7.2
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70
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2).
King of Sushi
1996·Show
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Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe
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A comic-based comedy about the young and talented Shota (Kashiwabara Takashi) who set a goal of becoming the no. 1 sushi chef in Japan to save his father's sushi shop. To learn the art of making sushi, he became an apprentice at the famous Otori Sushi. Each episode sees him picking up a new skill, and going a step towards his goal. However, many obstacles stood in his way, including a harsh and cold senior who was jealous of his talent.
Culinary DramaComing-of-AgeInspirationalWorkplace ChallengesJapanese DramaSkill DevelopmentFamily BusinessCompetitive CookingFeel-Good
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Is King of Sushi okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch King of Sushi?
12 h
About 12 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 46 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1996.
Will King of Sushi make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).
Can I half-watch King of Sushi?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
Is King of Sushi in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.