Meshi Numa. - Recommendations

• TV (151 eps)
• 1992 - 1995

Araiwa Kazumi is an energetic salaryman who is able to perfectly manage his responsibilities at work and at home. Kazumi is also a fantastic chef, though many of his coworkers are unaware of it. His wife Nijiko, who works as a journalist, has a bit of trouble making time for her home life. However, she tries to always be a cheerful mother. With their son Makoto, who is 7 at the beginning of the story, they have a very happy family. This is a story that follows the Araiwa household and their delight with delicious food.

• DVD Special (2 eps)
• 2016

The two episodes will focus on the subordinate and Ai characters.

• DVD Special (1 ep)
• 2021

Unaired episode included in the BD volume release of Tawawa on Monday 2.

• Web (12 eps)
• 2021

A salaryman and a high school girl become friends as they ride the train together every Monday.

• Web (12 eps)
• 2016

The anime follows a salaryman who has a chance meeting with a girl named Ai on the train. They begin to meet every Monday on the train, with the man serving as her "bodyguard" on the crowded commute while they chat.

• OVA (2 eps)
• 2010

Though a typical salaryman, Yoshitani's days couldn't be livelier. Whether he's dealing with an invasive Kleenex box, reading hentai manga at a café, getting lectured on his poor fashion, trying to avoid high school girls or even doing laundry, Yoshitani attempts to navigate the workplace and life with vigor!

• Music Video (1 ep)
• 2018

The official music video for Hitotsu dake Kaeta from the album The Blue Hour, by Kicell.

• Music Video (1 ep)
• 2018

The official music video for Tatakau Mono-tachi e Ai wo Komete from the album Umi no Oh, Yeah!!, by Southern All Stars.

• TV (51 eps)
• 1996 - 1997

Kiko is a four-year-old girl who rarely ever smiles and is capable of doing things other kids her age can't do, like cooking and shopping alone. Her odd habits and strange behavior make her very poular with all the kids in her class. Her life is filled with strange moments like helping her teacher find love and eating her carrots on dates, annoying her lovey-dovey parents, and playing with her cat, who happens to be an angel.

• TV Special (1 ep)
• 2016

The episode is set after Michael and his family return to Britain. When he sees pictures of Japan's New Year's food, he wants to visit Japan again. His friend Toshi gives him a call and tells him to "Learn about rice first before learning about New Year's food!" Michael heads to Koriyama, Fukushima in its rice harvesting season to learn about rice. Although it seems to have nothing to do with New Year's delicacy at first, Michael learns about rice cakes, osechi (traditional food served at New Year's), and toso (a spiced sake served at New Year's).