10 Things I Want to Do before I Turn 40

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.