TV Series · 2026

The Secret Kitchen

45 min · Drama · Ended

Composite

4.5

IMDb

6.4 / 10

8 votes

TMDB

0.0 / 10

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Local

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Synopsis

A former actress trapped in an emotionally abusive marriage finds solace in cooking, until meeting an Italian chef who inspires her to reclaim her life.

Cast

Haruka Kinami

Ayumi Tsubokura

Mahiro Takasugi

Kei

Miori Takimoto

Toko Ogura

Mariko Tsutsui

Kyoko Tsubokura

Shunsuke Nakamura

Wataru Tsubokura

Aimi Satsukawa

Mai Yoshino

Kanato Tsukishiro

Rika Nagamine

Yusaku Mori

Tatsuya Kobayashi

Ayana Shiramoto

Koharu Suzuki

Meika Yoshida

Hina Tsubokura

Junpei Yasui

Rintaro Suzuki

Ryosuke Kato

Crew

Sound

Yugo Kanno Original Music Composer

Writing

Kumiko Asō Screenplay
Ureha Shimada Screenplay
Yuko Imanishi Screenplay

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (1 ep)

11. Episode 11

Jun 18, 2026 · 45 min

After publicly exposing the Tsubokura Group’s food-labeling scandal, Kei becomes the target of a violent attack, leaving Fujiko injured while protecting him. As the company fights back with a press conference and Wataru denies all allegations, Ayumi chooses to remain in the Tsubokura household until the truth behind both the scandal and Kei’s mysterious fall is revealed. Though Ayumi and Kei agree to stay apart for now, their feelings remain unchanged. With secrets unraveling, loyalties tested, and the future of the Tsubokura Group hanging in the balance, the truth that will determine their fate draws ever closer.