The Emperor's Cook

The Emperor's Cook (2015)

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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  • First Air Date: 2015-04-26
  • Last Air Date: 2015-07-12
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 12
  • Episode Runtime: 46 min.
  • Network: TBS
  • Creator: Hisahide Sugimori

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Seasons

  • Season 1

    12 Episodes

Trailer

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Cast

  • Takeru Satoh

    Tokuzo Akiyama

  • Haru Kuroki

    Toshiko Takahama

  • Ryohei Suzuki

    Shutaro Akiyama

  • Kaoru Kobayashi

  • Tetta Sugimoto

    Shuzo Akiyama

  • Jun Miho

    Fuki Akiyama

  • Tetsuya Takeda

    Shogo Kirizuka

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