Kyodo Television, the company behind the popular drama, and publisher Fan Guild have teamed up to create the ultimate moving IP! “One More Table!” ~Restart Your Life Restaurant~” Pre-release on Comic Seymour on Saturday, October 25th [Comic Owl]
Fangild Inc. Press release: October 25, 2025 To Members of the Press Kyodo Television, the company behind the popular drama, and publisher Fan Guild have teamed up to create the ultimate moving IP! “One More Table!” ~Restart Your Life Restaurant~” will be available for pre-order on Comic Seymour on Saturday, October 25th [Comic Owl] Fangild Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Umeki Yomiko) has begun pre-release of the digital comic “One More Table! ~Restart Your Life Restaurant~,” co-produced with Kyodo Television Inc. (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Ishihara Takashi), on Comic C’moa starting today. This work is the first in a project by Kyodo Television, which has produced numerous popular dramas such as “Tales of the Unusual,” and digital comic publisher Fan Guild, to create original drama and comic stories based on the theme of “emotional IP.” Producer Fumi Hashimoto, who has produced numerous popular works such as “Hitomichi no Jinji,” “Laughing Matryoshka,” and “Marumo no Okite,” has teamed up with up-and-coming comic artist Yukiya Oshima. This is the ultimate human drama comic, a
life-encouraging anthem that says, “People can regenerate at any time.”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/110614/36/110614-36-0da15107d7b80ec0bba2f50e135d1921-1063×1500.jpg (C)Yukie Oshima/Kyodo Television/FUNGUILD Synopsis “Once I turn 65, will society and my wife treat me like a nobody?” “Would you like to work at my restaurant?” Miyake Satoshi has devoted himself to his work for many years. On the day he retired, his wife asked for a
divorce…and then he lost his house in a fire. “Once I turn 65, will society and my wife treat me like a nobody?” One day, Miyake meets a woman named Kano Chika. “Would you like to work at our restaurant?” After hearing Chika’s desire to somehow revive her late grandfather’s Restaurant Ginharu, Miyake decides to work at Ginharu. However, despite having no prior cooking experience, the job he’s been given is that of head chef! Retirement, middle-aged divorce, conflict with one’s mother, and quirky friends. Setbacks and comebacks, regrets and joys, and connections between people. A heartwarming human story that will inspire people of all ages begins!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/110614/36/110614-36-3d0bf406a93e5f3dee5be04fe14455fa-1920×1418.jpg After 43 years of service, Miyake retired at the age of 65, only to be met with a single request from his wife: “I want a divorce.” Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/110614/36/110614-36-90e25be12badcdc388e6c7b762e1cb25-1920×1418.jpg For some reason, his house burns down, and he loses not only his job and family, but his home as well.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/110614/36/110614-36-9c945f55a6179fb2b89085eff2606312-1920×1418.jpg In the midst of his despair, he meets a woman named Chika by chance and is led to an atmospheric restaurant…
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/110614/36/110614-36-c870b70cb594ed0a09b0366dff68767c-1600×1650.jpg Also pay attention to the “connections between people” that Miyake and Chika encounter. Price: [Single-episode version] ¥150 per episode (38 pages) / [Digital book version] ¥510 per volume (127 pages) Click here for the work page: https://www.cmoa.jp/title/338803/ Comment from Author Yukiya Oshima This work is based on the themes of “challenge” and “connections between people.” I hope viewers will see how the characters, who are often overwhelmed and confused, gradually move forward through the revival of the restaurant. Because the story is set in a Western-style restaurant, the dishes are ones that everyone has tried at least once, and they become small bridges that connect people in the story. It’s not just a meal. A single plate of rice can give someone a push or melt away misunderstandings. I hope viewers can experience that “taste of opportunity.” Every time you turn a page, everyone will want to face their own challenges once again. I hope this story will become a song of encouragement like that. Yukie Oshima A manga duo who debuted in 2020. They create works in a variety of genres, including comedy, Japanese-style fantasy, and romance. They continue to gain new fans with stories that touch readers’ hearts and captivating illustrations. (X:@yukieoshima) Comment from Kyodo Television Producer Fumi Hashimoto A memo titled “Retirement Restaurant” has been lurking in my project files for over a decade. It was a drama about a group of people who have retired and get together to open a restaurant and enjoy their second lives. Even though they may be “retired,” people in their 60s are still active and full of energy, with many things they want to do. I’ve always wanted to make a drama with a 60-year-old as the main character, conveying the message that life can be challenging and enjoyable at any age. A few years ago, when we began discussing developing an IP with Fan Guild, they took notice of “Retirement Restaurant.” Based on this concept, Oshima Yukiya added a young heroine and characters who are feeling
discouraged by life, creating a story in which the restaurant is revived and the characters also take on new “challenges.” I hope that this content, through comics and drama, will serve as an anthem that encourages people to take on challenges and enjoy life at any age. First, please enjoy the comic version with its heartwarming story and beautiful illustrations by Yukiya Oshima. Fumi Hashimoto TV drama producer. Joined Kyodo Television in 2002. He has worked on numerous popular dramas, including “Mei-chan’s Butler,” “Freeter, Ie o Kau,” and “Marumo no Okite.” Recent works include “Jinji no Hitomi,” “Laughing Matryoshka,” and “Tsuyuure ni, Te wo Tsunagu.” Media Information To commemorate the release of the new book, an interview article has been published in “Hon no Hikidashi.” Please also take a look at comments from Professor Oshima Yukiya. ■ “One More Table! ~Restart Your Life Restaurant~,” a joint production by Kyodo Television, the company behind the popular drama series, and publisher Fan Guild, is now available! https://hon-hikidashi.jp/news/82257/ ■Special interview with Oshima Yukiya, author of the new comic “One More Table! ~Restart Your Life Restaurant~”! A comic series
co-produced by Kyodo Television, the company behind the popular drama, and publisher Fan Guild is now available.
https://hon-hikidashi.jp/book-person/82268/ Campaign Information To commemorate the release of the new book, we are currently running and planning to run various campaigns. ＜Comic C’mon Advance Distribution Campaign＞ Comic C’moa will be running a pre-release campaign during the following period, offering great value. ・ Period: Saturday, October 25th – Friday, November 7th ・ Single-issue version: Volume 1 free, Volume 2 50% off https://www.cmoa.jp/title/338803/ ・ Digital book version Volume 1: Extended trial reading
https://www.cmoa.jp/title/339434/vol/1/ *The digital book version is a combined edition containing volumes 1 to 4 of the individual stories. ＜X Follow & Repost Campaign＞ We’re running a campaign on X during the following period. Follow and repost to enter a chance to win some great prizes.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/110614/36/110614-36-ac6db7a693fe3d06a29087ecab00dcc7-3900×1755.png ・ Period: October 25th (Saturday) to November 25th (Tuesday) ・ Content: X ( ＜Voice Comic Campaign＞ We are planning to release a voice comic for “One More Table! ~Restart Your Life Restaurant~” on the following dates. We will deliver the lines and inner thoughts of characters, including Miyake and Chika, in a highly realistic manner. ・ Period: Streaming begins Saturday, November 22nd ・ Cast: Ryo Tachibana (as Satoshi Miyake) / Serina Hirai (as Chika Kano) / Ikuko Sakamoto (as Yuko Miyake) / Marika (as Keiko Kano) ・ Distribution method: Fan Guild Channel (@funguild.channel) About Kyodo Television Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/110614/36/110614-36-dac5b43329adfb778fa9d3118bf686f2-300×118.jpg Founded in 1958 as Kyodo Television News Co., Ltd., the company changed its name to Kyodo Television Co., Ltd. in 1970 and is a comprehensive production company that creates Japan’s leading video content. In addition to television programs and films, the company produces original content for streaming, web and mobile content, and even supports corporate video production, commercial planning and production, and event implementation. The production and technical departments work together to handle a wide range of tasks, from planning and production to filming and editing. Company Name: Kyodo Television Inc. Address: Hama-Rikyu Parkside Place, 11th and 12th floors, 5-6-10 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: President and CEO, Takashi Ishihara Business: Planning and production of broadcast programs, films, and video content; planning and production of events and advertising content; and sales Materials, production technology, editing, and more About the digital comic label “Comic Owl” Image
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