Solitary Gourmet: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Solitary Gourmet Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
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Leek and Meat Stir-Fry of Shin-Maruko, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Oct 10, 2012
On a hot day, Inogashira travels to Shin-Maruko. While waiting for his female client (a passionate owner of a dance studio) he decides to kill time in a dessert shop called "Showa-
Black Tempura on Rice of Ningyo-cho, Nihon-Bashi, Chuo Ward
Oct 17, 2012
Inogashira goes around the old cultural town of Ningyo-cho, looking for Japanese gifts to send to his European female friend. Since his friend is expecting a child, Inogashira want
Wasabi Kalbi & Egg on Rice of Numabukuro, Nakano Ward
Oct 24, 2012
Inogashira meets with a client at a cafe called "Alcolic Cafe Roje" in front of Numabukuro station. His meeting ends on a positive note, so he decides to remain in the shop and cel
Brazilian Cuisine of Oizumi-machi, Oora District, Gunma Prefecture
Oct 31, 2012
Inogashira travels outside of Tokyo, this time, to Brazil, that is, a Japanese-Brazilian community in Oizumi, Gunma Prefecture. He meets with an old senpai of his who wants to set
Pork and Onion-Garlic Stir-Fry of Hakuraku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Nov 7, 2012
Inogashira visits Kanagawa University in Yokohama City to meet with a client, an eccentric professor and horse enthusiast. He later tries the soft ice cream of the campus' sweets s
Szechuan Cuisine of Keisei Koiwa, Edogawa Ward
Nov 14, 2012
Arriving early at Koiwa, Inogashira kills some time by strolling through the area's shopping district. He also had a sweet time-out at the confectionery shop, "L'Atelier De Sucre."
Pacific Saury and Sake-Steamed Clams of Iioka, Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture
Nov 21, 2012
Inogashira's sleepiness caused him to make a mistake during his out-of-town meeting with a client. He was already on his way home at a stop-over in Choshi, Chiba when he realized h
Chanko for One of Ryogoku, Sumida Ward, Tokyo
Nov 28, 2012
Inogashira's next appointment is in the "Sumo Town" of Ryogoku. A fan of sumo, our solitary gourmand is eager to go sight-seeing around the area but gets sidetracked by "Ryogoku Ko
Eating At the Office After Visiting Sunamachi-Ginza Shopping District, Koto Ward
Dec 5, 2012
On a particularly busy day, Inogashira is in Sunamachi, Koto Ward, meeting up with one client after another. Despite his heavy schedule, he still finds time to help out a lovely cl
Smoke-Cured Mackerel and Sweet Egg Omelet of Jūjō, Kita Ward
Dec 12, 2012
On a cold day, Inogashira is in Jūjō, looking for a certain shop that sells lanterns. Despite the weather, he orders an icy concoction from a sweets shop called "Darumaya." Then, l
Thai Curry and Soupless Chicken Noodles of Kita Senju, Adachi Ward
Dec 19, 2012
Inogashira heads for a certain destination in Adachi Ward. However, hunger strikes as soon as he arrives in Senju, so he goes in search of a place to eat. He stops in front of a Th
Mom's Croquette and Buri-daikon of Mitaka City, Tokyo
Dec 26, 2012
It is almost the end of the year and Inogashira is in Mitaka City to visit a client in the area, an owner of a bar. He stops by a tea and sweets area called "Kanmidokoro Takane" fo