The Emperor's Cook

Name: The Emperor's Cook
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015-04-26
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Takeru Satoh, Haru Kuroki, Ryohei Suzuki, Kaoru Kobayashi, Tetta Sugimoto

7.4First aired 2015-04-26Last aired 2015-07-12Status: Ended

Drama

Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12
Networks: TBS

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'.