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TV series

The Emperor's Cook

Original title: 天皇の料理番

2015 · 1 season · 12 episodes

Created by Hisahide Sugimori

7.6

TMDB audience score
42 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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'.

About 9h 12m to watch every episode. An estimate: 12 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 46 minutes.

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Main cast

  • Takeru Satoh
    Tokuzo Akiyama
    12 episodes

  • Haru Kuroki
    Toshiko Takahama
    12 episodes

  • Ryohei Suzuki
    Shutaro Akiyama
    12 episodes

  • Kaoru Kobayashi
    12 episodes

  • Tetta Sugimoto
    Shuzo Akiyama
    12 episodes

  • Jun Miho
    Fuki Akiyama
    12 episodes

  • Tetsuya Takeda
    Shogo Kirizuka
    12 episodes

  • Hideaki Ito
    Sergeant Yukichi Tanabe
    1 episode

  • Rena Ohtsuka
    Akiyama Hatsue (Tokuzo's daughter)
    1 episode

Seasons