Masayoshi Yamazaki becomes a famous cooking expert in "Mitsuya Sensei's Planned Feeding"! First time starring in a terrestrial TV "serial" drama in 26 years

■ “This drama is like a charm, wishing everyone a healthy and healthy tomorrow.” (Masayoshi Yamazaki)

Matsumoto Ayaka’s age-gap BL manga “Mitsuya Sensei no Teiketeki Feizuke” (Mitsuya Sensei’s Planned Feeding), which was serialized in “Manga Yomonga” (Bunkasha) from 2020 to 2022 and published in book form in January 2024, is being adapted into a live-action drama starring Yamazaki Masayoshi and Sakai Taisei. It will be broadcast on the MBS Dramafill slot (MBS: every Thursday from 25:29, TVK every Thursday from 25:00, etc.) from July 25th.

This is a human gourmet love story about Mitsuya Ayumu, a famous cooking expert in his 50s who exudes adult sex appeal, and Ishida Tomoya, a former baseball player and pure and straightforward magazine editor, who connect with each other through “delicious food” and “careful living.”

Masayoshi Yamazaki, who will be starring in his first terrestrial drama series in 26 years since the drama “Miracle Worker,” will play Mitsuya Ayumu, a famous cooking expert who is in high demand on television and in magazines, while Taisei Sakai, who starred in the TV Asahi series “Osama Sentai King Oger” to be broadcast in 2023, will play Ishida Tomoya, a magazine editor in charge of Mitsuya’s column series. The drama will be directed by Nojiri Katsumi, who also directed the drama “What Did You Eat Yesterday?”, and the script will be written by Yoshikawa Nami, who also worked on the Netflix series “Girlfriend” and the film “Exchange Lies.”

In addition, it was revealed that the lead actor, Masayoshi Yamazaki, wrote a new opening theme song for this film. Details of the theme song and the ending theme song will be announced at a later date.

Ishida Yuya, who was struggling to adapt to the environment of a women’s magazine, suddenly becomes the editor in charge of popular cooking researcher Mitsuya Ayumu as a pinch hitter for his senior. Ishida was so nervous that he fainted on his first visit, but he was completely captivated by the food that Mitsuya served, and was impressed by the way Mitsuya lived a careful daily life, unlike himself.

After meeting Mitsuya, Ishida is able to find fulfillment in his work for the first time, and he becomes increasingly attracted to Mitsuya’s gentle gaze, cheerful personality, and occasional displays of cuteness, rather than seeing him as just a work partner…This is the story.

It seems likely that many viewers will have their hearts and stomachs captured by Ishida’s delicate portrayal of his feelings for Mitsuya and the delicious food that appears in every episode, which will tempt you to eat.

The warm worldview of the original work is spiced up with the drama’s unique style, making it a mellow and gourmet drama that will soothe you in the middle of the hot summer nights, so be sure to check out “Mitsuya Sensei’s Planned Feeding.”

■ Comment from Masayoshi Yamazaki
This drama is like a spell, wishing you all good health and prosperity tomorrow.
There are also many dishes that people who watch the drama will want to try.
Along with the delicious food, I hope you also enjoy the human relationships and growth of Mitsuya and the other characters.

Comment from Taisei Sakai
Ishida’s character was a former baseball player and editor, so I had to take on many new challenges on set.
For me, it was difficult because it was my first time to try my hand at an original story, but I received advice from many people, including Director Nojiri,
During the filming, I worked with the director to explore and savor the various emotions that arise from my relationship with Professor Mitsuya, the sense of comfort and happiness that cooking brings, and the memories that are reminiscent of the past.
It is a heartwarming human drama that will make you want to gather around the dinner table with your loved ones.
Please look forward to it!
■Comment from Ayaka Matsumoto
Many professionals worked tirelessly to extract the essence of the original work and turn it into a wonderful drama.
I visited the filming location the other day, and the presence of the cast members Yamazaki-san and Sakai-san as their characters was truly wonderful, and the harmony and chemical reaction that the two of them exude from the years they have accumulated over the years. I hope that everyone will be able to witness it with their own eyes.
This summer, why not spend some time with us that will make your heart and your stomach flutter?
■ Comment from Nami Yoshikawa
It’s a heartwarming story that will make you want to have a meal with your loved one.
Through a meal, a hurt adult finds the courage to take another step. The way the two timidly build a relationship little by little is adorable, and I put all my love into the story so as not to destroy the worldview of this wonderful original work.
I want you to feel hungry after watching this drama. If you feel like inviting someone to dinner, that might be Mitsuya Sensei’s “three times a day spell.”
Comment from Director Katsumi Nojiri
It was winter when I was approached with the question, “Would you like to shoot a drama with Yamazaki Masayoshi?”
And it was spring when I met Taisei Sakai. Filming took place in summer. In the scorching heat, the cast wore winter clothes, cooked piping hot food, and filmed a love story that was about to burst into flames. All the cast and staff were covered in sweat.
But the pictures I took were very refreshing and full of love. I think it will be a great piece.
Yes, they will! Keep an eye on them this summer to see what happens to them!

Program Information

MBS Drama Phil’s “Mitsuya Sensei’s Planned Feeding” will start broadcasting on Thursday, July 25, 2024!

MBS: Starts 07/25 (Thurs.) Every Thursday from 25:29 (1, 2, 3 episodes delayed by 10 minutes, from 25:39)
Television Kanagawa: Starts 07/25 (Thurs.) Every Thursday from 25:00
TV Saitama: Starts July 29th (Mon) Every Monday from 24:00
Gunma TV: Starts 07/30 (Tue) Every Tuesday from 24:30
Tochigi TV: Starts 07/31 (Wednesday) Every Wednesday from 25:00
Chiba TV: Starts 08/01 (Thurs.) Every Thursday from 23:00

After the MBS broadcast, the latest episode will be available for free on “TVer” and “MBS Video Ism”
Unlimited viewing exclusively on FOD

Original story: Ayaka Matsumoto “Mitsuya Sensei’s Planned Feeding” (Bunkasha Publishing)
Starring: Masayoshi Yamazaki, Taisei Sakai
Director: Katsumi Nojiri
Screenplay: Nami Yoshikawa
Music: Tomohide Harada
Production company: LesPros Entertainment
Production: “Mitsuya Sensei’s Planned Feeding” Production Committee, MBS

“Mitsuya Sensei’s Planned Feeding” work site
https://www.mbs.jp/mitsuyasensei