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Chinese Cuisine Served Star Leo Style (2003)

Chinese Cuisine Served Star Leo Style poster
Original title
熱烈的中華飯店
Directed by
Suzuki Masayuki, Kimura Tatsuaki, Narita Gaku
Cast
Suzuki Kyoka, Ninomiya Kazunari, Shiina Kippei, Katsumura Masanobu, Azuma Mikihisa, Takahashi Katsumi, Ishiguro Ken, Seto Asaka
Genre
drama television series
Country
Japan
Length
1 season, 10 episodes
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This Japanese drama series from 2003 is set in a Chinese restaurant. It follows the staff and their over-the-top antics as they serve customers and deal with comedic situations. The show features exaggerated performances and a lively soundtrack.

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What happens

『熱烈的中華飯店』(ねつれつてきちゅうかはんてん)は、2003年1月8日 - 3月12日にフジテレビ(CX)系列にて放映されたコメディードラマ。全話の平均視聴率は8.9%。視聴率の不振により、全11話の予定が全10話に短縮された。 非常に派手で大げさな演出が売りだった。BGMを収録したサウンドトラックが発売され、中華料理を取り上げる場面に使われることが多い。 大半がドラマでは脇役で活躍する演技派が揃っているのも特徴であった。 (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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