New Spring Drama: Wakako Zake

This drama reminds me of Kodoku no Gurume (KnG).  Both KnG and Wakako Zake are based on manga of the same titles. While in KnG, the main character was a middle aged man who can't drink, the main character of this series, Wakako (played by Takeda Rina) is a 26-year old woman who loves to drink.  She works every day so that she can have good drink and food after leaving the office.  Since Wakako is a woman, she does not eat so many dishes like Gorou-san.  


Wakako Zake is broadcasted on BS Japan (satellite TV).  TV Tokyo is to re-broadcast from May.  Each episode is 30 minutes long.

In the first episode, Wakako eats broiled salmon and drinks Sake from Ehime Prefecture.  She chooses to have the sake not hot or cold.  She drinks it at room temperature as she thinks it best matches the broiled salmon.

After eating the salmon, she goes to another diner called "Araku" and meets kind-hearted chef (played by Nozoe Yoshihiro) and his assistant (played by Kamakari Kenta).  Wakako is to frequent this diner.

Wakako, Araku Chef/Owner and his assistant