Is The Emperor's Cook still running?

No — The Emperor's Cook has ended.

How many seasons does The Emperor's Cook have?

The Emperor's Cook has 1 season and 12 episodes, and first aired in 2015.

Is The Emperor's Cook worth watching?

The Emperor's Cook holds an average rating of 7.6/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of drama. Join the discussion below to add your take.

The Emperor's Cook

Name: The Emperor's Cook
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015-04-26
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Takeru Satoh, Haru Kuroki, Ryohei Suzuki, Kaoru Kobayashi, Tetta Sugimoto

Ended

2015

7.6

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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'.