# Release of Japanese drama ‘Oishii no Tsukurikata’

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> Updated: 2026-10-02T22:51:58.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Prime Video original drama ‘Oishii no Tsukurikata’ (How to Make Delicious Food), written, directed, and produced by Yutaka Matsushige, was announced with a cast including Maki Sakai, Yuno Nagao, and Takeo Nakahara.

The series follows Eiji Mizuhashi, a skilled chef played by Yukiya Kitamura, who begins working at a nursing home after a professional setback. His cooking helps a resident, Tomoko, regain her will to live, while a character played by Non attempts to preserve the legacy of her grandfather’s restaurant after discovering a connection to Mizuhashi’s cooking.

Following its release on October 3, 2026, Matsushige discussed the series' focus on the bonds created through food and the importance of character. He noted that the production was influenced by his observations of restaurant owners over his 15-year career, specifically highlighting the role of pork sauté within the narrative.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Yutaka Matsushige produces new food-themed drama ‘Oishii no Tsukurikata’

Actor Yutaka Matsushige produces and directs the new Prime Video drama ‘Oishii no Tsukurikata’, exploring human connections through food and the legacy of local restaurants.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yutaka-matsushige-produces-new-food-themed-drama-oishii-no-tsukurikata

### 2026-09-15: Prime Video drama ‘Oishii no Tsukurikata’ announces new cast

Yutaka Matsushige will write, direct, and star in the upcoming Prime Video drama ‘Oishii no Tsukurikata,’ a human drama centered on food and connection, set to premiere in October 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prime-video-drama-oishii-no-tsukurikata-announces-new-cast

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