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 (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2015-04-26
Runtime: 92 min
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2015-05-03
Runtime: 56 min
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2015-05-10
Runtime: 56 min
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2015-05-17
Runtime: 47 min
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2015-05-24
Runtime: 47 min
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2015-05-31
Runtime: 56 min
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2015-06-07
Runtime: 47 min
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2015-06-14
Runtime: 47 min
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2015-06-21
Runtime: 56 min
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2015-06-28
Runtime: 47 min
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2015-07-05
Runtime: 56 min
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2015-07-12
Runtime: 74 min
Seasons
Episodes 12