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Mister Ajikko

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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.

Production Companies

SUNRISE

TV Tokyo

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

The Culinary Prodigy, Ajiyoshi Youichi

1. The Culinary Prodigy, Ajiyoshi Youichi

25min

8th Oct 1987

A Spaghetti Match

2. A Spaghetti Match

25min

15th Oct 1987

A Duel with Chef Marui

3. A Duel with Chef Marui

25min

22nd Oct 1987

The Curry Genius, Sakai Kazuma

4. The Curry Genius, Sakai Kazuma

25min

29th Oct 1987

The Vital Pineapple Curry

5. The Vital Pineapple Curry

25min

5th Nov 1987

The Legendary Taste, the Ramen Match

6. The Legendary Taste, the Ramen Match

25min

12th Nov 1987

Heated battle, the Ramen Festival

7. Heated battle, the Ramen Festival

25min

19th Nov 1987

The Secret of the Tender Steak

8. The Secret of the Tender Steak

25min

26th Nov 1987

Conclusion of the Steak Contest

9. Conclusion of the Steak Contest

25min

3rd Dec 1987

The Sardine Gratin is the Taste of Mother's Cooking

10. The Sardine Gratin is the Taste of Mother's Cooking

25min

10th Dec 1987

Challenge from General Aji

11. Challenge from General Aji

25min

17th Dec 1987

The Ultimate Kebab Hamburger

12. The Ultimate Kebab Hamburger

25min

24th Dec 1987

Best of Japan Okonomiyaki Match

13. Best of Japan Okonomiyaki Match

25min

7th Jan 1988

The Okonomiyaki Match, the Judge are Enemies

14. The Okonomiyaki Match, the Judge are Enemies

25min

14th Jan 1988

Ajikko's Tough Battle, the Station Bento Match

15. Ajikko's Tough Battle, the Station Bento Match

25min

21st Jan 1988

Makinouchi's Magical Warm Bento

16. Makinouchi's Magical Warm Bento

25min

28th Jan 1988

The Tempura Match with Upsized Cakiage

17. The Tempura Match with Upsized Cakiage

25min

4th Feb 1988

A Good Fight? Match of the Handmade Chocolates

18. A Good Fight? Match of the Handmade Chocolates

25min

11th Feb 1988

The Omelette Match and the Machine that breaks the dish

19. The Omelette Match and the Machine that breaks the dish

25min

18th Feb 1988

Japan's Taste, the Tea Match

20. Japan's Taste, the Tea Match

25min

25th Feb 1988

The Culinary Grand Prix Final, the Frying Match

21. The Culinary Grand Prix Final, the Frying Match

25min

3rd Mar 1988

The Culinary Grand Prix Final, the Curry War

22. The Culinary Grand Prix Final, the Curry War

25min

10th Mar 1988

Clash! The Gorgeous Seafood Curry

23. Clash! The Gorgeous Seafood Curry

25min

17th Mar 1988

A Duel with Kazuma, the Pizza Pie Match

24. A Duel with Kazuma, the Pizza Pie Match

25min

24th Mar 1988

Youichi and Kazuma's Burning Passion! The Pizza Pie Duel!

25. Youichi and Kazuma's Burning Passion! The Pizza Pie Duel!

25min

31st Mar 1988

Meet the Donburi Brothers! Match in Osaka

26. Meet the Donburi Brothers! Match in Osaka

25min

7th Apr 1988

The Three-legged Contest! Youichi and Kazuma's Curry Donburi

27. The Three-legged Contest! Youichi and Kazuma's Curry Donburi

25min

14th Apr 1988

Heated Battle! The Curry Don lineup in Osaka

28. Heated Battle! The Curry Don lineup in Osaka

25min

21st Apr 1988

Strong Rival! Mister Pan appears

29. Strong Rival! Mister Pan appears

25min

28th Apr 1988

A Battle of Taste! Ajikko vs Mister Pan

30. A Battle of Taste! Ajikko vs Mister Pan

25min

12th May 1988

The Rotating Sushi Match! Defend the Taste of the Shop

31. The Rotating Sushi Match! Defend the Taste of the Shop

25min

19th May 1988

The Rotating Sushi Match! Defeat General Aji

32. The Rotating Sushi Match! Defeat General Aji

25min

26th May 1988

The Bento Wars! Nichinode Canteen is in Danger

33. The Bento Wars! Nichinode Canteen is in Danger

25min

2nd Jun 1988

The Bento Wars! The Downtown Taste is Father's Taste

34. The Bento Wars! The Downtown Taste is Father's Taste

25min

9th Jun 1988

An Overseas Challenge! The Wine Shonen Cooking Gang

35. An Overseas Challenge! The Wine Shonen Cooking Gang

25min

16th Jun 1988

The Highest Children Lunch

36. The Highest Children Lunch

25min

23rd Jun 1988

The Cooling Chinese Match! Yoichi in Nagoya

37. The Cooling Chinese Match! Yoichi in Nagoya

25min

30th Jun 1988

The Cooling Chinese Match! The Large Capital Reversal

38. The Cooling Chinese Match! The Large Capital Reversal

25min

7th Jul 1988

One Kitchen Knife! Match of the Steamed Teacups

39. One Kitchen Knife! Match of the Steamed Teacups

25min

14th Jul 1988

The Don Match! Search for the Golden Eel

40. The Don Match! Search for the Golden Eel

25min

28th Jul 1988

The Combined Takoyaki Fight, Battle against General Aji

41. The Combined Takoyaki Fight, Battle against General Aji

25min

4th Aug 1988

No need to ask! A Dumpling Match

42. No need to ask! A Dumpling Match

25min

11th Aug 1988

The Seashore Match. Challenge from a Seafood Cook

43. The Seashore Match. Challenge from a Seafood Cook

25min

18th Aug 1988

The Seashore Match. Youichi Style, Secret of the Roasted Fish

44. The Seashore Match. Youichi Style, Secret of the Roasted Fish

25min

25th Aug 1988

The Farm Products Match. A Powerful Adversary, the Culinary Survival Match with Pan

45. The Farm Products Match. A Powerful Adversary, the Culinary Survival Match with Pan

25min

1st Sep 1988

The Farm Products Match! The Victory of the Specially-made Kitchen Culinary Set

46. The Farm Products Match! The Victory of the Specially-made Kitchen Culinary Set

25min

8th Sep 1988

The Destined Duel! Youichim and Kazuma's Mackeral Match

47. The Destined Duel! Youichim and Kazuma's Mackeral Match

25min

15th Sep 1988

A Challenge to Aji Senhito! This is the Last Resort to Victory

48. A Challenge to Aji Senhito! This is the Last Resort to Victory

25min

22nd Sep 1988

A Search for Tastes! Marui vs Mister Ajikko

49. A Search for Tastes! Marui vs Mister Ajikko

25min

29th Sep 1988

Farewell Marui! The Challenge to the Neverending Culinary Road

50. Farewell Marui! The Challenge to the Neverending Culinary Road

25min

6th Oct 1988

A Mysterious Chinese Soup Challenge! A Visitor from Hong Kong

51. A Mysterious Chinese Soup Challenge! A Visitor from Hong Kong

25min

13th Oct 1988

A Mysterious Chinese Soup Challenge! The Secret of the Chinese Herb

52. A Mysterious Chinese Soup Challenge! The Secret of the Chinese Herb

25min

20th Oct 1988

The Steaming Dumpling Challenge! Ajikko goes to Hong Kong

53. The Steaming Dumpling Challenge! Ajikko goes to Hong Kong

25min

27th Oct 1988

The Steaming Dumpling Challenge! Ajikko vs Hu Foong

54. The Steaming Dumpling Challenge! Ajikko vs Hu Foong

25min

3rd Nov 1988

The Ramen Match! The Surprising 4000 years of Chinese History

55. The Ramen Match! The Surprising 4000 years of Chinese History

25min

10th Nov 1988

The Final Ramen Match! White Soup vs Black Soup

56. The Final Ramen Match! White Soup vs Black Soup

25min

17th Nov 1988

The Cinnamon Beancurd Match! Appearance of the General Aji's Seven Knives

57. The Cinnamon Beancurd Match! Appearance of the General Aji's Seven Knives

25min

24th Nov 1988

The Cinnamon Beancurd Match! The Road to Ryorin Temple's 36 Rooms

58. The Cinnamon Beancurd Match! The Road to Ryorin Temple's 36 Rooms

25min

1st Dec 1988

Farewell, Hong Kong. Defend the Aji-ou Building

59. Farewell, Hong Kong. Defend the Aji-ou Building

25min

8th Dec 1988

The Dumpling Match Reversal! The Ambition of General Aji

60. The Dumpling Match Reversal! The Ambition of General Aji

25min

15th Dec 1988

New Year Soba Delivery Match! Defend the Shopping Streets

61. New Year Soba Delivery Match! Defend the Shopping Streets

25min

22nd Dec 1988

New Year Soba Delivery Match! Mystery of the Speedy Hooded Youngster

62. New Year Soba Delivery Match! Mystery of the Speedy Hooded Youngster

25min

29th Dec 1988

Kanezawa Sushi Contest. Janice Daigo's Challenge

63. Kanezawa Sushi Contest. Janice Daigo's Challenge

25min

5th Jan 1989

Kanezawa Sushi Contest! Big Victory with the Sushi Device

64. Kanezawa Sushi Contest! Big Victory with the Sushi Device

25min

12th Jan 1989

The Snow Festival Frankfurt Match! The Devil from the South appears

65. The Snow Festival Frankfurt Match! The Devil from the South appears

25min

19th Jan 1989

The Snow Festival Frankfurt Match! Match with Sekiba

66. The Snow Festival Frankfurt Match! Match with Sekiba

25min

26th Jan 1989

The Alex Express Gourmet Event! Another Challenge from Roborock

67. The Alex Express Gourmet Event! Another Challenge from Roborock

25min

2nd Feb 1989

The Alex Express Gourmet Event! Aim for the Dessert Goal

68. The Alex Express Gourmet Event! Aim for the Dessert Goal

25min

9th Feb 1989

The Islandwide Pan Contest! Seven Knives Mr Oishi appears

69. The Islandwide Pan Contest! Seven Knives Mr Oishi appears

25min

16th Feb 1989

The Islandwide Pan Competition! Challenge from the Setouchi Youth Culinary Group

70. The Islandwide Pan Competition! Challenge from the Setouchi Youth Culinary Group

25min

23rd Feb 1989

The Relentless Hamburger Match! Abe and Oikawa

71. The Relentless Hamburger Match! Abe and Oikawa

25min

3rd Mar 1989

The Decisive Hamburger Match! The Strongest Seven Knives, Abe Ichiro Appears

72. The Decisive Hamburger Match! The Strongest Seven Knives, Abe Ichiro Appears

25min

10th Mar 1989

The Tough Hamburger Match! A Letter from Long-legged Uncle

73. The Tough Hamburger Match! A Letter from Long-legged Uncle

25min

16th Mar 1989

Japan's First Sukiyaki Match! Search for the Ideal Taste

74. Japan's First Sukiyaki Match! Search for the Ideal Taste

25min

23rd Mar 1989

The Sukiyaki Battle! The Strongest Seven Knives vs Mister Ajikko

75. The Sukiyaki Battle! The Strongest Seven Knives vs Mister Ajikko

25min

30th Mar 1989

The Takanoyama Beancurd Match! Aji-ou Visits

76. The Takanoyama Beancurd Match! Aji-ou Visits

25min

6th Apr 1989

The Mysterious Aji-oh Grand Prix, the Beancurd Dish Challenge

77. The Mysterious Aji-oh Grand Prix, the Beancurd Dish Challenge

25min

13th Apr 1989

Match in Takanoyama! Beancurd Steak vs Rubber Steak

78. Match in Takanoyama! Beancurd Steak vs Rubber Steak

25min

20th Apr 1989

The Rice Dumpling and Rick Cake Match! Challenge from Ninen Hanagumi Culinary Group

79. The Rice Dumpling and Rick Cake Match! Challenge from Ninen Hanagumi Culinary Group

25min

27th Apr 1989

The Rice Dumpling and Rick Cake Match! A Comparison to the 5 May Taste

80. The Rice Dumpling and Rick Cake Match! A Comparison to the 5 May Taste

25min

4th May 1989

The Curry Match that call upon a Storm! Kamon and Moori's Counterattck

81. The Curry Match that call upon a Storm! Kamon and Moori's Counterattck

25min

11th May 1989

Youichi and Kazuma's Crisis! The Great Germany Curry Reversal

82. Youichi and Kazuma's Crisis! The Great Germany Curry Reversal

25min

18th May 1989

The Cold Soba Challenge! Saburo appears

83. The Cold Soba Challenge! Saburo appears

25min

25th May 1989

The School Delivery Competition! Victory with the Specially-made Uson

84. The School Delivery Competition! Victory with the Specially-made Uson

25min

1st Jun 1989

The Original Croquette Battle! A Love Story

85. The Original Croquette Battle! A Love Story

25min

8th Jun 1989

The Original Croquette Battle! A Taste Match on the Luxurious Cruise

86. The Original Croquette Battle! A Taste Match on the Luxurious Cruise

25min

15th Jun 1989

The Yakitori Match! A Challenge to the Old Taste

87. The Yakitori Match! A Challenge to the Old Taste

25min

29th Jun 1989

The Yakitori Drum Match! Victory through Tare's Art

88. The Yakitori Drum Match! Victory through Tare's Art

25min

6th Jul 1989

An Afternoon at Nichinode Canteen, Search for the Missing Shop

89. An Afternoon at Nichinode Canteen, Search for the Missing Shop

25min

13th Jul 1989

The Ice-cream Duel! Mitsuko and Koorogi's Challenge

90. The Ice-cream Duel! Mitsuko and Koorogi's Challenge

25min

27th Jul 1989

The Ice-cream Duel! The Midsummer Night's Match

91. The Ice-cream Duel! The Midsummer Night's Match

25min

27th Jul 1989

The Riceball Match! Appearance of Japan's Most Irresponsible Cook

92. The Riceball Match! Appearance of Japan's Most Irresponsible Cook

25min

3rd Aug 1989

The Riceball Battle! The Irresponsible Dish vs Mother's Taste

93. The Riceball Battle! The Irresponsible Dish vs Mother's Taste

25min

10th Aug 1989

The Decisive Match of the Third Dish! Abe Ichiro Challenges again

94. The Decisive Match of the Third Dish! Abe Ichiro Challenges again

25min

17th Aug 1989

Ajikko's Last Battle! Match of the Biggest Sandwich of all times

95. Ajikko's Last Battle! Match of the Biggest Sandwich of all times

25min

24th Aug 1989

The Sounding Time of a Cook, Retrieve the Memory of Aji-ou

96. The Sounding Time of a Cook, Retrieve the Memory of Aji-ou

25min

31st Aug 1989

Kazuma's Secret is revealed! Pilgrimage to the Taste of Sadness

97. Kazuma's Secret is revealed! Pilgrimage to the Taste of Sadness

25min

7th Sep 1989

The Path to a Distant Taste. Search for your very own Taste

98. The Path to a Distant Taste. Search for your very own Taste

25min

14th Sep 1989

Thank you for the delicious meal! Mister Ajikko

99. Thank you for the delicious meal! Mister Ajikko

25min

21st Sep 1989

First air date

8th Oct 1987

Last air date

21st Sep 1989

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

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