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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 99 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Culinary Prodigy, Ajiyoshi Youichi Oct 8, 1987
- E2 A Spaghetti Match Oct 15, 1987
- E3 A Duel with Chef Marui Oct 22, 1987
- E4 The Curry Genius, Sakai Kazuma Oct 29, 1987
- E5 The Vital Pineapple Curry Nov 5, 1987
- E6 The Legendary Taste, the Ramen Match Nov 12, 1987
- E7 Heated battle, the Ramen Festival Nov 19, 1987
- E8 The Secret of the Tender Steak Nov 26, 1987
- E9 Conclusion of the Steak Contest Dec 3, 1987
- E10 The Sardine Gratin is the Taste of Mother's Cooking Dec 10, 1987
- E11 Challenge from General Aji Dec 17, 1987
- E12 The Ultimate Kebab Hamburger Dec 24, 1987
- E13 Best of Japan Okonomiyaki Match Jan 7, 1988
- E14 The Okonomiyaki Match, the Judge are Enemies Jan 14, 1988
- E15 Ajikko's Tough Battle, the Station Bento Match Jan 21, 1988
- E16 Makinouchi's Magical Warm Bento Jan 28, 1988
- E17 The Tempura Match with Upsized Cakiage Feb 4, 1988
- E18 A Good Fight? Match of the Handmade Chocolates Feb 11, 1988
- E19 The Omelette Match and the Machine that breaks the dish Feb 18, 1988
- E20 Japan's Taste, the Tea Match Feb 25, 1988
- E21 The Culinary Grand Prix Final, the Frying Match Mar 3, 1988
- E22 The Culinary Grand Prix Final, the Curry War Mar 10, 1988
- E23 Clash! The Gorgeous Seafood Curry Mar 17, 1988
- E24 A Duel with Kazuma, the Pizza Pie Match Mar 24, 1988
- E25 Youichi and Kazuma's Burning Passion! The Pizza Pie Duel! Mar 31, 1988
- E26 Meet the Donburi Brothers! Match in Osaka Apr 7, 1988
- E27 The Three-legged Contest! Youichi and Kazuma's Curry Donburi Apr 14, 1988
- E28 Heated Battle! The Curry Don lineup in Osaka Apr 21, 1988
- E29 Strong Rival! Mister Pan appears Apr 28, 1988
- E30 A Battle of Taste! Ajikko vs Mister Pan May 12, 1988
- E31 The Rotating Sushi Match! Defend the Taste of the Shop May 19, 1988
- E32 The Rotating Sushi Match! Defeat General Aji May 26, 1988
- E33 The Bento Wars! Nichinode Canteen is in Danger Jun 2, 1988
- E34 The Bento Wars! The Downtown Taste is Father's Taste Jun 9, 1988
- E35 An Overseas Challenge! The Wine Shonen Cooking Gang Jun 16, 1988
- E36 The Highest Children Lunch Jun 23, 1988
- E37 The Cooling Chinese Match! Yoichi in Nagoya Jun 30, 1988
- E38 The Cooling Chinese Match! The Large Capital Reversal Jul 7, 1988
- E39 One Kitchen Knife! Match of the Steamed Teacups Jul 14, 1988
- E40 The Don Match! Search for the Golden Eel Jul 28, 1988
- E41 The Combined Takoyaki Fight, Battle against General Aji Aug 4, 1988
- E42 No need to ask! A Dumpling Match Aug 11, 1988
- E43 The Seashore Match. Challenge from a Seafood Cook Aug 18, 1988
- E44 The Seashore Match. Youichi Style, Secret of the Roasted Fish Aug 25, 1988
- E45 The Farm Products Match. A Powerful Adversary, the Culinary Survival Match with Pan Sep 1, 1988
- E46 The Farm Products Match! The Victory of the Specially-made Kitchen Culinary Set Sep 8, 1988
- E47 The Destined Duel! Youichim and Kazuma's Mackeral Match Sep 15, 1988
- E48 A Challenge to Aji Senhito! This is the Last Resort to Victory Sep 22, 1988
- E49 A Search for Tastes! Marui vs Mister Ajikko Sep 29, 1988
- E50 Farewell Marui! The Challenge to the Neverending Culinary Road Oct 6, 1988
- E51 A Mysterious Chinese Soup Challenge! A Visitor from Hong Kong Oct 13, 1988
- E52 A Mysterious Chinese Soup Challenge! The Secret of the Chinese Herb Oct 20, 1988
- E53 The Steaming Dumpling Challenge! Ajikko goes to Hong Kong Oct 27, 1988
- E54 The Steaming Dumpling Challenge! Ajikko vs Hu Foong Nov 3, 1988
- E55 The Ramen Match! The Surprising 4000 years of Chinese History Nov 10, 1988
- E56 The Final Ramen Match! White Soup vs Black Soup Nov 17, 1988
- E57 The Cinnamon Beancurd Match! Appearance of the General Aji's Seven Knives Nov 24, 1988
- E58 The Cinnamon Beancurd Match! The Road to Ryorin Temple's 36 Rooms Dec 1, 1988
- E59 Farewell, Hong Kong. Defend the Aji-ou Building Dec 8, 1988
- E60 The Dumpling Match Reversal! The Ambition of General Aji Dec 15, 1988
- E61 New Year Soba Delivery Match! Defend the Shopping Streets Dec 22, 1988
- E62 New Year Soba Delivery Match! Mystery of the Speedy Hooded Youngster Dec 29, 1988
- E63 Kanezawa Sushi Contest. Janice Daigo's Challenge Jan 5, 1989
- E64 Kanezawa Sushi Contest! Big Victory with the Sushi Device Jan 12, 1989
- E65 The Snow Festival Frankfurt Match! The Devil from the South appears Jan 19, 1989
- E66 The Snow Festival Frankfurt Match! Match with Sekiba Jan 26, 1989
- E67 The Alex Express Gourmet Event! Another Challenge from Roborock Feb 2, 1989
- E68 The Alex Express Gourmet Event! Aim for the Dessert Goal Feb 9, 1989
- E69 The Islandwide Pan Contest! Seven Knives Mr Oishi appears Feb 16, 1989
- E70 The Islandwide Pan Competition! Challenge from the Setouchi Youth Culinary Group Feb 23, 1989
- E71 The Relentless Hamburger Match! Abe and Oikawa Mar 3, 1989
- E72 The Decisive Hamburger Match! The Strongest Seven Knives, Abe Ichiro Appears Mar 10, 1989
- E73 The Tough Hamburger Match! A Letter from Long-legged Uncle Mar 16, 1989
- E74 Japan's First Sukiyaki Match! Search for the Ideal Taste Mar 23, 1989
- E75 The Sukiyaki Battle! The Strongest Seven Knives vs Mister Ajikko Mar 30, 1989
- E76 The Takanoyama Beancurd Match! Aji-ou Visits Apr 6, 1989
- E77 The Mysterious Aji-oh Grand Prix, the Beancurd Dish Challenge Apr 13, 1989
- E78 Match in Takanoyama! Beancurd Steak vs Rubber Steak Apr 20, 1989
- E79 The Rice Dumpling and Rick Cake Match! Challenge from Ninen Hanagumi Culinary Group Apr 27, 1989
- E80 The Rice Dumpling and Rick Cake Match! A Comparison to the 5 May Taste May 4, 1989
- E81 The Curry Match that call upon a Storm! Kamon and Moori's Counterattck May 11, 1989
- E82 Youichi and Kazuma's Crisis! The Great Germany Curry Reversal May 18, 1989
- E83 The Cold Soba Challenge! Saburo appears May 25, 1989
- E84 The School Delivery Competition! Victory with the Specially-made Uson Jun 1, 1989
- E85 The Original Croquette Battle! A Love Story Jun 8, 1989
- E86 The Original Croquette Battle! A Taste Match on the Luxurious Cruise Jun 15, 1989
- E87 The Yakitori Match! A Challenge to the Old Taste Jun 29, 1989
- E88 The Yakitori Drum Match! Victory through Tare's Art Jul 6, 1989
- E89 An Afternoon at Nichinode Canteen, Search for the Missing Shop Jul 13, 1989
- E90 The Ice-cream Duel! Mitsuko and Koorogi's Challenge Jul 27, 1989
- E91 The Ice-cream Duel! The Midsummer Night's Match Jul 27, 1989
- E92 The Riceball Match! Appearance of Japan's Most Irresponsible Cook Aug 3, 1989
- E93 The Riceball Battle! The Irresponsible Dish vs Mother's Taste Aug 10, 1989
- E94 The Decisive Match of the Third Dish! Abe Ichiro Challenges again Aug 17, 1989
- E95 Ajikko's Last Battle! Match of the Biggest Sandwich of all times Aug 24, 1989
- E96 The Sounding Time of a Cook, Retrieve the Memory of Aji-ou Aug 31, 1989
- E97 Kazuma's Secret is revealed! Pilgrimage to the Taste of Sadness Sep 7, 1989
- E98 The Path to a Distant Taste. Search for your very own Taste Sep 14, 1989
- E99 Thank you for the delicious meal! Mister Ajikko 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.