The Emperor's Cook(2015)
Drama
First Air Date: 2015-04-26
Average Runtime: 46m
Rating: 7.4
Votes: 39
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12
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'.
Keywords
japanbased on novel or bookculture clashchefhistorical dramaculinary artsmeiji periodtransitioncuisinefood culturecourt intriguegreat kantō earthquakeroyal cuisineera transitionwestern cuisine
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Season 1
Episodes: 12E01
Episode 1
Air Date: 2015-04-26
No episode overview available.
E02
Episode 2
Air Date: 2015-05-03
No episode overview available.
E03
Episode 3
Air Date: 2015-05-10
No episode overview available.
E04
Episode 4
Air Date: 2015-05-17
No episode overview available.
E05
Episode 5
Air Date: 2015-05-24
No episode overview available.
E06
Episode 6
Air Date: 2015-05-31
No episode overview available.
E07
Episode 7
Air Date: 2015-06-07
No episode overview available.
E08
Episode 8
Air Date: 2015-06-14
No episode overview available.
E09
Episode 9
Air Date: 2015-06-21
No episode overview available.
E10
Episode 10
Air Date: 2015-06-28
No episode overview available.
E11
Episode 11
Air Date: 2015-07-05
No episode overview available.
E12
Episode 12
Air Date: 2015-07-12
No episode overview available.
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