Mister Ajikko 1987
What is Mister Ajikko?
Mister Ajikko is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Daisuke Terasawa that focuses on the story of a young boy cook. The work was later adapted into an anime television series produced by TV Tokyo and Sunrise.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 99
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 8, 1987
- Last aired
- Sep 21, 1989
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation
- Updated
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Mister Ajikko is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Daisuke Terasawa that focuses on the story of a young boy cook. The work was later adapted into an anime television series produced by TV Tokyo and Sunrise. The program aired from October 8, 1987, to September 28, 1989, and consists of 99 episodes in total. As one of the earliest examples of a cooking and battle-related manga and anime, the series is recognized for its thematic influence on the genre. There are indications that this production served as the inspiration for the live-action competitive cooking program Iron Chef. The show is categorized as animation and is documented in the archives of The Movie Database. By combining culinary themes with competitive elements, the series established a foundation for subsequent media in this category. The production remains a notable entry in the history of anime, marking a significant transition from its origins as a manga to an extended television broadcast.
Should you watch it?
“A young culinary prodigy leads his family's humble eatery to fame.”
- Pioneering food battle anime with heartfelt storytelling
- Showcases genuine passion for cooking and family
- Dated animation by modern standards
- Pacing may feel slow to some viewers
You enjoy early cooking anime with strong character growth.
Suitable for general audiences with a focus on family and cooking.
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Season 1 · 99 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Culinary Prodigy, Ajiyoshi Youichi Mytharc Oct 8, 1987
- E2 A Spaghetti Match Core Oct 15, 1987
- E3 A Duel with Chef Marui Core Oct 22, 1987
- E4 The Curry Genius, Sakai Kazuma Core Oct 29, 1987
- E5 The Vital Pineapple Curry Core Nov 5, 1987
- E6 The Legendary Taste, the Ramen Match Core Nov 12, 1987
- E7 Heated battle, the Ramen Festival Core Nov 19, 1987
- E8 The Secret of the Tender Steak Core Nov 26, 1987
- E9 Conclusion of the Steak Contest Core Dec 3, 1987
- E10 The Sardine Gratin is the Taste of Mother's Cooking Core Dec 10, 1987
- E11 Challenge from General Aji Core Dec 17, 1987
- E12 The Ultimate Kebab Hamburger Core Dec 24, 1987
- E13 Best of Japan Okonomiyaki Match Core Jan 7, 1988
- E14 The Okonomiyaki Match, the Judge are Enemies Core Jan 14, 1988
- E15 Ajikko's Tough Battle, the Station Bento Match Core Jan 21, 1988
- E16 Makinouchi's Magical Warm Bento Core Jan 28, 1988
- E17 The Tempura Match with Upsized Cakiage Core Feb 4, 1988
- E18 A Good Fight? Match of the Handmade Chocolates Core Feb 11, 1988
- E19 The Omelette Match and the Machine that breaks the dish Core Feb 18, 1988
- E20 Japan's Taste, the Tea Match Core Feb 25, 1988
- E21 The Culinary Grand Prix Final, the Frying Match Core Mar 3, 1988
- E22 The Culinary Grand Prix Final, the Curry War Core Mar 10, 1988
- E23 Clash! The Gorgeous Seafood Curry Core Mar 17, 1988
- E24 A Duel with Kazuma, the Pizza Pie Match Core Mar 24, 1988
- E25 Youichi and Kazuma's Burning Passion! The Pizza Pie Duel! Core Mar 31, 1988
- E26 Meet the Donburi Brothers! Match in Osaka Core Apr 7, 1988
- E27 The Three-legged Contest! Youichi and Kazuma's Curry Donburi Core Apr 14, 1988
- E28 Heated Battle! The Curry Don lineup in Osaka Core Apr 21, 1988
- E29 Strong Rival! Mister Pan appears Core Apr 28, 1988
- E30 A Battle of Taste! Ajikko vs Mister Pan Core May 12, 1988
- E31 The Rotating Sushi Match! Defend the Taste of the Shop Core May 19, 1988
- E32 The Rotating Sushi Match! Defeat General Aji Core May 26, 1988
- E33 The Bento Wars! Nichinode Canteen is in Danger Core Jun 2, 1988
- E34 The Bento Wars! The Downtown Taste is Father's Taste Core Jun 9, 1988
- E35 An Overseas Challenge! The Wine Shonen Cooking Gang Core Jun 16, 1988
- E36 The Highest Children Lunch Core Jun 23, 1988
- E37 The Cooling Chinese Match! Yoichi in Nagoya Core Jun 30, 1988
- E38 The Cooling Chinese Match! The Large Capital Reversal Core Jul 7, 1988
- E39 One Kitchen Knife! Match of the Steamed Teacups Core Jul 14, 1988
- E40 The Don Match! Search for the Golden Eel Core Jul 28, 1988
- E41 The Combined Takoyaki Fight, Battle against General Aji Core Aug 4, 1988
- E42 No need to ask! A Dumpling Match Core Aug 11, 1988
- E43 The Seashore Match. Challenge from a Seafood Cook Core Aug 18, 1988
- E44 The Seashore Match. Youichi Style, Secret of the Roasted Fish Core Aug 25, 1988
- E45 The Farm Products Match. A Powerful Adversary, the Culinary Survival Match with Pan Core Sep 1, 1988
- E46 The Farm Products Match! The Victory of the Specially-made Kitchen Culinary Set Core Sep 8, 1988
- E47 The Destined Duel! Youichim and Kazuma's Mackeral Match Core Sep 15, 1988
- E48 A Challenge to Aji Senhito! This is the Last Resort to Victory Core Sep 22, 1988
- E49 A Search for Tastes! Marui vs Mister Ajikko Core Sep 29, 1988
- E50 Farewell Marui! The Challenge to the Neverending Culinary Road Core Oct 6, 1988
- E51 A Mysterious Chinese Soup Challenge! A Visitor from Hong Kong Core Oct 13, 1988
- E52 A Mysterious Chinese Soup Challenge! The Secret of the Chinese Herb Core Oct 20, 1988
- E53 The Steaming Dumpling Challenge! Ajikko goes to Hong Kong Core Oct 27, 1988
- E54 The Steaming Dumpling Challenge! Ajikko vs Hu Foong Core Nov 3, 1988
- E55 The Ramen Match! The Surprising 4000 years of Chinese History Core Nov 10, 1988
- E56 The Final Ramen Match! White Soup vs Black Soup Core Nov 17, 1988
- E57 The Cinnamon Beancurd Match! Appearance of the General Aji's Seven Knives Core Nov 24, 1988
- E58 The Cinnamon Beancurd Match! The Road to Ryorin Temple's 36 Rooms Core Dec 1, 1988
- E59 Farewell, Hong Kong. Defend the Aji-ou Building Core Dec 8, 1988
- E60 The Dumpling Match Reversal! The Ambition of General Aji Core Dec 15, 1988
- E61 New Year Soba Delivery Match! Defend the Shopping Streets Core Dec 22, 1988
- E62 New Year Soba Delivery Match! Mystery of the Speedy Hooded Youngster Core Dec 29, 1988
- E63 Kanezawa Sushi Contest. Janice Daigo's Challenge Core Jan 5, 1989
- E64 Kanezawa Sushi Contest! Big Victory with the Sushi Device Core Jan 12, 1989
- E65 The Snow Festival Frankfurt Match! The Devil from the South appears Core Jan 19, 1989
- E66 The Snow Festival Frankfurt Match! Match with Sekiba Core Jan 26, 1989
- E67 The Alex Express Gourmet Event! Another Challenge from Roborock Core Feb 2, 1989
- E68 The Alex Express Gourmet Event! Aim for the Dessert Goal Core Feb 9, 1989
- E69 The Islandwide Pan Contest! Seven Knives Mr Oishi appears Core Feb 16, 1989
- E70 The Islandwide Pan Competition! Challenge from the Setouchi Youth Culinary Group Core Feb 23, 1989
- E71 The Relentless Hamburger Match! Abe and Oikawa Core Mar 3, 1989
- E72 The Decisive Hamburger Match! The Strongest Seven Knives, Abe Ichiro Appears Core Mar 10, 1989
- E73 The Tough Hamburger Match! A Letter from Long-legged Uncle Core Mar 16, 1989
- E74 Japan's First Sukiyaki Match! Search for the Ideal Taste Core Mar 23, 1989
- E75 The Sukiyaki Battle! The Strongest Seven Knives vs Mister Ajikko Core Mar 30, 1989
- E76 The Takanoyama Beancurd Match! Aji-ou Visits Core Apr 6, 1989
- E77 The Mysterious Aji-oh Grand Prix, the Beancurd Dish Challenge Core Apr 13, 1989
- E78 Match in Takanoyama! Beancurd Steak vs Rubber Steak Core Apr 20, 1989
- E79 The Rice Dumpling and Rick Cake Match! Challenge from Ninen Hanagumi Culinary Group Core Apr 27, 1989
- E80 The Rice Dumpling and Rick Cake Match! A Comparison to the 5 May Taste Core May 4, 1989
- E81 The Curry Match that call upon a Storm! Kamon and Moori's Counterattck Core May 11, 1989
- E82 Youichi and Kazuma's Crisis! The Great Germany Curry Reversal Core May 18, 1989
- E83 The Cold Soba Challenge! Saburo appears Core May 25, 1989
- E84 The School Delivery Competition! Victory with the Specially-made Uson Core Jun 1, 1989
- E85 The Original Croquette Battle! A Love Story Core Jun 8, 1989
- E86 The Original Croquette Battle! A Taste Match on the Luxurious Cruise Core Jun 15, 1989
- E87 The Yakitori Match! A Challenge to the Old Taste Core Jun 29, 1989
- E88 The Yakitori Drum Match! Victory through Tare's Art Core Jul 6, 1989
- E89 An Afternoon at Nichinode Canteen, Search for the Missing Shop Core Jul 13, 1989
- E90 The Ice-cream Duel! Mitsuko and Koorogi's Challenge Core Jul 27, 1989
- E91 The Ice-cream Duel! The Midsummer Night's Match Core Jul 27, 1989
- E92 The Riceball Match! Appearance of Japan's Most Irresponsible Cook Core Aug 3, 1989
- E93 The Riceball Battle! The Irresponsible Dish vs Mother's Taste Core Aug 10, 1989
- E94 The Decisive Match of the Third Dish! Abe Ichiro Challenges again Core Aug 17, 1989
- E95 Ajikko's Last Battle! Match of the Biggest Sandwich of all times Core Aug 24, 1989
- E96 The Sounding Time of a Cook, Retrieve the Memory of Aji-ou Core Aug 31, 1989
- E97 Kazuma's Secret is revealed! Pilgrimage to the Taste of Sadness Core Sep 7, 1989
- E98 The Path to a Distant Taste. Search for your very own Taste Mytharc Sep 14, 1989
- E99 Thank you for the delicious meal! Mister Ajikko Mytharc Sep 21, 1989
Frequently asked questions
Is this related to Iron Chef?
This series is considered a possible inspiration for Iron Chef due to its cooking battles.
How many episodes are there?
The series has a total of 99 episodes.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Youichi Ajiyoshi, a young and talented chef.
When did it air?
It aired from October 8, 1987 to September 28, 1989.
Is it based on a manga?
Yes, it is based on a manga by Daisuke Terasawa.
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