The way into a man’s heart is through his stomach.

Or at least the beginning of love in Tomoya Ishida’s case.

Adapted from the manga series Mitsuya Sensei no Keikakutekina Ezuke by Matsumoto Ayaka, the Japanese BL Mr. Mitsuya’s Planned Feeding takes the comfort of home and turns it into the comforts of the heart.

And it all starts with food.

Tomoya Ishida (Sakai Taisei), a novice editor at Sophia Monthly, is unexpectedly tasked with retrieving a manuscript from renowned culinary researcher Ayumu Mitsuya (Yamazaki Masayoshi). When he meets the older man, he is captivated by his personality and culinary skills. As their interactions deepen, Tomoya realizes the pounding in his chest is more than admiration.

Mr. Mitsuya’s Planned Feeding doesn’t deviate much from its synopsis in the first two episodes, offering an endearing tale of two men in different stages of life finding comfort and companionship in each other.

And yet, it’s much more compelling than I expected it to be. While little happens, it’s unquestionably a soothing watch, weaving its way into the heart through relaxed laughs, good food, and simple pleasures.

Something is brewing between Mitsuya and Ishida, and while their story doesn’t promise to remain as comforting as it is now, it certainly promises to find comfort in each other.

And that’s what I’m here for.

For a series that focuses on life’s small, simple pleasures while subtly touching on homophobia, insecurity, and falling in love, check out Mr. Mitsuya’s Planned Feeding.

Rating- 4.5 out of 5