Oishinbo
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 Inoue
Shirou Yamaoka (voice)
Mayumi Shou
Yuuko Kurita (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
Yūzan Kaibara
Osamu Saka
Daizō Ōhara
Seizo Kato
Kyōichi Koizumi
Shunsuke Shima
Hideo Tanimura
Osamu Kato
Tomio Tomii
Seasons
E1The Ultimate Menu
Oct 17, 1988
E2Father VS Son
Oct 24, 1988
E3Fresh Vegetables
Oct 31, 1988
E4Fresh Fish
Nov 7, 1988
E5Thick Soba Broth
Nov 14, 1988
E6The Phantom Fish
Nov 21, 1988
E7The Magic of Charcoal
Nov 28, 1988
E8An Odd Dinner Date
Dec 5, 1988
E9The Heart of Sushi
Dec 12, 1988
E10The Rules of Cooking
Dec 19, 1988
E11The Power of Clay Pots
Jan 9, 1989
E12The Secret of Stock
Jan 16, 1989
E13The Value of Labor
Jan 23, 1989
E14The Champion's Favourite Food
Jan 30, 1989
E15Japanese Curry
Feb 6, 1989
E16The Power of Open Flames
Feb 13, 1989
E17A Hospitable Heart
Feb 20, 1989
E18Freshness and Speed
Feb 27, 1989
E19Love and Ice Cream
Mar 6, 1989
E20Expanding Horizons
Mar 13, 1989
E21Knife Basics
Mar 20, 1989
E22Terms of a Chef
Mar 27, 1989
E23Flavor of Gyuunabe
Apr 10, 1989
E24Chuka Soba's Life
Apr 24, 1989
E25Memory of the Tongue
May 1, 1989
E26A Reason Not to Eat
May 8, 1989
E27Battle of the Whales Part 1
May 15, 1989
E28Battle of the Whales Part 2
May 22, 1989
E29Wisdom of the Trip
May 29, 1989
E30Elasticity of Udon
Jun 5, 1989
E31Home of the Ayu
Jun 12, 1989
E32Hamburger Ingredients
Jun 19, 1989
E33Dish Made by the Bride
Jun 26, 1989
E34Awabi Zukushi
Jul 3, 1989
E35Longing for Pork Cutlet
Jul 10, 1989
E36Soup and Noodles
Jul 17, 1989
E37Garlic Power
Jul 24, 1989
E38Beer and Edamame
Jul 31, 1989
E39The Taste at the Hottest Moment
Aug 14, 1989
E40Midsummer Ice
Aug 21, 1989
E41The Ideal Technique
Aug 28, 1989
E42Soy and Nigari
Sep 18, 1989
E43The Aroma of Aodake
Sep 25, 1989
E44The Beauty of Women
Oct 17, 1989
E45Showdown in Hong Kong Part 1
Oct 24, 1989
E46Showdown in Hong Kong Part 2
Oct 31, 1989
E47Egg Yolk and White
Nov 7, 1989
E48Mother's Apple
Nov 14, 1989
E49The Power of Beef
Nov 21, 1989
E50The Ultimate Manners
Nov 28, 1989
E51Lemons and Health
Dec 5, 1989
E52The Charm of Fish
Dec 12, 1989
E53Candy and Dream
Dec 19, 1989
E54Tokyo-style Zoni
Jan 9, 1990
E55Mystery of Soy Sauce
Jan 16, 1990
E56Yum Cha
Jan 23, 1990
E57Fond de Veau
Jan 30, 1990
E58Music of Hometown
Feb 6, 1990
E59Friends of Rice
Feb 13, 1990
E60Effort in Kimchi
Feb 20, 1990
E61Emergency Food
Feb 27, 1990
E62The Red of the Earth
Mar 6, 1990
E63Natto of Love
Mar 13, 1990
E64Salad and Beauty
Mar 20, 1990
E65Boke and Tsukkomi
Apr 24, 1990
E66Wankata Test
May 1, 1990
E67Boxer's Pain
May 8, 1990
E68Tamago and Frying Pan
May 22, 1990
E69Reunion bowl
May 29, 1990
E70Brown Rice VS White Rice
Jun 12, 1990
E71Fish Without Bones
Jun 19, 1990
E72Gum Substitute
Jul 3, 1990
E73The Flower of Tofu
Jul 10, 1990
E74Black Sashimi
Jul 24, 1990
E75Seafood of the Northern Sea
Aug 14, 1990
E76The Charm of the Smell
Sep 11, 1990
E77The Specialty of the Cottage
Sep 18, 1990
E78Ultimate Menu VS Supreme Menu
Oct 16, 1990
E79Ultimate VS Supreme, the Ability with Yolk
Oct 23, 1990
E80Perseverance and Wild Yam
Oct 30, 1990
E81The Gift of the Sea Breeze
Nov 6, 1990
E82Ultimate VS Supreme, the Live Rice
Nov 13, 1990
E83Ultimate VS Supreme Battle!! Vegetable Edition
Nov 20, 1990
E84An Ugly Fish
Nov 27, 1990
E85The Warmth of an Ordinary Town
Dec 4, 1990
E86The Table of a Family
Dec 11, 1990
E87Intriguing Karaage
Dec 18, 1990
E88Osechi and Bride
Jan 8, 1991
E89Ultimate VS Supreme, the Spring of Gyoza
Jan 15, 1991
E90Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle! Gyoza Edition
Jan 22, 1991
E91The Delicacy of Midwinter
Jan 29, 1991
E92The Agony of the European Restaurant
Feb 5, 1991
E93Ultimate VS Supreme, Rays and Sharks Part 1
Feb 12, 1991
E94Ultimate VS Supreme, Rays and Sharks Part 2
Feb 19, 1991
E95A Passing Porridge
Feb 26, 1991
E96The Taste of Edo
Mar 5, 1991
E97Grandma's Adventure
Mar 12, 1991
E98Is the food three generations?
Mar 19, 1991
E99Dad's Korokke
Apr 23, 1991
E100A Luxurious Meal
Apr 30, 1991
E101Bean Sprouts
May 7, 1991
E102Donburi VS Norimaki
May 21, 1991
E103Gourmet Oriented
May 28, 1991
E104Skills of the Second Generation
Jun 4, 1991
E105Pasta After Five Years
Jun 11, 1991
E106Nostalgia Dish
Jun 18, 1991
E107Sea Pine Mushroom Rice
Jun 25, 1991
E108The Rain of Umeboshi
Jul 2, 1991
E109Toji and Water
Jul 9, 1991
E110Mild Vinegar
Jul 16, 1991
E111Cooking Skills and Painting Skills
Jul 23, 1991
E112The Heart of Hojicha
Jul 30, 1991
E113Cool Breeze Somen
Aug 13, 1991
E114Aged Liquor
Sep 3, 1991
E115The Secret of Spices
Sep 17, 1991
E116New Project
Oct 15, 1991
E117Prohibited Bird
Oct 22, 1991
E118The Spirit of Challenge
Oct 29, 1991
E119Japanese Roots
Nov 5, 1991
E120Jumbo Chawanmushi
Nov 12, 1991
E121Life and Bowls
Nov 19, 1991
E122Spicy Mentaiko
Nov 26, 1991
E123Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle! Spaghetti
Dec 3, 1991
E124An Embarrassing Dish
Dec 10, 1991
E125New Year's Udon
Dec 17, 1991
E126The Porgy Inside the Porgy
Jan 7, 1992
E127Two Bridal Candidates
Jan 14, 1992
E128The True Value of Kajiki
Jan 21, 1992
E129Pizza and Yokozuna
Jan 28, 1992
E130The Spirit of the Sardine
Feb 4, 1992
E131Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle of Sweets!
Feb 11, 1992
E132The Gift of the Sun
Feb 18, 1992
E133The Crab and the Monkey
Feb 25, 1992
E134Sole and Flatfish
Mar 3, 1992
E135The Ultimate Wedding Reception Part 1
Mar 10, 1992
E136The Ultimate Wedding Reception Part 2
Mar 17, 1992
Storyline
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.
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