The read
The series ran 1 season across 12 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
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'.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
41 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 12 ep2015 |
Key crew
- Yoshiko MorishitaScreenplay
- Takefumi HaketaOriginal Music Composer
- Yutaka YamadaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Takeru SatohTokuzo Akiyama
- Haru KurokiToshiko Takahama
- Ryohei SuzukiShutaro Akiyama
- Kaoru KobayashiCast
- Tetta SugimotoShuzo Akiyama
- Jun MihoFuki Akiyama
- Tetsuya TakedaShogo Kirizuka
Themes
japanbased on novel or bookculture clashchefhistorical dramaculinary artsmeiji periodtransitioncuisinefood culturecourt intriguegreat kantō earthquake