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The Emperor's Cook (2015)

7.4/10 Ended 46 min Apr 26, 2015 1 Season
Drama

The drama series depicts the life of Tokuzo Akiyama, head chef of the Imperial Household Ministry’s Imperial Cuisine Division during the Taisho (1912-1926) and early Showa (1926-1989) eras. Based on a true story and book by Hisahide Sugimori, 'The Emperor’s Cook' follows the life of country boy, Akiyama, who arrives in Tokyo in pursuit of the culinary arts. Driven by a deep love for his wife and family, a great reverence for his teachers, strong reliance on friends and an abiding love for cooking, Akiyama eventually rises to become 'the Emperor’s cook'.

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Show Details

Original Title 天皇の料理番
Original Language JA
Status Ended
Type Scripted
Total Episodes 12
Total Seasons 1
Popularity 5.0

Networks

TBS
JP

Cast

Takeru Satoh
Takeru Satoh
Tokuzo Akiyama
12 episodes
Haru Kuroki
Haru Kuroki
Toshiko Takahama
12 episodes
Ryohei Suzuki
Ryohei Suzuki
Shutaro Akiyama
12 episodes
Kaoru Kobayashi
Kaoru Kobayashi
12 episodes
Tetta Sugimoto
Tetta Sugimoto
Shuzo Akiyama
12 episodes
Jun Miho
Jun Miho
Fuki Akiyama
12 episodes
Tetsuya Takeda
Tetsuya Takeda
Shogo Kirizuka
12 episodes
Hideaki Ito
Hideaki Ito
Sergeant Yukichi Tanabe
1 episodes
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Rena Ohtsuka
Akiyama Hatsue (Tokuzo's daughter)
1 episodes

Key Crew

Created By Hisahide Sugimori
Writer Yoshiko Morishita

Seasons

Season 1
Season 1
12 episodes 2015

Networks

TBS
JP

Keywords

japan based on novel or book culinary arts meiji period

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Rating
7.4
/10

Based on 37 votes

Details
First Air Date April 26, 2015
Last Air Date July 12, 2015
Country JP
Language JA
Status Ended
Popularity 5.0
Links
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