The Emperor's Cook
20151 Season46m episodes7.6
Drama
- Runtime
- 46m episodes
- Genre
- Drama
- Origin
- JP
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'.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet. It is in Japan.
Details
- Writing
- Yoshiko Morishita
- Status
- Ended
- First aired
- Apr 26, 2015
- Network
- TBS
- Studio
- TBS
Time to finish
9 hrs
12 episodes. About 2 weeks at an hour a night.
Cast
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