: Through Victoria and Aletta, the show subtly explores themes of isolation and prejudice, making Nekoya’s "all are welcome" policy feel even more like a sanctuary.
The first half introduces us to , a lion-man gladiator who has been a regular for over twenty years. His story is one of desperation turned to triumph. Captured and forced to fight for his freedom, Lionel discovered the door to Nekoya in his holding cell just before his first match. Isekai Shokudou Episode 5
: Seeing the flashback to the Old Master (voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue) adds a rich layer of history to the restaurant. : Through Victoria and Aletta, the show subtly