Chihiro Yamamoto Cast as New Heroine in Japan’s “Delicious School Lunch” Season 4
Actress Chihiro Yamamoto has been announced as the new heroine of the Japanese school‑gourmet comedy drama “Delicious School Lunch” season 4, playing the physical‑education teacher Taira Miharu. The series, starring Hayato Ichihara as lunch‑enthusiast teacher Amari‑ta Yukio, moves its setting to Okinawa in 1992 and marks the seventh installment of the franchise after three TV seasons and four movies.
The ten‑episode season will begin broadcast in October 2026 on TV Kanagawa, TOKYO MX, BS12 Twellvy and other regional stations. Yamamoto, known for her Chinese‑martial‑arts background, has won two gold medals at the World Junior Martial Arts Championships and received the Best Action Actress award at the 3rd Japan Action Awards. She said the role is “the most energetic and bright role of her career,” expressing excitement to work with co‑star Ichihara and the production team.
Entities: Chihiro Yamamoto · Delicious School Lunch · Hayato Ichihara · Okinawa · Taira Miharu
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The drama “Delicious School Lunch” season 4 will begin broadcasting in October 2026 on TV Kanagawa, TOKYO MX, BS12 Twellvy and other stations. (broadcast schedule)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Chihiro Yamamoto has a background in Chinese martial arts, winning two gold medals at the World Junior Martial Arts Championships. (biographical detail)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Chihiro Yamamoto has been cast as the new heroine, playing the role of Taira Miharu, a physical‑education teacher, in “Delicious School Lunch” season 4. (casting announcement)
- [● 4 SOURCES] She received the Best Action Actress award at the 3rd Japan Action Awards. (award recognition)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Hayato Ichihara stars as the teacher Amari‑ta Yukio, a lunch‑enthusiast, in the series. (cast information)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The drama will consist of 10 episodes. (episode count)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The series is the seventh installment of the franchise, following three TV seasons and four movies. (series history)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The new season is set in Okinawa and takes place in 1992. (setting description)