10 Things I Want to Do before I Turn 40
Tojo Suzume, who has been single for over 10 years and spends his days just going back and forth between his office and home, realizes that there are only three months left until his 40th birthday. Suzume makes a list…
Tojo Suzume, a 39-year-old office worker whose life has settled into a quiet routine between his desk and his apartment, suddenly realizes he's only three months away from turning 40. Struck by a quiet existential crisis, he scribbles down a whimsical '10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40' list—from eating a towering parfait to finding love again. Enter Tanaka Keishi, his younger, effortlessly confident coworker who offers to help him check off each item. What starts as a sweet, almost childlike adventure soon blossoms into a tender, slow-burn romance that forces Suzume to confront his fears, embrace vulnerability, and ask himself if it's ever too late to start living. Blending the cozy charm of Japanese slice-of-life with the emotional weight of a midlife awakening, this series is as much about self-discovery as it is about falling in love—with all the awkward, adorable, and heartbreaking steps in between.
