Oishinbo

Details

Also known as: 美味しんぼ, The Gourmet
Type: TV
Status: Finished Airing
Score: 6.6
Episodes: 136
Genres: Drama, Slice of Life
Studio: Shin-Ei Animation
Aired: 1988-10-17 to 1992-03-17
Season: Fall 1988

Synopsis

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.

Episodes

76 earlier episodes are not listed here.

Episode 77: The Specialty of the Cottage (1990-09-18)
Episode 78: Ultimate Menu VS Supreme Menu (1990-10-16)
Episode 79: Ultimate VS Supreme, the Ability with Yolk (1990-10-23)
Episode 80: Perseverance and Wild Yam (1990-10-30)
Episode 81: The Gift of the Sea Breeze (1990-11-06)
Episode 82: Ultimate VS Supreme, the Live Rice (1990-11-13)
Episode 83: Ultimate VS Supreme Battle!! Vegetable Edition (1990-11-20)
Episode 84: An Ugly Fish (1990-11-27)
Episode 85: The Warmth of an Ordinary Town (1990-12-04)
Episode 86: The Table of a Family (1990-12-11)
Episode 87: Intriguing Karaage (1990-12-18)
Episode 88: Osechi and Bride (1991-01-08)
Episode 89: Ultimate VS Supreme, the Spring of Gyoza (1991-01-15)
Episode 90: Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle! Gyoza Edition (1991-01-22)
Episode 91: The Delicacy of Midwinter (1991-01-29)
Episode 92: The Agony of the European Restaurant (1991-02-05)
Episode 93: Ultimate VS Supreme, Rays and Sharks Part 1 (1991-02-12)
Episode 94: Ultimate VS Supreme, Rays and Sharks Part 2 (1991-02-19)
Episode 95: A Passing Porridge (1991-02-26)
Episode 96: The Taste of Edo (1991-03-05)
Episode 97: Grandma's Adventure (1991-03-12)
Episode 98: Is the food three generations? (1991-03-19)
Episode 99: Dad's Korokke (1991-04-23)
Episode 100: A Luxurious Meal (1991-04-30)
Episode 101: Bean Sprouts (1991-05-07)
Episode 102: Donburi VS Norimaki (1991-05-21)
Episode 103: Gourmet Oriented (1991-05-28)
Episode 104: Skills of the Second Generation (1991-06-04)
Episode 105: Pasta After Five Years (1991-06-11)
Episode 106: Nostalgia Dish (1991-06-18)
Episode 107: Sea Pine Mushroom Rice (1991-06-25)
Episode 108: The Rain of Umeboshi (1991-07-02)
Episode 109: Toji and Water (1991-07-09)
Episode 110: Mild Vinegar (1991-07-16)
Episode 111: Cooking Skills and Painting Skills (1991-07-23)
Episode 112: The Heart of Hojicha (1991-07-30)
Episode 113: Cool Breeze Somen (1991-08-13)
Episode 114: Aged Liquor (1991-09-03)
Episode 115: The Secret of Spices (1991-09-17)
Episode 116: New Project (1991-10-15)
Episode 117: Prohibited Bird (1991-10-22)
Episode 118: The Spirit of Challenge (1991-10-29)
Episode 119: Japanese Roots (1991-11-05)
Episode 120: Jumbo Chawanmushi (1991-11-12)
Episode 121: Life and Bowls (1991-11-19)
Episode 122: Spicy Mentaiko (1991-11-26)
Episode 123: Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle! Spaghetti (1991-12-03)
Episode 124: An Embarrassing Dish (1991-12-10)
Episode 125: New Year's Udon (1991-12-17)
Episode 126: The Porgy Inside the Porgy (1992-01-07)
Episode 127: Two Bridal Candidates (1992-01-14)
Episode 128: The True Value of Kajiki (1992-01-21)
Episode 129: Pizza and Yokozuna (1992-01-28)
Episode 130: The Spirit of the Sardine (1992-02-04)
Episode 131: Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle of Sweets! (1992-02-11)
Episode 132: The Gift of the Sun (1992-02-18)
Episode 133: The Crab and the Monkey (1992-02-25)
Episode 134: Sole and Flatfish (1992-03-03)
Episode 135: The Ultimate Wedding Reception Part 1 (1992-03-10)
Episode 136: The Ultimate Wedding Reception Part 2 (1992-03-17)

Characters and voice actors

Shirou Yamaoka (main character) · Japanese voice: Kazuhiko Inoue
Yuuko Kurita (main character) · Japanese voice: Mayumi Shou
Yuuzan Kaibara (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Chikao Ootsuka
Taizou Oohara (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Osamu Saka
Seisaku Arakawa (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Akio Miyabe
Noriko Hanamura (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Rei Sakuma
Kairakutei Black (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Takeshi Aono
Yuu Kinjou (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Keiichi Nanba
Kinzou (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Houchuu Ootsuka
Kizaki (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Ryo Horikawa
Houichi Matsumori (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Jouji Yanami
Mariko Niki (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Saeko Shimazu
Fuyumi Okaboshi (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Harumi Ichiryuusai
Ryuuzou Okaboshi (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Toshihiko Seki
Seiichi Okaboshi (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Norio Wakamoto
President Itayama (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Mahito Tsujimura
Soba Vendor (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Issei Futamata
Kinue Tabata (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Ako Mayama
Hideo Tanimura (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Shunsuke Shima
Tomio Tomii (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Osamu Katou

Opening and ending songs

Opening 1: You (Where Are You?) · Megumi Yuuki
Opening 2: Dang Dang Ki ni Naru! · Yuma Nakamura
Ending 1: Two of Us · Megumi Yuuki
Ending 2: Line · Yuma Nakamura