Chubo no Alice (2024)

Other name: 厨房のありす / ちゅうぼうのありす / Chuubou no Arisu / Alice in Wonderful Kitchen

Synopsis: Alice’s Kitchen is a small restaurant owned and operated by Yaemori Arisu, a young woman with autism spectrum disorder. Despite her challenges with communication and occasional stubbornness, Arisu’s exceptional memory and passion for chemistry make her an expert in understanding nutrients and the cooking process. Working alongside her childhood friend Mitsumata Kazusa, Alice’s cooking skills are extraordinary and her food is always a hit with customers.

However, their two-person team is put to the test when Sakae Kosei, a young man seeking a live-in part-time job, joins the restaurant. This unexpected addition brings about significant changes in Arisu’s life. With only 10 episodes and a duration of 60 minutes, this drama follows Alice’s journey as she navigates the challenges and joys of running her own restaurant. Tune in on Sundays to catch the latest episode.