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Oishinbo

1988 – 1992Show1 season136 episodes

AnimationDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

The newspaper office, Tozai Shinbun, plans to publish the Ultimate Menu to commemorate their 100th anniversary. It would not only describe foods but also pass on dietary cultures for many generations to come. Despite its importance, Shirou Yamaoka, a lazy employee, and Yuuko Kurita, a company newcomer, are selected as the editors.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Oishinbo episodes

1 season · 136 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Kyûkyoku no menyû, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 Shirô tai chichi. Yûzan, 7.0
  3. S1 E3 Yasai no sendo, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 Ikita sakana, 7.5
  5. S1 E5 Soba Tsuyu no fukami, 7.0
  6. S1 E6 Maboroshi no sakana, 6.8
  7. S1 E7 Sumibi no maryoku, 7.2
  8. S1 E8 Settai no myô, 7.0
  9. S1 E11 Donabe no chikara, 7.0
  10. S1 E12 Dashi no himitsu, 7.2
  11. S1 E13 Tema no kachi, 7.2
  12. S1 E14 Yokodzuna no koubutsu, 7.4
  13. S1 E16 Choku hi no iryoku, 6.6
  14. S1 E17 Motenashi no kokoro, 6.8
  15. S1 E18 Sendo to Supîdo, 7.0

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yoshio Takeuchi
Music by
Kazuo Otani

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 17, 1988 · March 17, 1992 · Ended

First aired
October 17, 1988
Last aired
March 17, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 136 episodes
Genres
Animation, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Oishinbo?"

Questions about Oishinbo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Oishinbo?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Oishinbo worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Oishinbo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Oishinbo?

52 h

About 52 hours: 136 episodes in 1 season of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1992.

Will I feel good after watching Oishinbo?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch Oishinbo?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Oishinbo in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.