The Emperor's Cook

2015Show1 season12 episodes

76
GreatGoodWatch score
76
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

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 streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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The Emperor's Cook episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 9.0

Cast

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Produced by
Akihiko Ishimaru

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Facts

April 26, 2015 · July 12, 2015 · Ended

First aired
April 26, 2015
Last aired
July 12, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Emperor's Cook?"

Questions about The Emperor's Cook

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Emperor's Cook?

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

Is The Emperor's Cook worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Emperor's Cook okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Emperor's Cook?

9 h

About 9 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 46 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2015.

Will I feel good after watching The Emperor's Cook?

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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Emperor's Cook good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Emperor's Cook in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.