TV series
Akko's Lunches
2015–2016, Japanese, on NHK BS Premium. Created by Hiroaki Yuasa.
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?
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 28 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Goodbye Akko-chan
Aired 23 January 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 5 December 2015
- Last aired
- 23 January 2016
- Network
- NHK BS Premium
- Original title
- ランチのアッコちゃん
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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Akko's Lunches: quick answers
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How many seasons of Akko's Lunches are there?
Akko's Lunches has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 28 minutes each.
Is Akko's Lunches finished?
Yes. Akko's Lunches ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Akko's Lunches on?
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Akko's Lunches parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Akko's Lunches?
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Who created Akko's Lunches?
Akko's Lunches was created by Hiroaki Yuasa and stars Naho Toda, Misako Renbutsu, Erina Mano.