Series synopsis
Minato's Laundromat, also known as みなと商事コインランドリー is a Japanese drama comedy television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on July 7, 2022. It ended on September 21, 2023. It was created by Yuzu Tsubaki. It stars Takuya Kusakawa, Sho Nishigaki, Seiji Fukushi and Yu Inaba.
Akira Minato, a middle-aged coin laundry owner, befriends Shintarō Katsuki, a high schooler. Their bond deepens as Shintarō learns about Akira's identity.
Premise
Akira Minato, a middle-aged coin laundry owner, befriends Shintarō Katsuki, a high schooler. Their bond deepens as Shintarō learns about Akira's identity.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Takuya Kusakawa as Minato Akira
- Sho Nishigaki as Katsuki Shintaro
- Seiji Fukushi as Sakuma Takayuki
- Yu Inaba as Sakuma Hiiragi
- Tomoya Oku as Asuka
- Hana Toyoshima as Katsuki Sakurako
- Sayuri Inoue as Machida Saki
Guest cast
- Neo Inoue as Mami
- Akitoshi Ohtaki as Fish Store's Owner
- Hayakawa Ruka as Asuka's Friend
- Nana Komaki
- Himari Orita
- Tanaka Takahiro
- Shoma Nagumo as Akira's Classmate
- Yumeki Uenoyama as Katsuki Yutaro / Young Katsuki Shintaro
- Ryota Nagano as Asahi Sota
- Takashi Matsuo as Himself
- Kouhei Takeda as Shin's teacher
- Haruto Shiratori
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | July 7, 2022 | September 22, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 12 | July 6, 2023 | September 21, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Laid-Back Midsummer Love! Upon inheriting his grandfather's coin laundromat, a middle-aged Minato Akira gives up his former corporate life to run the well-loved coin laundry shop peacefully. One fine day, a high school student by the name of Katsuki Shintaro enters the laundromat and despite the age difference between them, both Shintaro and Akira quickly become good friends. During a conversation Akira surprises Sintaro when he reveals he is gay. |
July 7, 2022 |
| 2 |
“Friend” Is a Magical Word!? Despite the age gap between them, Akira and Shintaro find themselves getting closer and closer by the day, to a point where Shintaro's fierce pursuit of Akira has the latter overwhelmed. One day, while Shintaro is busy texting Akira from school, he is caught by his classmate, Asuka, who is intrigued by Shintaro's secret love interest. Meanwhile, although Shintaro is persistent about his effort towards Akira, he is ultimately seen holding hands and walking around with a beautiful classmate of his. |
July 14, 2022 |
| 3 |
A Love Rival Appears! Upon further revelation, Shintaro is surprised to find out that Akira and Asuka have known each other from the very beginning and even went to a bathhouse together in the past. The nature of their close friendship eventually leaves Shintaro feeling a little jealous. Around the same time, Akira receives an invitation to attend his high school reunion but something that happened in the past has him hesitating about the get-together |
July 21, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mutual Love… Sweet Days Minato has always had trouble saying "I like you" to Katsuki, which is starting to really bother Katsuki. |
July 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
Tanabata Wishes and Nervous Cohabitation Katsuki has to move in with Minato because of construction at his home, but not long afterwards the two of them receive a surprising piece of information. |
July 13, 2023 |
| 3 |
Shintaro and Asuka’s Worries… Minato invites Katsuki to go to a summer festival together, but the two of them end up at odds because of a small action. |
July 20, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 7, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 21, 2023 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |