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The Emperor's Cook

April 26, 2015 1 Season 12 Episodes JA
Ended
Drama
7.4

User Score

39 votes

About

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'.

Movie Info

Status: Ended
Created by: Hisahide Sugimori
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12
Network: TBS
Aired: 2015–2015

Top Cast

Takeru Satoh

Takeru Satoh

Tokuzo Akiyama

Haru Kuroki

Haru Kuroki

Toshiko Takahama

Ryohei Suzuki

Ryohei Suzuki

Shutaro Akiyama

Kaoru Kobayashi

Kaoru Kobayashi

Tetta Sugimoto

Tetta Sugimoto

Shuzo Akiyama

Jun Miho

Jun Miho

Fuki Akiyama

Tetsuya Takeda

Tetsuya Takeda

Shogo Kirizuka

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