Chubo no Alice (2024)

Other name: 厨房のありす / ちゅうぼうのありす / Chuubou no Arisu / Alice in Wonderful Kitchen

Synopsis: “Alice’s Kitchen” follows the story of Yaemori Arisu, a young woman with autism spectrum disorder who runs a successful restaurant of the same name. Despite her difficulties with communication and stubbornness, Arisu’s remarkable memory and interest in chemistry have led her to develop exceptional cooking skills. She runs the restaurant with her childhood friend, Mitsumata Kazusa, as the only two employees.
Everything changes when Sakae Kosei, a young man, appears at the restaurant and asks to work there as a live-in part-time worker. As Arisu navigates this new dynamic, her life takes an unexpected turn. With ten episodes and a duration of 60 minutes, “Alice’s Kitchen” offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a unique chef and the challenges she faces as she pursues her passion for cooking. It airs on Sundays.