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'.
| Title | The Emperor's Cook |
|---|---|
| Year | 2015 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Country | Japan |
| Studio | TBS |
| Cast | Haru Kuroki, Takeru Satoh, Tetsuya Takeda, Ryohei Suzuki, Tetta Sugimoto, Jun Miho |
| Crew | Yoshiko Morishita (Writer) |
| Alternative Titles | Tenno no Ryoriban, 天皇の料理番, 천황의 요리사 |
| Keyword | japan, based on novel or book, culinary arts |
| First Air Date | Apr 26, 2015 |
| Last Air date | Jul 12, 2015 |
| Season | 1 Season |
| Episode | 12 Episode |
| Runtime | 46:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 7.30/ 10 by 34.00 users |
| Popularity | 12.491 |
| Language | Japanese |
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