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Oishinbo

TV·1988–1992·1 season, 136 episodes·tv asahi·Animation, Drama·23m

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The newspaper office, Tozai Shinbun, plans to publish the Ultimate Menu to commemorate their 100th anniversary. It would not only describe foods but also pass on dietary cultures for many generations to come. Despite its importance, Shirou Yamaoka, a lazy employee, and Yuuko Kurita, a company newcomer, are selected as the editors.

Cast

Kazuhiko InoueKazuhiko InoueShirou Yamaoka (voice)Mayumi ShouMayumi ShouYuuko Kurita (voice)Chikao OhtsukaChikao OhtsukaYūzan KaibaraOsamu SakaOsamu SakaDaizō ŌharaSeizo KatoSeizo KatoKyōichi Koizumi
Shunsuke Shima
Shunsuke ShimaHideo TanimuraOsamu KatoOsamu KatoTomio Tomii

Episodes by season

Season01136Episodes1988–92Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Ultimate MenuOctober 17, 1988—
  2. S01E02Father VS SonOctober 24, 1988—
  3. S01E03Fresh VegetablesOctober 31, 1988—
  4. S01E04Fresh FishNovember 7, 1988—
  5. S01E05Thick Soba BrothNovember 14, 1988—
  6. S01E06The Phantom FishNovember 21, 1988—
  7. S01E07The Magic of CharcoalNovember 28, 1988—
  8. S01E08An Odd Dinner DateDecember 5, 1988—
  9. S01E09The Heart of SushiDecember 12, 1988—
  10. S01E10The Rules of CookingDecember 19, 1988—
  11. S01E11The Power of Clay PotsJanuary 9, 1989—
  12. S01E12The Secret of StockJanuary 16, 1989—
  13. S01E13The Value of LaborJanuary 23, 1989—
  14. S01E14The Champion's Favourite FoodJanuary 30, 1989—
  15. S01E15Japanese CurryFebruary 6, 1989—
  16. S01E16The Power of Open FlamesFebruary 13, 1989—
  17. S01E17A Hospitable HeartFebruary 20, 1989—
  18. S01E18Freshness and SpeedFebruary 27, 1989—
  19. S01E19Love and Ice CreamMarch 6, 1989—
  20. S01E20Expanding HorizonsMarch 13, 1989—
  21. S01E21Knife BasicsMarch 20, 1989—
  22. S01E22Terms of a ChefMarch 27, 1989—
  23. S01E23Flavor of GyuunabeApril 10, 1989—
  24. S01E24Chuka Soba's LifeApril 24, 1989—
  25. S01E25Memory of the TongueMay 1, 1989—
  26. S01E26A Reason Not to EatMay 8, 1989—
  27. S01E27Battle of the Whales Part 1May 15, 1989—
  28. S01E28Battle of the Whales Part 2May 22, 1989—
  29. S01E29Wisdom of the TripMay 29, 1989—
  30. S01E30Elasticity of UdonJune 5, 1989—
  31. S01E31Home of the AyuJune 12, 1989—
  32. S01E32Hamburger IngredientsJune 19, 1989—
  33. S01E33Dish Made by the BrideJune 26, 1989—
  34. S01E34Awabi ZukushiJuly 3, 1989—
  35. S01E35Longing for Pork CutletJuly 10, 1989—
  36. S01E36Soup and NoodlesJuly 17, 1989—
  37. S01E37Garlic PowerJuly 24, 1989—
  38. S01E38Beer and EdamameJuly 31, 1989—
  39. S01E39The Taste at the Hottest MomentAugust 14, 1989—
  40. S01E40Midsummer IceAugust 21, 1989—
  41. S01E41The Ideal TechniqueAugust 28, 1989—
  42. S01E42Soy and NigariSeptember 18, 1989—
  43. S01E43The Aroma of AodakeSeptember 25, 1989—
  44. S01E44The Beauty of WomenOctober 17, 1989—
  45. S01E45Showdown in Hong Kong Part 1October 24, 1989—
  46. S01E46Showdown in Hong Kong Part 2October 31, 1989—
  47. S01E47Egg Yolk and WhiteNovember 7, 1989—
  48. S01E48Mother's AppleNovember 14, 1989—
  49. S01E49The Power of BeefNovember 21, 1989—
  50. S01E50The Ultimate MannersNovember 28, 1989—
  51. S01E51Lemons and HealthDecember 5, 1989—
  52. S01E52The Charm of FishDecember 12, 1989—
  53. S01E53Candy and DreamDecember 19, 1989—
  54. S01E54Tokyo-style ZoniJanuary 9, 1990—
  55. S01E55Mystery of Soy SauceJanuary 16, 1990—
  56. S01E56Yum ChaJanuary 23, 1990—
  57. S01E57Fond de VeauJanuary 30, 1990—
  58. S01E58Music of HometownFebruary 6, 1990—
  59. S01E59Friends of RiceFebruary 13, 1990—
  60. S01E60Effort in KimchiFebruary 20, 1990—
  61. S01E61Emergency FoodFebruary 27, 1990—
  62. S01E62The Red of the EarthMarch 6, 1990—
  63. S01E63Natto of LoveMarch 13, 1990—
  64. S01E64Salad and BeautyMarch 20, 1990—
  65. S01E65Boke and TsukkomiApril 24, 1990—
  66. S01E66Wankata TestMay 1, 1990—
  67. S01E67Boxer's PainMay 8, 1990—
  68. S01E68Tamago and Frying PanMay 22, 1990—
  69. S01E69Reunion bowlMay 29, 1990—
  70. S01E70Brown Rice VS White RiceJune 12, 1990—
  71. S01E71Fish Without BonesJune 19, 1990—
  72. S01E72Gum SubstituteJuly 3, 1990—
  73. S01E73The Flower of TofuJuly 10, 1990—
  74. S01E74Black SashimiJuly 24, 1990—
  75. S01E75Seafood of the Northern SeaAugust 14, 1990—
  76. S01E76The Charm of the SmellSeptember 11, 1990—
  77. S01E77The Specialty of the CottageSeptember 18, 1990—
  78. S01E78Ultimate Menu VS Supreme MenuOctober 16, 1990—
  79. S01E79Ultimate VS Supreme, the Ability with YolkOctober 23, 1990—
  80. S01E80Perseverance and Wild YamOctober 30, 1990—
  81. S01E81The Gift of the Sea BreezeNovember 6, 1990—
  82. S01E82Ultimate VS Supreme, the Live RiceNovember 13, 1990—
  83. S01E83Ultimate VS Supreme Battle!! Vegetable EditionNovember 20, 1990—
  84. S01E84An Ugly FishNovember 27, 1990—
  85. S01E85The Warmth of an Ordinary TownDecember 4, 1990—
  86. S01E86The Table of a FamilyDecember 11, 1990—
  87. S01E87Intriguing KaraageDecember 18, 1990—
  88. S01E88Osechi and BrideJanuary 8, 1991—
  89. S01E89Ultimate VS Supreme, the Spring of GyozaJanuary 15, 1991—
  90. S01E90Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle! Gyoza EditionJanuary 22, 1991—
  91. S01E91The Delicacy of MidwinterJanuary 29, 1991—
  92. S01E92The Agony of the European RestaurantFebruary 5, 1991—
  93. S01E93Ultimate VS Supreme, Rays and Sharks Part 1February 12, 1991—
  94. S01E94Ultimate VS Supreme, Rays and Sharks Part 2February 19, 1991—
  95. S01E95A Passing PorridgeFebruary 26, 1991—
  96. S01E96The Taste of EdoMarch 5, 1991—
  97. S01E97Grandma's AdventureMarch 12, 1991—
  98. S01E98Is the food three generations?March 19, 1991—
  99. S01E99Dad's KorokkeApril 23, 1991—
  100. S01E100A Luxurious MealApril 30, 1991—
  101. S01E101Bean SproutsMay 7, 1991—
  102. S01E102Donburi VS NorimakiMay 21, 1991—
  103. S01E103Gourmet OrientedMay 28, 1991—
  104. S01E104Skills of the Second GenerationJune 4, 1991—
  105. S01E105Pasta After Five YearsJune 11, 1991—
  106. S01E106Nostalgia DishJune 18, 1991—
  107. S01E107Sea Pine Mushroom RiceJune 25, 1991—
  108. S01E108The Rain of UmeboshiJuly 2, 1991—
  109. S01E109Toji and WaterJuly 9, 1991—
  110. S01E110Mild VinegarJuly 16, 1991—
  111. S01E111Cooking Skills and Painting SkillsJuly 23, 1991—
  112. S01E112The Heart of HojichaJuly 30, 1991—
  113. S01E113Cool Breeze SomenAugust 13, 1991—
  114. S01E114Aged LiquorSeptember 3, 1991—
  115. S01E115The Secret of SpicesSeptember 17, 1991—
  116. S01E116New ProjectOctober 15, 1991—
  117. S01E117Prohibited BirdOctober 22, 1991—
  118. S01E118The Spirit of ChallengeOctober 29, 1991—
  119. S01E119Japanese RootsNovember 5, 1991—
  120. S01E120Jumbo ChawanmushiNovember 12, 1991—
  121. S01E121Life and BowlsNovember 19, 1991—
  122. S01E122Spicy MentaikoNovember 26, 1991—
  123. S01E123Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle! SpaghettiDecember 3, 1991—
  124. S01E124An Embarrassing DishDecember 10, 1991—
  125. S01E125New Year's UdonDecember 17, 1991—
  126. S01E126The Porgy Inside the PorgyJanuary 7, 1992—
  127. S01E127Two Bridal CandidatesJanuary 14, 1992—
  128. S01E128The True Value of KajikiJanuary 21, 1992—
  129. S01E129Pizza and YokozunaJanuary 28, 1992—
  130. S01E130The Spirit of the SardineFebruary 4, 1992—
  131. S01E131Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle of Sweets!February 11, 1992—
  132. S01E132The Gift of the SunFebruary 18, 1992—
  133. S01E133The Crab and the MonkeyFebruary 25, 1992—
  134. S01E134Sole and FlatfishMarch 3, 1992—
  135. S01E135The Ultimate Wedding Reception Part 1March 10, 1992—
  136. S01E136The Ultimate Wedding Reception Part 2March 17, 1992—

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