The Emperor's Cook(2015)

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  • Drama

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

    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

  • Hideaki Ito

    Hideaki Ito

    Sergeant Yukichi Tanabe

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Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

12

Last Air Date

Jul 12, 2015

Network

TBS

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