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 | Takeru Satoh, Haru Kuroki, Ryohei Suzuki, Kaoru Kobayashi, Tetta Sugimoto, Jun Miho |
| Crew | Hisahide Sugimori (Novel), Hirohide Shida (Music Producer), Hisahide Sugimori (Original Story), Yoshiko Morishita (Screenplay), Takefumi Haketa (Original Music Composer), Yutaka Yamada (Original Music Composer) |
| Alternative Titles | Tenno no Ryoriban, 天皇の料理番, TBSテレビ60周年特別企画 天皇の料理番, 日曜劇場 天皇の料理番, 천황의 요리사 |
| Keyword | japan, based on novel or book, culture clash, chef, historical drama, culinary arts, meiji period, transition, cuisine, food culture, court intrigue, great kantō earthquake, royal cuisine, era transition, western cuisine |
| 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: | 7.40/ 10 by 39.00 users |
| Popularity | 2.927 |
| Language | Japanese |
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