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The Emperor's Cook

The Emperor's Cook

20157.41 Season12 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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'.

Created by Hisahide Sugimori
Written by Hisahide Sugimori, Yoshiko Morishita
Produced by Akihiko Ishimaru
NetworksTBS

Top Cast

Takeru Satoh

Takeru Satoh

Tokuzo Akiyama

Haru Kuroki

Haru Kuroki

Toshiko Takahama

Ryohei Suzuki

Ryohei Suzuki

Shutaro Akiyama

Kaoru Kobayashi

Kaoru Kobayashi

Tetta Sugimoto

Tetta Sugimoto

Shuzo Akiyama

Jun Miho

Jun Miho

Fuki Akiyama

Tetsuya Takeda

Tetsuya Takeda

Shogo Kirizuka

Themes & Keywords

japanbased on novel or bookculture clashchefhistorical dramaculinary artsmeiji periodtransitioncuisinefood culturecourt intriguegreat kantō earthquakeroyal cuisineera transitionwestern cuisine

About The Emperor's Cook

The Emperor's Cook is a drama series that first aired in 2015 exploring themes of japan, based on novel or book, culture clash, chef, historical drama, culinary arts. Created by Hisahide Sugimori, it stars Takeru Satoh, Haru Kuroki, Ryohei Suzuki. 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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