The Emperor's Cook(2015)
The Emperor's Cook Synopsis
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'.
The Emperor's Cook (2015) is a drama series that premiered on April 26, 2015, spanning 1 season and 12 episodes. It stars Takeru Satoh, Haru Kuroki, Ryohei Suzuki and Kaoru Kobayashi. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2015-04-26
- Last aired:
- 2015-07-12
The Emperor's Cook Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takeru Satoh
as Tokuzo Akiyama
Haru Kuroki
as Toshiko Takahama
Ryohei Suzuki
as Shutaro Akiyama
Kaoru Kobayashi
Tetta Sugimoto
as Shuzo Akiyama
Jun Miho
as Fuki Akiyama
Tetsuya Takeda
as Shogo Kirizuka
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The Emperor's Cook Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Emperor's Cook – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Emperor's Cook?
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The Emperor's Cook (2015) is available to stream on Hulu, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Emperor's Cook are there?
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The Emperor's Cook has 1 season and 12 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 26, 2015.
Is The Emperor's Cook still running?
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No. The Emperor's Cook is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on July 12, 2015.
Who is in the cast of The Emperor's Cook?
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The Emperor's Cook (2015) stars Takeru Satoh, Haru Kuroki, Ryohei Suzuki, Kaoru Kobayashi and Tetta Sugimoto. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Emperor's Cook any good?
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The Emperor's Cook (2015) is rated 7.6 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.