Odagiri Joe is a Japanese actor and director who was born in Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture, on&nbsp;February 16, 1976. He was granted a place at&nbsp;Kochi University, but rejected the offer in favor of studying film in the USA at&nbsp;California State University, in Fresno. He made his TV acting drama debut in the Kamen Rider series title “Kamen Rider Kuuga” in 2000, following up with his big-screen bow in “Azumi” (2003). He has since gone on to star in scores of Japanese movie titles, including “Air Doll” (2009), “Ernesto” (2017), “Pumpkin and Mayonnaise” (2017), and the Chinese movie “Saturday Fiction” (2019).

Odagiri Joe

Tsuchida (Asami Usuda) lives with her boyfriend Seiichi (Taiga Nakano) in a humble home, enjoying their often mundane but love-filled lives together.

He is a budding musician, but suddenly finds himself at an unexpected crossroads, unable to channel his energy into writing new songs.

Meanwhile, Tsuchida has been left with the unenviable job of finding the money to pay the bills – so has taken to working in a hostess bar to make ends meet while her jobless boyfriend mopes at home.

But when he discovers what she really does for a living – and learns that she has possibly slept with one of her clients – Seiichi resolves to find work.

He lands a soulless cleaning job, which drives him further into sorrow. And to complicate matters further, Tsuchida’s old flame Hagio(Joe Odagiri) returns to the scene – and reveals that he wants her to be his girlfriend again.

Who will win the tug-of-war for Tsuchida’s heart?

This movie was based on a manga series of the same name by artist Kiriko Nananan.

“Pumpkin and Mayonnaise” is a 2017 Japanese film that was adapted for the screen and directed by Tominaga Masanori.

Pumpkin and Mayonnaise

Pumpkin Lovers Team

The Master (Kaoru Kobayashi), owner of a tiny Tokyo izakaya, opens his restaurant from midnight to 7am, serving a unique clientele seeking more than just food. His modest four-item menu belies his willingness to cook anything for his patrons, who range from a gangster to an elderly man meticulously tracking his remaining meals. The film explores the interconnected lives of various customers, including funeral enthusiasts, a frustrated book publishing employee, an elderly woman struggling with memory loss, and the son of a former patron. Through their interactions at the late-night diner, each character reveals intimate stories of struggle, connection, and human resilience. This 2016 Japanese film, directed by Joji Matsuoka, offers a poignant glimpse into the diverse lives that converge in one small, extraordinary restaurant.

Midnight Diner 2

👨‍🍳 Food chefs Team🍲

Kokoro Kurosawa (Haru Kuroki), a former Olympic Judo Team hopeful whose career ended due to injury, finds new purpose in manga publishing at the weekly magazine "Vibes". Senior editor Kei Iokibe (Joe Odagiri) mentors her in the intricate world of manga editing, sparking her passion for discovering new artists and navigating the challenging publishing landscape. As the industry struggles with the rise of ebooks, Kokoro dedicates herself to finding innovative ways to boost manga sales and revitalize the magazine. Adapted from the manga series "Juhan Shuttai!" by Naoko Matsuda, this is a 2016 Japanese comedy drama directed by Nobuhiro Doi.

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📖 Manga Art Team 📖

In a small Tokyo alley, the Master (Kaoru Kobayashi) runs a unique izakaya that opens only after midnight, serving a diverse clientele of gangsters, strippers, and local characters. When Tamako Kawashima (Takaoka Saki), a homeless girl, begs for a job, the Master hires her and discovers her exceptional cooking skills. As patrons' lives intertwine within the intimate bar, the film explores their personal stories and connections. Amidst the nightly gatherings and shared meals, an unexpected possibility of romance emerges for the Master, challenging his long-standing single status. This 2014 Japanese movie was directed by Joji Matsuoka, offering a warm, slice-of-life narrative centered around human connections in an unconventional dining setting.

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