Watch Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman

Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman is a Japanese comedy-drama television series that follows the story of Kantaro, a highly efficient and dedicated salesman for a publishing company, who also has an immense passion for sweets. He goes on a mission to explore and discover the finest and most delicious sweets in Tokyo and other parts of Japan.

The series showcases the life of a modern Japanese businessman who struggles to strike a balance between work and his true passion. Matsuya Onoe played the role of Kantaro, who is a serious yet a highly approachable individual. He portrays the character of a diligent employee who is always striving to deliver excellence in his work, but at the same time, he has a sweet tooth that won't quit.

Kantaro's primary aim is to use his weekends to explore the culinary scene of Japan and find new sweet treats so that he can add those to his growing collection. He tries to hide his love for sweets from his colleagues and boss at work, but things get difficult when he has to leave work for sudden reasons in the middle of the day, and they discover his secret.

The show not only explores Kantaro's love for sweets but also highlights the traditional and cultural significance of the different sweets he discovers. The episodes are structured like a food guidebook with Kantaro taking the viewers on his gastronomic journey as he reveals his tasting notes, information about the origins of the sweets and interviews with shop owners and chefs.

Kantaro's passion for sweets helps him build lasting and meaningful relationships with the chefs and business owners. The show features many interesting characters who add to the humor and drama of the series. Ren Ishikawa plays the role of Harumi, who is Kantaro's colleague, and she is always suspicious of his whereabouts. She is secretly in love with Kantaro but, like him, tries to keep her emotions hidden.

Sarutoki Minagawa plays the role of Matsukawa, a chef who runs a patisserie. Matsukawa is an essential character in the show as he is the one who introduces Kantaro to the world of sweets. He is a perfectionist when it comes to creating new treats and is always looking for ways to innovate.

The show is a visual treat for the viewers as it features gorgeous shots of the sweets, beautifully presented in elegant packaging, and traditional Japanese streetscapes. Director Masatoshi Yamaguchi has done an excellent job of presenting the show in a visually appealing manner.

Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman is not just a food show, but it also explores the importance of work-life balance, the value of friendships and relationships in life, and the power of passion. The show is a lighthearted and refreshing take on both the corporate and culinary world.

Overall, The Sweet Tooth Salaryman is an engaging and enjoyable show that is hard not to like. It's the perfect watch for anyone who loves sweets or is interested in exploring the different types of Japanese sweets. It's also for those who want to experience a bit of Japanese culture and traditions, as they relate to gastronomy.

Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (12 episodes). The series first aired on July 14, 2017.