'Tonight, in the Secret Kitchen' Finale Airs; Cast Celebrates Wrap with Emotional Comments

The final episode of the Fuji TV Thursday drama 'Tonight, in the Secret Kitchen' aired on June 18, marking the end of its three-month filming run. The series, starring Haruka Kinami, follows a housewife who, after suffering emotional abuse from her husband, finds love with an Italian chef in a secret nighttime kitchen—a fantasy romance blending love and cooking.

As filming wrapped, the set was filled with warmth and applause. Mariko Tsutsui, who played Kyoko Tsubokura, expressed gratitude to the staff and cast for supporting her through the challenging role, admitting she may have sometimes projected an unpleasant aura on set. Shunsuke Nakamura, who played Wataru Tsubokura, reflected on his final scene as a "thrilling moment" and praised the young and female energies on set, vowing that "the older generation won't lose."

The cast and crew, who had worked together for approximately three months, shared a heartfelt wrap-up, with laughter and sincere dedication to every scene. The series aired weekly on Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. on Fuji TV and has been praised as a dreamy love story for adult audiences.