Series
The Emperor's Cook
2015 · 1 season · Drama
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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'.
Cast
Takeru Satoh
Tokuzo Akiyama
Haru Kuroki
Toshiko Takahama
Ryohei Suzuki
Shutaro Akiyama
Kaoru Kobayashi
Tetta Sugimoto
Shuzo Akiyama
Jun Miho
Fuki Akiyama
Tetsuya Takeda
Shogo Kirizuka
Crew
- Yoshiko MorishitaScreenplay
- Hisahide SugimoriNovel
- Akihiko IshimaruProducer
- Takefumi HaketaOriginal Music Composer
- Yutaka YamadaOriginal Music Composer
Details
- First aired
- April 26, 2015
- Last aired
- July 12, 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Original language
- Japanese
- Episodes
- 12
- Genres
- Drama
Seasons
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