Mister Ajikko (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 1987, Mister Ajikko is an animation series.
What it’s about. Mister Ajikko is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Daisuke Terasawa about a young boy cook. It was later adapted into anime series, produced by TV Tokyo and Sunrise. This show was broadcast from October 8, 1987 to September 28, 1989 with a total of 99 episodes. One of the earliest cooking/battle related manga and anime of its kind, there are some indications that this series is the inspiration for the live action competitive cooking show, Iron Chef.
Who’s in it. Mister Ajikko stars Minami Takayama as Youichi Ajiyoshi, Chieko Honda as Minmin, Takkô Ishimori as Bravo Ojisan and Saeko Shimazu as Shoukichi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mister Ajikko has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mister Ajikko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mister Ajikko tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mister Ajikko (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mister Ajikko change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mister Ajikko worth watching?
- Mister Ajikko holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mister Ajikko?
- Mister Ajikko stars Minami Takayama, Chieko Honda, Takkô Ishimori, Saeko Shimazu and Takaya Hashi.
- When was Mister Ajikko released?
- Mister Ajikko was released in 1987.