The Emperor's Cook (2015)
The Emperor's Cook (2015)
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Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

Takeru Satoh
Tokuzo Akiyama

Haru Kuroki
Toshiko Takahama

Ryohei Suzuki
Shutaro Akiyama

Sei Ashina
Kayano

Kaoru Kobayashi

Tetta Sugimoto
Shuzo Akiyama

Ryu Morioka
Kayano

Jun Miho
Fuki Akiyama

Tetsuya Takeda
Shogo Kirizuka

Hisahide Sugimori
Creator / Novel

Kenta Kiritani
Shintaro Matsui

Yoshiko Morishita
Writer

Tasuku Emoto
Tatsukichi Yamagami

Hideaki Ito
Sergeant Yukichi Tanabe

Rena Ohtsuka
Akiyama Hatsue (Tokuzo's daughter)
Media.

Details.
Release DateApril 26, 2015
Original Name天皇の料理番
StatusEnded
Seasons1
Episodes12
Running Time46m
Genres
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This TV Show Is About.
japan
based on novel or book
culinary
Scripted
Wiki.
The Emperor's Cook (Japanese: 天皇の料理番, Hepburn: Tennō no Ryōriban) is a 2015 Japanese television drama based on the novel Tennō no Ryōriban by Hisahide Sugimori, depicting the life of imperial cook Tokuzō Akiyama. It premiered on TBS on 26 April 2015, starring Takeru Satoh in the lead role. The 1st episode is 108 minutes, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th episodes are 64 minutes long. The series was well received by the public, earning the highest viewership rating in its time slot during its run time.
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