Overview
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'.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Takeru Satoh
Tokuzo Akiyama
Haru Kuroki
Toshiko Takahama
Ryohei Suzuki
Shutaro Akiyama
Kaoru Kobayashi
Tetta Sugimoto
Shuzo Akiyama
Jun Miho
Fuki Akiyama
Tetsuya Takeda
Shogo Kirizuka
Hideaki Ito
Sergeant Yukichi Tanabe
Rena Ohtsuka
Akiyama Hatsue (Tokuzo's daughter)
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
The Emperor's Cook has 1 season with 12 episodes.
The Emperor's Cook premiered on April 26, 2015.
No, The Emperor's Cook has ended. The final episode aired on July 12, 2015.
The Emperor's Cook originally aired on TBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Emperor's Cook was created by Hisahide Sugimori.
The Emperor's Cook has a rating of 7.4/10 based on user reviews.
The Emperor's Cook is classified as Drama.