Mister Ajikko
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 99 Episodes
25 min per episode
1987 – 1989
Premiered: Thu, Oct 8, 1987
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 99: “Thank you for the delicious meal! Mister Ajikko”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Minami Takayama
Youichi Ajiyoshi
Chieko Honda
Minmin
Takkô Ishimori
Bravo Ojisan
Saeko Shimazu
Shoukichi
Takaya Hashi
Robot Cook Sally
Kazuhiko Inoue
Takao Ajiyoshi
Shozo Iizuka
Chef Marui
Hochu Otsuka
Takao Ajiyoshi
Mari Yokoo
Noriko
Yoko Kawanami
Yamaoka Mitsuko
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Genichiro Murata
Kenyu Horiuchi
Chef shimonaka
Banjo Ginga
Aji Shogun
Teiyu Ichiryusai
Kazuma
Hirotaka Suzuoki
Kazuya Konishi
Bin Shimada
Kingo Sakata
Chie Koujiro
Koorogi
Eken Mine
Eikichi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasuhiro Imagawa
Daisuke Terasawa, Jinzo Toriumi
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mister Ajikko.
More Series Like Mister Ajikko
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mister Ajikko
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is Mister Ajikko 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.
How many seasons does Mister Ajikko have?
Mister Ajikko comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Mister Ajikko?
Key cast members in Mister Ajikko include Minami Takayama, Chieko Honda, Takkô Ishimori, Saeko Shimazu, Takaya Hashi.
Who created or directed Mister Ajikko?
Mister Ajikko was developed and directed by Yasuhiro Imagawa.