Otoko Meshi (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2016, Otoko Meshi is a drama, family and crime series.
What it’s about. University student Wakamizu Ryota (Emoto Tokio), who is the middle of job hunting, gets caught up in a sudden gang dispute. Ryota’s life is saved by Yanagiba Ryuichi (Namase Katsuhisa), the boss of Yanagiba-gumi, and Ryota for some reason ends up harbouring Yanagiba in his own home. Ignoring Ryota who wants him to leave immediately, Yanagiba uses the leftover food in the fridge and starts to prepare a meal without asking. However, the meal is surprisingly delicious despite the leftovers that did not seem possible to combine. This is the beginning of a bizarre communal life connected by meals for a gangster and a university student.
Who’s in it. Otoko Meshi stars Tokio Emoto as Wakamizu Ryota, Katsuhisa Namase as Yanagiba Ryuichi, Masaki Miura as Hino Joji and Rio Uchida as Yuki Haruna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Otoko Meshi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Otoko Meshi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Otoko Meshi tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Otoko Meshi (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Otoko Meshi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Otoko Meshi worth watching?
- Otoko Meshi holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Otoko Meshi?
- Otoko Meshi stars Tokio Emoto, Katsuhisa Namase, Masaki Miura, Rio Uchida and Junki Tozuka.
- When was Otoko Meshi released?
- Otoko Meshi was released in 2016.