The series ran 1 season across 12 episodes and has ended.
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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'.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.7/10 | 71% |
| TMDB | 7.6/1042 votes | 29% |
| Balasaur Score | 77 | 100% |
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 12 ep2015 |
Key crew
- Hisahide SugimoriCreator
- Yoshiko MorishitaScreenplay
- Takefumi HaketaOriginal Music Composer
- Yutaka YamadaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Takeru SatohTokuzo Akiyama
- Haru KurokiToshiko Takahama
- Ryohei SuzukiShutaro Akiyama
- Kaoru Kobayashi
- Tetta SugimotoShuzo Akiyama
- Jun MihoFuki Akiyama
- Tetsuya TakedaShogo Kirizuka
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