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The Emperor's Cook

Original title: 天皇の料理番

  • TV series
  • 2015
  • 1 season
  • 12 episodes

Created by Hisahide Sugimori

7.6

TMDB audience rating
7.6 out of 10 from 42 votes

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Overview

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'.

Roughly 9h 12m to watch every episode. This is an estimate: 12 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 46 minutes.

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Series cast and crew

  • Takeru Satoh

    Takeru SatohTokuzo Akiyama
    12 episodes

  • Haru Kuroki

    Haru KurokiToshiko Takahama
    12 episodes

  • Ryohei Suzuki

    Ryohei SuzukiShutaro Akiyama
    12 episodes

  • Kaoru Kobayashi

    Kaoru Kobayashi
    12 episodes

  • Tetta Sugimoto

    Tetta SugimotoShuzo Akiyama
    12 episodes

  • Jun Miho

    Jun MihoFuki Akiyama
    12 episodes

  • Tetsuya Takeda

    Tetsuya TakedaShogo Kirizuka
    12 episodes

  • Hideaki Ito

    Hideaki ItoSergeant Yukichi Tanabe
    1 episode

  • Rena OhtsukaAkiyama Hatsue (Tokuzo's daughter)
    1 episode

Created by
Hisahide Sugimori
Network
TBS

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