Heartbroken Chocolatier (2014) puts the Drama vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Jun Matsumoto, Satomi Ishihara, and Asami Mizukawa, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 4.4/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Heartbroken Chocolatier (2014)
Also known as: 失恋的巧克力职人, Un chocolatier de l'amour perdu, 失恋朱古力, Shitsuren Chocolatier
First aired: January 13, 2014
Runtime: 45 min
Networks: Fuji TV
Cast: Jun Matsumoto, Satomi Ishihara, Asami Mizukawa, Kiko Mizuhara, Junpei Mizobata, Kasumi Arimura
After graduating from high school, Sota Koyurugi studies bakery at an institute. In high school, he fell in love with beautiful Saeko. Because of Sota's effort, he is able to have a romantic relationship with Saeko right before Christmas. Saeko though tells Sota that she will be unable to meet him on Valentine's Day, but can meet him on the day before Valentine's Day. On that day, Sota gives Saeko chocolate that he made, but she doesn't accept his gift. Saeko tells him that she didn't think they were dating. Sota is heartbroken, but he doesn't give up hope.
To make Saeko love him, he travels to France with little money and studies chocolate there. This is because Saeko loves chocolate. 5 years later, Sota becomes a first-class Chocolatier. Now back in Japan, Sota opens his very own store.
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