TV Mini-Series (2013) starring Satomi Kobayashi as Akiko, 7.5/10 IMDb — Highly regarded.
Pan to sûpu to neko biyori (パンとスープとネコ日和) is the tv mini-series Satomi Kobayashi appeared in during 2013,
and a marker of the mature middle period of her career — year 31 of her on-screen career.
Pan to sûpu to neko biyori in the Filmography
Pan to sûpu to neko biyori is
credit #38 of 56 in the chronological filmography, released 31 years after Satomi Kobayashi’s 1982 debut and 12 years before her most recent 2025 credit. It is the only tv mini-series she released in 2013.
| Chronological position | credit #38 of 56 |
|---|---|
| TV Mini-Series rank | #1 of 7 in this format |
| 2010s position | #4 of 13 in the 2010s |
| Age at release | 48 years (born 1965) |
| 2013 output | 1 credit (this title is the only one) |
| Comedy genre peer set | 14 credits share this genre tag |
| Previous credit | Don Quixote (2011) — 2 years earlier |
| Following credit | Pale Moon (2014) — 1 year later |
| IMDb identifier | tt2936862 |
The Role — Akiko
The Character
Akiko
In Pan to sûpu to neko biyori, Kobayashi inhabits Akiko — a role calibrated to the mature middle period of her career. The performance carries the restraint and observational stillness that has come to define her later filmography.
Original Japanese Titling
| Japanese title | パンとスープとネコ日和 |
|---|---|
| English release title | Pan to sûpu to neko biyori |
Genre Footprint
The film is catalogued under Comedy on IMDb — placing it among highly regarded entries in Kobayashi’s filmography.
The Production
Format & Vital Statistics
| Format | TV Mini-Series |
|---|---|
| Year | 2013 · 2010s |
| Runtime | 1h |
| IMDb rating | 7.5 / 10 |
| Votes | 145 |
In the Career Arc
Position in a 44-Year Career
Released in 2013, this tv mini-series sits in the mature middle period of her career, year 31 after Kobayashi’s 1982 debut in I Are You, You Am Me.
Critical Position vs Career Median
The 7.5/10 IMDb score (from 145 votes) lands
+0.7 above
her career median of 6.8. Reception band: Highly regarded.
Full Catalogue Record
Production & Billing
| Broadcast run | 2013–2013 (1 years) |
|---|---|
| Cast billing position | #1 (lead/principal) |
| Credited as | actress |
Regional Release Titles (5)
| Region | Title | Language | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 面包和汤和猫咪好天气 | CMN | |
| DE | Bread, Soup and Good Weather for Cats | imdbDisplay | |
| HK | 麵包和湯和貓咪好天氣 | CMN | |
| JP | Bread, Soup and Good Weather for Cats | EN | |
| JP | パンとスープとネコ日和 | JA | imdbDisplay |
About Pan to sûpu to neko biyori
What role does Satomi Kobayashi play in Pan to sûpu to neko biyori?
Satomi Kobayashi plays Akiko in Pan to sûpu to neko biyori (2013), a tv mini-series.
How is Pan to sûpu to neko biyori rated on IMDb?
Pan to sûpu to neko biyori holds an IMDb score of 7.5/10 from 145 votes — +0.7 above Satomi Kobayashi's career median of 6.8.
What is the original Japanese title of Pan to sûpu to neko biyori?
The original Japanese title is パンとスープとネコ日和, released in 2013.
How long is Pan to sûpu to neko biyori?
Pan to sûpu to neko biyori runs 1h.
