“Salaryman Hiroshi Nohara explores budget-friendly lunch philosophy, cooking tips, and relatable workplace struggles during his midday breaks.”
Style of Hiroshi Nohara's Lunch
野原ひろし 昼メシの流儀
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Synopsis
Salaryman Hiroshi Nohara explores budget-friendly lunch philosophy, cooking tips, and relatable workplace struggles during his midday breaks.
This series follows Hiroshi Nohara's ultimate lunchtime philosophy, as he carefully selects and enjoys his midday meals within the constraints of a limited budget and break time. But it's not just about savoring food—Hiroshi delves into cooking trivia, preparation methods, and the everyday dilemmas of a salaryman. From debating whether to treat his juniors to lunch, to finding quick meals between sales meetings, and even venting about his boss, the series is packed with relatable moments for working professionals. (Source: MAL News)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 3 sampled reviews
What 3 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.89 · split reception
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 1.33
Running avg · Oct 2025 → Feb 2026
- 10 “This got on my radar because I've been a big Crayon Shinchan fan since I was a child, and it did not disappoint! Personally, I really enjoy watching slice of life, or food anime, so this is the...”
- 10 “I really enjoyed Hiroshi Nohara: Hirumeshi no Ryūgi because of its simple yet heartfelt storytelling. The premise is not particularly unique since it follows the everyday lunch adventures of...”
- 6 “Before I get into this I should say that this is a spinoff of the Crayon Shin-chan franchise and I haven't seen or read that ever. I'd probably like this more if I was familiar with its parent...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2025 – Dec 2025 Fall 2025
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-28219 catalog
Produced by
- Shin-Ei Animation Producer
- TV Asahi Producer
- Futabasha Producer
- ADK Emotions Producer
- BS Asahi Producer
- Bandai Namco Filmworks Producer