Mister Ajikko

Season 1

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An animated adaptation of the cooking-themed manga series "Mister Ajikko" (1986-1989) by Daisuke Terasawa. At age 14, Youichi Ajiyoshi has become the head chef of his family's restaurant which mostly attracts working-class people. The businessman Genjirou Murata dominates the restaurant industry in Japan, and realizes that Youichy is a prodigy in the field. He gives an opportunity to Youichy to face the experienced chef Yoshio Marui in a contest over how to best prepare Italian dishes, and Youichy outperforms the veteran chef. Youichy spends the rest of the series in a succession of cooking battles to face direct challenges from other chefs, or to win cooking tournaments. Due to his sense of pride, Youichy never backs down from a challenge, even when the risks would be greater than the potential benefits. The anime adds a subplot about Mitsuko Yamaoka, a part-time teenage waitress who is in love with Youichy and goes out of her way to help him. Due to his workaholic tendencies, Youichy does not realize that she does not see him as a mere friend.

Where to Watch Season 1

99 Episodes

  • The Culinary Prodigy, Ajiyoshi Youichi
    E1
    The Culinary Prodigy, Ajiyoshi Youichi
  • A Spaghetti Match
    E2
    A Spaghetti Match
  • A Duel with Chef Marui
    E3
    A Duel with Chef Marui
  • The Curry Genius, Sakai Kazuma
    E4
    The Curry Genius, Sakai Kazuma
  • The Vital Pineapple Curry
    E5
    The Vital Pineapple Curry
  • The Legendary Taste, the Ramen Match
    E6
    The Legendary Taste, the Ramen Match
  • Heated battle, the Ramen Festival
    E7
    Heated battle, the Ramen Festival
  • The Secret of the Tender Steak
    E8
    The Secret of the Tender Steak
  • Conclusion of the Steak Contest
    E9
    Conclusion of the Steak Contest
  • The Sardine Gratin is the Taste of Mother's Cooking
    E10
    The Sardine Gratin is the Taste of Mother's Cooking
  • Challenge from General Aji
    E11
    Challenge from General Aji
  • The Ultimate Kebab Hamburger
    E12
    The Ultimate Kebab Hamburger
  • Best of Japan Okonomiyaki Match
    E13
    Best of Japan Okonomiyaki Match
  • The Okonomiyaki Match, the Judge are Enemies
    E14
    The Okonomiyaki Match, the Judge are Enemies
  • Ajikko's Tough Battle, the Station Bento Match
    E15
    Ajikko's Tough Battle, the Station Bento Match
  • Makinouchi's Magical Warm Bento
    E16
    Makinouchi's Magical Warm Bento
  • The Tempura Match with Upsized Cakiage
    E17
    The Tempura Match with Upsized Cakiage
  • A Good Fight? Match of the Handmade Chocolates
    E18
    A Good Fight? Match of the Handmade Chocolates
  • The Omelette Match and the Machine that breaks the dish
    E19
    The Omelette Match and the Machine that breaks the dish
  • Japan's Taste, the Tea Match
    E20
    Japan's Taste, the Tea Match
  • The Culinary Grand Prix Final, the Frying Match
    E21
    The Culinary Grand Prix Final, the Frying Match
  • The Culinary Grand Prix Final, the Curry War
    E22
    The Culinary Grand Prix Final, the Curry War
  • Clash! The Gorgeous Seafood Curry
    E23
    Clash! The Gorgeous Seafood Curry
  • A Duel with Kazuma, the Pizza Pie Match
    E24
    A Duel with Kazuma, the Pizza Pie Match
  • Youichi and Kazuma's Burning Passion! The Pizza Pie Duel!
    E25
    Youichi and Kazuma's Burning Passion! The Pizza Pie Duel!
  • Meet the Donburi Brothers! Match in Osaka
    E26
    Meet the Donburi Brothers! Match in Osaka
  • The Three-legged Contest! Youichi and Kazuma's Curry Donburi
    E27
    The Three-legged Contest! Youichi and Kazuma's Curry Donburi
  • Heated Battle! The Curry Don lineup in Osaka
    E28
    Heated Battle! The Curry Don lineup in Osaka
  • Strong Rival! Mister Pan appears
    E29
    Strong Rival! Mister Pan appears
  • A Battle of Taste! Ajikko vs Mister Pan
    E30
    A Battle of Taste! Ajikko vs Mister Pan
  • The Rotating Sushi Match! Defend the Taste of the Shop
    E31
    The Rotating Sushi Match! Defend the Taste of the Shop
  • The Rotating Sushi Match! Defeat General Aji
    E32
    The Rotating Sushi Match! Defeat General Aji
  • The Bento Wars! Nichinode Canteen is in Danger
    E33
    The Bento Wars! Nichinode Canteen is in Danger
  • The Bento Wars! The Downtown Taste is Father's Taste
    E34
    The Bento Wars! The Downtown Taste is Father's Taste
  • An Overseas Challenge! The Wine Shonen Cooking Gang
    E35
    An Overseas Challenge! The Wine Shonen Cooking Gang
  • The Highest Children Lunch
    E36
    The Highest Children Lunch
  • The Cooling Chinese Match! Yoichi in Nagoya
    E37
    The Cooling Chinese Match! Yoichi in Nagoya
  • The Cooling Chinese Match! The Large Capital Reversal
    E38
    The Cooling Chinese Match! The Large Capital Reversal
  • One Kitchen Knife! Match of the Steamed Teacups
    E39
    One Kitchen Knife! Match of the Steamed Teacups
  • The Don Match! Search for the Golden Eel
    E40
    The Don Match! Search for the Golden Eel
  • The Combined Takoyaki Fight, Battle against General Aji
    E41
    The Combined Takoyaki Fight, Battle against General Aji
  • No need to ask! A Dumpling Match
    E42
    No need to ask! A Dumpling Match
  • The Seashore Match. Challenge from a Seafood Cook
    E43
    The Seashore Match. Challenge from a Seafood Cook
  • The Seashore Match. Youichi Style, Secret of the Roasted Fish
    E44
    The Seashore Match. Youichi Style, Secret of the Roasted Fish
  • The Farm Products Match. A Powerful Adversary, the Culinary Survival Match with Pan
    E45
    The Farm Products Match. A Powerful Adversary, the Culinary Survival Match with Pan
  • The Farm Products Match! The Victory of the Specially-made Kitchen Culinary Set
    E46
    The Farm Products Match! The Victory of the Specially-made Kitchen Culinary Set
  • The Destined Duel! Youichim and Kazuma's Mackeral Match
    E47
    The Destined Duel! Youichim and Kazuma's Mackeral Match
  • A Challenge to Aji Senhito! This is the Last Resort to Victory
    E48
    A Challenge to Aji Senhito! This is the Last Resort to Victory
  • A Search for Tastes! Marui vs Mister Ajikko
    E49
    A Search for Tastes! Marui vs Mister Ajikko
  • Farewell Marui! The Challenge to the Neverending Culinary Road
    E50
    Farewell Marui! The Challenge to the Neverending Culinary Road
  • A Mysterious Chinese Soup Challenge! A Visitor from Hong Kong
    E51
    A Mysterious Chinese Soup Challenge! A Visitor from Hong Kong
  • A Mysterious Chinese Soup Challenge! The Secret of the Chinese Herb
    E52
    A Mysterious Chinese Soup Challenge! The Secret of the Chinese Herb
  • The Steaming Dumpling Challenge! Ajikko goes to Hong Kong
    E53
    The Steaming Dumpling Challenge! Ajikko goes to Hong Kong
  • The Steaming Dumpling Challenge! Ajikko vs Hu Foong
    E54
    The Steaming Dumpling Challenge! Ajikko vs Hu Foong
  • The Ramen Match! The Surprising 4000 years of Chinese History
    E55
    The Ramen Match! The Surprising 4000 years of Chinese History
  • The Final Ramen Match! White Soup vs Black Soup
    E56
    The Final Ramen Match! White Soup vs Black Soup
  • The Cinnamon Beancurd Match! Appearance of the General Aji's Seven Knives
    E57
    The Cinnamon Beancurd Match! Appearance of the General Aji's Seven Knives
  • The Cinnamon Beancurd Match! The Road to Ryorin Temple's 36 Rooms
    E58
    The Cinnamon Beancurd Match! The Road to Ryorin Temple's 36 Rooms
  • Farewell, Hong Kong. Defend the Aji-ou Building
    E59
    Farewell, Hong Kong. Defend the Aji-ou Building
  • The Dumpling Match Reversal! The Ambition of General Aji
    E60
    The Dumpling Match Reversal! The Ambition of General Aji
  • New Year Soba Delivery Match! Defend the Shopping Streets
    E61
    New Year Soba Delivery Match! Defend the Shopping Streets
  • New Year Soba Delivery Match! Mystery of the Speedy Hooded Youngster
    E62
    New Year Soba Delivery Match! Mystery of the Speedy Hooded Youngster
  • Kanezawa Sushi Contest. Janice Daigo's Challenge
    E63
    Kanezawa Sushi Contest. Janice Daigo's Challenge
  • Kanezawa Sushi Contest! Big Victory with the Sushi Device
    E64
    Kanezawa Sushi Contest! Big Victory with the Sushi Device
  • The Snow Festival Frankfurt Match! The Devil from the South appears
    E65
    The Snow Festival Frankfurt Match! The Devil from the South appears
  • The Snow Festival Frankfurt Match! Match with Sekiba
    E66
    The Snow Festival Frankfurt Match! Match with Sekiba
  • The Alex Express Gourmet Event! Another Challenge from Roborock
    E67
    The Alex Express Gourmet Event! Another Challenge from Roborock
  • The Alex Express Gourmet Event! Aim for the Dessert Goal
    E68
    The Alex Express Gourmet Event! Aim for the Dessert Goal
  • The Islandwide Pan Contest! Seven Knives Mr Oishi appears
    E69
    The Islandwide Pan Contest! Seven Knives Mr Oishi appears
  • The Islandwide Pan Competition! Challenge from the Setouchi Youth Culinary Group
    E70
    The Islandwide Pan Competition! Challenge from the Setouchi Youth Culinary Group
  • The Relentless Hamburger Match! Abe and Oikawa
    E71
    The Relentless Hamburger Match! Abe and Oikawa
  • The Decisive Hamburger Match! The Strongest Seven Knives, Abe Ichiro Appears
    E72
    The Decisive Hamburger Match! The Strongest Seven Knives, Abe Ichiro Appears
  • The Tough Hamburger Match! A Letter from Long-legged Uncle
    E73
    The Tough Hamburger Match! A Letter from Long-legged Uncle
  • Japan's First Sukiyaki Match! Search for the Ideal Taste
    E74
    Japan's First Sukiyaki Match! Search for the Ideal Taste
  • The Sukiyaki Battle! The Strongest Seven Knives vs Mister Ajikko
    E75
    The Sukiyaki Battle! The Strongest Seven Knives vs Mister Ajikko
  • The Takanoyama Beancurd Match! Aji-ou Visits
    E76
    The Takanoyama Beancurd Match! Aji-ou Visits
  • The Mysterious Aji-oh Grand Prix, the Beancurd Dish Challenge
    E77
    The Mysterious Aji-oh Grand Prix, the Beancurd Dish Challenge
  • Match in Takanoyama! Beancurd Steak vs Rubber Steak
    E78
    Match in Takanoyama! Beancurd Steak vs Rubber Steak
  • The Rice Dumpling and Rick Cake Match! Challenge from Ninen Hanagumi Culinary Group
    E79
    The Rice Dumpling and Rick Cake Match! Challenge from Ninen Hanagumi Culinary Group
  • The Rice Dumpling and Rick Cake Match! A Comparison to the 5 May Taste
    E80
    The Rice Dumpling and Rick Cake Match! A Comparison to the 5 May Taste
  • The Curry Match that call upon a Storm! Kamon and Moori's Counterattck
    E81
    The Curry Match that call upon a Storm! Kamon and Moori's Counterattck
  • Youichi and Kazuma's Crisis! The Great Germany Curry Reversal
    E82
    Youichi and Kazuma's Crisis! The Great Germany Curry Reversal
  • The Cold Soba Challenge! Saburo appears
    E83
    The Cold Soba Challenge! Saburo appears
  • The School Delivery Competition! Victory with the Specially-made Uson
    E84
    The School Delivery Competition! Victory with the Specially-made Uson
  • The Original Croquette Battle! A Love Story
    E85
    The Original Croquette Battle! A Love Story
  • The Original Croquette Battle! A Taste Match on the Luxurious Cruise
    E86
    The Original Croquette Battle! A Taste Match on the Luxurious Cruise
  • The Yakitori Match! A Challenge to the Old Taste
    E87
    The Yakitori Match! A Challenge to the Old Taste
  • The Yakitori Drum Match! Victory through Tare's Art
    E88
    The Yakitori Drum Match! Victory through Tare's Art
  • An Afternoon at Nichinode Canteen, Search for the Missing Shop
    E89
    An Afternoon at Nichinode Canteen, Search for the Missing Shop
  • The Ice-cream Duel! Mitsuko and Koorogi's Challenge
    E90
    The Ice-cream Duel! Mitsuko and Koorogi's Challenge
  • The Ice-cream Duel! The Midsummer Night's Match
    E91
    The Ice-cream Duel! The Midsummer Night's Match
  • The Riceball Match! Appearance of Japan's Most Irresponsible Cook
    E92
    The Riceball Match! Appearance of Japan's Most Irresponsible Cook
  • The Riceball Battle! The Irresponsible Dish vs Mother's Taste
    E93
    The Riceball Battle! The Irresponsible Dish vs Mother's Taste
  • The Decisive Match of the Third Dish! Abe Ichiro Challenges again
    E94
    The Decisive Match of the Third Dish! Abe Ichiro Challenges again
  • Ajikko's Last Battle! Match of the Biggest Sandwich of all times
    E95
    Ajikko's Last Battle! Match of the Biggest Sandwich of all times
  • The Sounding Time of a Cook, Retrieve the Memory of Aji-ou
    E96
    The Sounding Time of a Cook, Retrieve the Memory of Aji-ou
  • Kazuma's Secret is revealed! Pilgrimage to the Taste of Sadness
    E97
    Kazuma's Secret is revealed! Pilgrimage to the Taste of Sadness
  • The Path to a Distant Taste. Search for your very own Taste
    E98
    The Path to a Distant Taste. Search for your very own Taste
  • Thank you for the delicious meal! Mister Ajikko
    E99
    Thank you for the delicious meal! Mister Ajikko

Cast of Season 1

  • Minami TakayamaYouichi Ajiyoshi
  • Chieko HondaMinmin
  • Takkô IshimoriBravo Ojisan
  • Saeko ShimazuShoukichi
  • Takaya HashiRobot Cook Sally
  • Kazuhiko InoueTakao Ajiyoshi
  • Shozo IizukaChef Marui
  • Hochu OtsukaTakao Ajiyoshi
  • Mari YokooNoriko
  • Yoko KawanamiYamaoka Mitsuko
  • Kiyoshi KobayashiGenichiro Murata
  • Kenyu HoriuchiChef shimonaka
  • Banjo GingaAji Shogun
  • Teiyu IchiryusaiKazuma
  • Hirotaka SuzuokiKazuya Konishi
  • Bin ShimadaKingo Sakata
  • Chie KoujiroKoorogi
  • Eken MineEikichi
  • Hiroshi MasuokaMustaki
  • Yuzuru FujimotoGenjiro Murata
  • Jurota KosugiGenjiro Murata
  • Miki NarahashiYamaoka Shigeru
  • Yasuhiro ImagawaDirector
  • Daisuke TerasawaWriter
  • Jinzo ToriumiWriter

 

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