Mampuku (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 8.7
Released in 2018, Mampuku is a drama series.
What it’s about. Based on true story of the wife of Ando Momofuku, the businessman who founded Nissin Food Products Co. Ltd. and the inventor of instant ramen, the 99th Asadora follows the life of Tachibana Fukuko, a young woman who tries to survive tough times in Osaka with her husband from before WWII to the rapid economic development era. Together they overcome various setbacks before they succeed in creating instant noodles. (Source: MDL)
Who’s in it. Mampuku stars Sakura Ando as Imai (Tachibana) Fukuko, Hiroki Hasegawa as Tachibana Manpei, Keiko Matsuzaka as Imai Suzu and Sara Ogawa as Tachibana Sachi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Mampuku sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mampuku page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mampuku tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mampuku (2018)?
- In US, Mampuku is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mampuku worth watching?
- Mampuku holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mampuku?
- Mampuku stars Sakura Ando, Hiroki Hasegawa, Keiko Matsuzaka, Sara Ogawa and Motoki Nishimura.
- When was Mampuku released?
- Mampuku was released in 2018.