Tommy Watanabe, a kind-hearted but naïve Japanese yakiniku chef in Taiwan, believes that good food can make the world better. When a cynical teenager tells him to “become president and fix society,” Tommy takes it literally and launches an unlikely grassroots campaign. As his sincerity attracts public attention, a conman exploits Tommy’s trust and steals campaign donations, forcing him to confront the harsh realities behind idealism and politics.

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Meat the Future (2026)

November 6, 2026

ComedyDrama

Director: Kiyoto Naruse

Tommy Watanabe, a kind-hearted but naïve Japanese yakiniku chef in Taiwan, believes that good food can make the world better. When a cynical teenager tells him to “become president and fix society,” Tommy takes it literally and launches an unlikely grassroots campaign. As his sincerity attracts public attention, a conman exploits Tommy’s trust and steals campaign donations, forcing him to confront the harsh realities behind idealism and politics.

Director

Kiyoto Naruse Kiyoto Naruse

Cast

Mondo Otani Mondo Otani Ryoka Oshima Ryoka Oshima Eriku Yoza Eriku Yoza Vincent Liang Vincent Liang Karen Ying-Chen Hu Karen Ying-Chen Hu Dawen Dawen Toyoharu Kitamura Toyoharu Kitamura Wang Po-jen Wang Po-jen