The Emperor's Cook (2015)

IMDb

7.7

/761/

Trakt

/13/

TMDb

/36/

Network: TBS

Episode Runtime: 46 min.

Season Runtime: 552 min.

Status: Ended

Certification: NR

The Emperor's Cook (2015)

Season 1 (April 26, 2015, midnight)

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'.

Genres: Biography, Drama, History

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