School Meals Time (Oishi Kyushoku) (2019)

Other name: おいしい給食, Oishii Kyushoku, Delicious Lunch

Description:

"School Meals Time (Oishi Kyushoku)" is a charming school gourmet comedy inviting audiences back to a 1980s junior high school. This film delves into the unexpectedly intense daily drama surrounding the highly anticipated school lunch. Far from being a simple meal, the school lunch becomes the focal point of a delightful and strategic "quiet battle" waged between the school's dedicated teachers and its eager students.

Set against the nostalgic backdrop of the 80s, the narrative humorously explores the lengths to which both sides will go to secure the most delicious and satisfying portions of the day's culinary offering. Every lunch period unfolds as a playful competition, with teachers and students employing various subtle tactics and clever schemes in their passionate quest to truly savor the meticulously prepared school meals. It's a lighthearted and relatable portrayal of the universal joy of food, showcasing how even within the structured environment of a junior high school, deliciousness can ignite surprising rivalries and heartwarming camaraderie.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Food; School