is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuki Isoya. It began serialization in Kodansha's manga magazine Kiss in October 2017.
Plot Set in 1951 in Kyoto, the series focuses on Ichika Kuwanoki, a widow who has a kitchen knife as a memento from her late husband. After the death of her husband from the war, Ichika becomes an appetizer chef at a restaurant in a hotel, desiring to be independent. She later becomes involved in a political marriage with Amane Yamaguchi, the third son of the elite Yamaguchi family, despite their age gap of 15 years.
Media Manga Written and illustrated by Yuki Isoya, Nagatan to Ao to: Ichika no Ryōrichō began serialization in Kodansha's manga magazine Kiss on October 25, 2017. The series' chapters have been collected into fifteen volumes as of March 2026.
Drama A live-action television drama adaptation was announced on October 5, 2022. The series was directed by Sōshi Matsumoto, with scripts written by Izumi Kawasaki and music composed by Gen Tanabe and Rachel Abstract. It starred Mugi Kadowaki and Ryuto Sakuma in lead roles. It aired from March 24 to May 26, 2023, on Wowow and aired for 10 episodes.
A second season was announced on September 4, 2025, with Kadowaki and Sakuma reprising their roles from the first season. The season premiered on February 20, 2026.
Reception The series was nominated for the 48th Kodansha Manga Award in the General category. In 2026, it was also nominated in the Daruma for Best Romance Manga category at the Japan Expo Awards.
References
External links