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The Emperor's Cook (2015)

TV Series ★ 7.4 46 min

Drama

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'.

Hisahide Sugimori Creator

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Released
April 26, 2015
Runtime
46 min
IMDb
tt4258302
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
TBS

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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

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Emperor's Cook 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'.
Who created The Emperor's Cook?
The Emperor's Cook was created by Hisahide Sugimori.
Who stars in The Emperor's Cook?
The Emperor's Cook stars Takeru Satoh, Haru Kuroki, Ryohei Suzuki, Kaoru Kobayashi.
When was The Emperor's Cook released?
The Emperor's Cook is a 2015 drama series.
Where can I watch The Emperor's Cook?
You can watch The Emperor's Cook with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.