Koda Mari is a green-haired police officer in the International Investigation Unit of the Higashi-Shinjuku Police Department. Energetic and cheerful, she's dedicated to helping anyone in need, regardless of nationality. Arikino Ryo is a Chinese interpreter at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Interpretation Center. He has committed himself to providing precise translations between officers, witnesses, and suspects. However, he decides to leave the police force after a painful incident. When Mari and Ryo cross paths, they join forces to solve all sorts of multinational cases. As they interact with foreign residents and share meals from around the world, Mari and Ryo's journey sheds light on the challenges and experiences of living in a foreign land. (Source: Japanese = NHK || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the manga series "Tokyo Salad Bowl - International Investigation Case Files" (東京サラダボウルー国際捜査事件簿―) by Kuromaru (黒丸). Edit Translation
- English
- Русский
- हिन्दी
- Español
- Native Title: 東京サラダボウル
- Also Known As: Токийский салат , 東京サラダボウル-国際捜査事件簿-
- Screenwriter: Kanazawa Tomoki
- Director: Kawai Hayato
- Genres: Food, Mystery
Where to Watch Tokyo Salad Bowl
Cast & Credits
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![Nao in Tokyo Salad Bowl Japanese Drama (2025)]( "Nao in Tokyo Salad Bowl Japanese Drama (2025)")
NaoKoda MariMain Role -
![Matsuda Ryuhei in Tokyo Salad Bowl Japanese Drama (2025)]( "Matsuda Ryuhei in Tokyo Salad Bowl Japanese Drama (2025)")
Matsuda RyuheiArikino RyoMain Role -
![Nakamura Aoi in Tokyo Salad Bowl Japanese Drama (2025)]( "Nakamura Aoi in Tokyo Salad Bowl Japanese Drama (2025)")
Nakamura AoiOda SatoruSupport Role -
![Takeda Rena in Tokyo Salad Bowl Japanese Drama (2025)]( "Takeda Rena in Tokyo Salad Bowl Japanese Drama (2025)")
Takeda RenaImai MomijiSupport Role -
![Nakagawa Daisuke in Tokyo Salad Bowl Japanese Drama (2025)]( "Nakagawa Daisuke in Tokyo Salad Bowl Japanese Drama (2025)")
Nakagawa DaisukeShakuno ReoSupport Role -
![Itose Soichi in Tokyo Salad Bowl Japanese Drama (2025)]( "Itose Soichi in Tokyo Salad Bowl Japanese Drama (2025)")
Itose Soichi"Volunteer"Support Role
Reviews
A detective drama that I instantly fell in love with
The story takes place primarily in the International Investigation Unit of the Higashi-Shinjuku Police Department. Here, our female lead, Koda Mari, is a young police officer known for her many quirks, like her green hair or her penchant for investigating “small” cases. She’s often assisted by a former detective turned translator, Arikino Ryo (Matsuda Ryuhei). In every episode, they interact with immigrants from different places, shedding light on the challenges and experiences of those living in a foreign land.The plot is fairly straightforward, with an episodic format with one case each, that also slowly putts in some backstory for the leads. Not all cases were equally compelling, but each one was at least engaging to follow.
From this, it may seem like just another detective drama at first, but something about the about the leads kept me glued on this one. Their dynamic was delightful to watch. Truly, the highlight of the whole show.
Personally, I thought the way they lured us into Arikino’s past and case to be perfectly done. Each episode kept me wanting to know more about him. He’s rather mysterious and inexpressive as a character, but he never felt flat or stiff thanks to his actor. Honestly, Matsuda Ryuhei was a real discovery for me.
The female lead also held her own, but maybe I have a soft spot for the actress and for quirky, sunshine characters.
The show is not without its faults, there are many things that left me like hmmm, like threads that weren’t properly solved or were simply dropped after a few episodes (like the food aspect). But, all in all, it has a wonderful cast, a solid plot, and some great acting.
So, give this drama a chance! It definitely exceeded my expectations!
