Overview
Series synopsis
Lunch Break Lovers, also known as 50分間の恋人 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on ABC TV on January 18, 2026. It ended on March 15, 2026. It stars Kei Inoo, Honoka Matsumoto, Ryosuke Mikata and Manatsu Akimoto.
An eccentric loner and a workaholic woman grow closer over shared lunch breaks—but when she discovers he's a top game designer at her rival company, their secret romance gets complicated.
Premise
An eccentric loner and a workaholic woman grow closer over shared lunch breaks—but when she discovers he's a top game designer at her rival company, their secret romance gets complicated.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kei Inoo as Haru Amami
- Honoka Matsumoto as Naho Karashima
- Ryosuke Mikata as Yuta Shibuya
- Manatsu Akimoto as Remi Shiomi
- Kuroda Koki as Wataru Karashima
- Oideyasu Oda as Daisuke Yoneda
- Mitsuomi Takahashi as Kyohei Kurihara
- Tae Kimura as Shima Anno
Supporting cast
- Masaki Okita as Sakura Osake
- Kentaro Tamura as Koji Hikawa
- Kurumi Nakata as Hitomi Nashimoto
- Shima Tabata as Akie Kojiya
Guest cast
- Mariko Akama as 辛島菜帆の母/辛島みのり
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 18, 2026 | March 15, 2026 |
Season 1 preview
8 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 18, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 25, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 1, 2026 |
Production
Genres
Drama
Country
JP
Original language
ja
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 18, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 15, 2026 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |