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The Emperor's Cook
The Emperor's Cook
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The Emperor's Cook

2015–2015
Created byHisahide Sugimori
1 Season
12 Episodes

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 SatohTokuzo AkiyamaHaru KurokiToshiko TakahamaRyohei SuzukiShutaro AkiyamaKaoru KobayashiTetta SugimotoShuzo AkiyamaJun MihoFuki AkiyamaTetsuya TakedaShogo KirizukaHideaki ItoSergeant Yukichi TanabeRena OhtsukaAkiyama Hatsue (Tokuzo's daughter)
DETAILS
GENRES
Drama
STATUSEnded
RATING
7.4
NETWORK
TBS
EPISODES
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