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.
- Created by
- Daisuke Yamanouchi
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 11 episodes
S1 E1Episode 1
Apr 9, 202645 min
Ayumi Tsubokura, married to a wealthy restaurant group president, lives a seemingly perfect life that hides a cold and oppressive household where she is constantly belittled and isolated; seeking comfort, she turns to alcohol and finds sola
S1 E2Episode 2
Apr 16, 202645 min
Ayumi discovers that Kei is actually a ghost who appears only in the Tsubokura family’s kitchen on moonlit nights, able to handle objects but not touch people; as he encourages her to face her situation and offers comfort through his cookin
S1 E3Episode 3
Apr 23, 202645 min
Ayumi’s life slowly begins to change after meeting Kei, whose presence becomes her emotional support amid a troubled marriage; as she investigates his past and uncovers a report of a man who fell from a mountain—possibly explaining why Kei
S1 E4Episode 4
Apr 30, 202645 min
Ayumi learns that Kei is actually Akira Wakabayashi, a chef left in a coma and Fujiko’s fiancé, but fears that revealing the truth may cause him to disappear; as her cooking begins to change and draw attention from Wataru, Ayumi continues i
S1 E5Episode 5
May 7, 202645 min
After learning that Kei is actually alive but trapped in a coma, Ayumi finally tells him the truth about his identity and his fiancée, Fujiko. Though heartbroken, Kei confesses his love for Ayumi and vows to complete his unfinished recipe n
S1 E6Episode 6
May 14, 202645 min
After completing the unfinished “Summer Polpette” recipe, Kei suddenly disappears from the kitchen and awakens from his coma in the hospital beside Fujiko. While Fujiko tearfully welcomes him back, Ayumi is left alone with the lingering mem
Starring
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
YU
Ryosuke Kato
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Secret Kitchen?
- The Secret Kitchen is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Secret Kitchen are there?
- The Secret Kitchen has 1 season and 11 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Secret Kitchen?
- The Secret Kitchen has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 18, 2026.
- Who stars in The Secret Kitchen?
- The Secret Kitchen stars Haruka Kinami, Mahiro Takasugi, Miori Takimoto, Mariko Tsutsui, Shunsuke Nakamura.
