Dagashi Kashi

Aired: 2016

Dagashi Kashi is a TV anime based on Kotoyama's manga serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday, aired from January 2016. The story follows Kokonotsu Shikada, son of a rural dagashi (cheap sweets) shop owner, who is visited by Hotaru Shidare, daughter of a major confectionery company president, who shares her passion and knowledge about dagashi. The series features many real dagashi products like Umaibo, Butamen, and Young Donuts, humorously introducing their history and appeal. A work overflowing with love for nostalgic dagashi culture. Produced by feel.