kokonotsu struggling with the decision of whether to follow his dreams or take over his family's store. However, Hotaru's passion for dagashi and her determination to convince him to take over the store slowly start to influence him.

Overall, the first episode of Dagashi Kashi is an enjoyable introduction to the world of dagashi with a mix of comedy and a hint of drama. The characters are likable, and the animation is bright and colorful. It leaves the audience curious about what other snacks Hotaru will introduce Kokonotsu to and how he'll continue to deal with his internal struggles.