# Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (2016–2019) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/midnight-diner-tokyo-stories/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 92/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 90% |
| Creator | Joji Matsuoka |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Seasons | 2 (20 episodes) |
| Language | Japanese |
| Country | Japan |

## Quick answer

Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (2016–2019) is a Comedy, Drama series created by Joji Matsuoka, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (92%), Metascore (82/100), IMDb (8.2/10), TMDB fan (90%) across 2 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 92%.

## Celluloid verdict

A soothing modern classic of Japanese television — critics adored its warmth, restraint and the gravitas of Kaoru Kobayashi's Master, a comfort-watch par excellence that found a devoted international following on Netflix.

## Synopsis

In a tiny Tokyo diner that opens only from midnight to dawn, the enigmatic Master cooks whatever his customers request — and each dish unlocks a bittersweet story of heartbreak, regret or small redemption. An anthology of quiet, consoling humanism adapted from Yarō Abe's manga.

## Cast

Kaoru Kobayashi, Mansaku Fuwa, Toshiki Ayata, Joe Odagiri

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories worth watching?**
Yes — Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories earns a 87% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 92%, Metascore 82/100, IMDb 8.2/10, TMDB fan 90%. Audience snapshot is separate (92%). A soothing modern classic of Japanese television — critics adored its warmth, restraint and the gravitas of Kaoru Kobayashi's Master, a comfort-watch par excellence that found a devoted international following on Netflix.

**Why is Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories so highly rated?**
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories scores 87% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 92/100, Metacritic 82/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and TMDB fan rating 90%. The separate audience snapshot is 92%. A soothing modern classic of Japanese television — critics adored its warmth, restraint and the gravitas of Kaoru Kobayashi's Master, a comfort-watch par excellence that found a devoted international following on Netflix. See the full breakdown on the Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories series page.

**Is Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories on Prime Video?**
No — Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories on Netflix?**
Yes — Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories come out?**
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories first aired in 2016 and ran through 2019 (2016–2019). Created by Joji Matsuoka; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories are there?**
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories has 2 seasons across 20 episodes (2016–2019). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’s 20 episodes take roughly 15 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories?**
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories?**
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories stars Kaoru Kobayashi, Mansaku Fuwa, Toshiki Ayata, Joe Odagiri. Created by Joji Matsuoka.

**How many episodes are in Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories?**
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories has 20 episodes across 2 seasons (2016–2019).

**What is Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories about?**
In a tiny Tokyo diner that opens only from midnight to dawn, the enigmatic Master cooks whatever his customers request — and each dish unlocks a bittersweet story of heartbreak, regret or small redemption. An anthology of quiet, consoling humanism adapted from Yarō Abe's manga.

**Who created Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories?**
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories was created by Joji Matsuoka. It is a comedy, drama series from Japan, primarily in Japanese.

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