2019 is the year I went back to my roots: Jdramas! So, I will say a few words on the ones I enjoyed this year in hope more Beanies will give them a try 🙂

What Did You Eat Yesterday? (Kinou Nani Tabeta?)

It’s a manga adaptation. The story is about a gay couple who has been living together for years, and we get a recipe in each episode. Shiro is a lawyer and only his parents know his sexual orientation. His passion is cooking, and he doesn’t like to spend money uselessly. His lover, Kenji, is the exact opposite. He is a hairdresser, easy-going and doesn’t hide that he is homosexual. We see them interact with people from their neighborhood, workplace and family. Shiro grew the most in my opinion because we see him slowly assuming his homosexuality and the fact that he’s in a relationship. The whole cast did a great job and since it’s a slice-of-life, events don’t happen in an overly dramatic way and feel organic. The pace is great as we have a few cooking interludes. I especially like this drama because the couple is nearing or is already in their 40s. I don’t usually watch or read BL, so I don’t know if there are couples that old or if that’s rare. Other characters treat the couple with respect and at most, are surprised and try their best to understand them. It’s nice to see Shiro and Kenji quarrel about everyday things like what to buy or to eat. The drama treats them as a real couple and it was nice to follow their dynamics and evolution. The theme family is also strong as they form an unusual family in Japan: in which way are they a family, can they form one and what about their respective family’s perception? You will have a great time finding out how their journey will develop and delicious dishes will always be there.