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The Emperor's Cook

20151 seasonHisahide Sugimori
IMDb 7.7

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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'.

Drama
JapanBased On Novel Or BookCulture ClashChefHistorical DramaCulinary ArtsMeiji PeriodTransitionCuisineFood Culture

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What is The Emperor's Cook (2015) 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…

Who stars in The Emperor's Cook?

The Emperor's Cook stars Takeru Satoh (Tokuzo Akiyama), Haru Kuroki (Toshiko Takahama), Ryohei Suzuki (Shutaro Akiyama), Kaoru Kobayashi, Tetta Sugimoto (Shuzo Akiyama). The series was created by Hisahide Sugimori.

How many seasons does The Emperor's Cook have?

The Emperor's Cook has 1 seasons. There are 12 episodes in total.

Is The Emperor's Cook worth watching?

The Emperor's Cook holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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