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Minato's Laundromat

Minato's Laundromat

20227.52 Seasons24 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Akira Minato, a middle-aged coin laundry owner, befriends Shintarō Katsuki, a high schooler. Their bond deepens as Shintarō learns about Akira's identity.

Created by Sawa Kanzume
Written by Sawa Kanzume, Yuzu Tsubaki
Produced by Yukitoshi Komatsu, Ayano Kimura
NetworksTV TokyoTV AichiTVQTV OsakaTVhTSC

Top Cast

Takuya Kusakawa

Takuya Kusakawa

Minato Akira

Sho Nishigaki

Sho Nishigaki

Katsuki Shintaro

Seiji Fukushi

Seiji Fukushi

Sakuma Takayuki

Yu Inaba

Yu Inaba

Sakuma Hiiragi

Tomoya Oku

Tomoya Oku

Asuka

Hana Toyoshima

Hana Toyoshima

Katsuki Sakurako

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Themes & Keywords

love trianglelaundromathigh schoolunrequited lovebased on mangafirst loveolder man younger man relationshipbrother sister relationshipgay relationshipage-gap relationshipslow burn romancefriends to loversboys' love (bl)instant attractioninner monologuelimerence

About Minato's Laundromat

Minato's Laundromat is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of love triangle, laundromat, high school, unrequited love, based on manga, first love. Created by Sawa Kanzume, it stars Takuya Kusakawa, Sho Nishigaki, Seiji Fukushi. Akira Minato, a middle-aged coin laundry owner, befriends Shintarō Katsuki, a high schooler. Their bond deepens as Shintarō learns about Akira's identity.

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