Japan Synopsis
深夜食堂
Set in a small restaurant in the corner of a shopping district. The unusual eatery is only open after midnight, and its standard menu consists of just a single choice. However, the customers still come for the amusing chatter and the proprietor's willingness to cook any dish that they request. This drama depicts the lives of the restaurant's patrons, including a yakuza, an unsuccessful actor, a group of office ladies, a newspaper delivery boy, and a stripper.
The 2008–2010 Japan Window
386 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Midnight Diner sits at position #27.
Also On TBS
Other series that aired on TBS.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Midnight Diner premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #489 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (89th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.2 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #204 of 1,933 (top 11%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 3 / 30 |
| Release Date | October 9, 2009 |
| Official Site | www.meshiya.tv |
External Catalogs
Questions Answered
When did Midnight Diner end?
Midnight Diner finished its run with its final episode airing on December 22, 2014.
Where did Midnight Diner air?
Midnight Diner aired on TBS, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.