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Oishinbo

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: October 17, 1988
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 136
  • Networks: tv asahi
  • Genres: Animation, Drama
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Oishinbo(1988)

TMDB Rating: 10.0 (2 votes)

Overview

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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Season 1

136 episodes • 1988

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Ultimate MenuOct 17, 19880.0
2Father VS SonOct 24, 19880.0
3Fresh VegetablesOct 31, 19880.0
4Fresh FishNov 7, 19880.0
5Thick Soba BrothNov 14, 19880.0
6The Phantom FishNov 21, 19880.0
7The Magic of CharcoalNov 28, 19880.0
8An Odd Dinner DateDec 5, 19880.0
9The Heart of SushiDec 12, 19880.0
10The Rules of CookingDec 19, 19880.0
11The Power of Clay PotsJan 9, 19890.0
12The Secret of StockJan 16, 19890.0
13The Value of LaborJan 23, 19890.0
14The Champion's Favourite FoodJan 30, 19890.0
15Japanese CurryFeb 6, 19890.0
16The Power of Open FlamesFeb 13, 19890.0
17A Hospitable HeartFeb 20, 19890.0
18Freshness and SpeedFeb 27, 19890.0
19Love and Ice CreamMar 6, 19890.0
20Expanding HorizonsMar 13, 19890.0
21Knife BasicsMar 20, 19890.0
22Terms of a ChefMar 27, 19890.0
23Flavor of GyuunabeApr 10, 19890.0
24Chuka Soba's LifeApr 24, 19890.0
25Memory of the TongueMay 1, 19890.0
26A Reason Not to EatMay 8, 19890.0
27Battle of the Whales Part 1May 15, 19890.0
28Battle of the Whales Part 2May 22, 19890.0
29Wisdom of the TripMay 29, 19890.0
30Elasticity of UdonJun 5, 19890.0
31Home of the AyuJun 12, 19890.0
32Hamburger IngredientsJun 19, 19890.0
33Dish Made by the BrideJun 26, 19890.0
34Awabi ZukushiJul 3, 19890.0
35Longing for Pork CutletJul 10, 19890.0
36Soup and NoodlesJul 17, 19890.0
37Garlic PowerJul 24, 19890.0
38Beer and EdamameJul 31, 19890.0
39The Taste at the Hottest MomentAug 14, 19890.0
40Midsummer IceAug 21, 19890.0
41The Ideal TechniqueAug 28, 19890.0
42Soy and NigariSep 18, 19890.0
43The Aroma of AodakeSep 25, 19890.0
44The Beauty of WomenOct 17, 19890.0
45Showdown in Hong Kong Part 1Oct 24, 19890.0
46Showdown in Hong Kong Part 2Oct 31, 19890.0
47Egg Yolk and WhiteNov 7, 19890.0
48Mother's AppleNov 14, 19890.0
49The Power of BeefNov 21, 19890.0
50The Ultimate MannersNov 28, 19890.0
51Lemons and HealthDec 5, 19890.0
52The Charm of FishDec 12, 19890.0
53Candy and DreamDec 19, 19890.0
54Tokyo-style ZoniJan 9, 19900.0
55Mystery of Soy SauceJan 16, 19900.0
56Yum ChaJan 23, 19900.0
57Fond de VeauJan 30, 19900.0
58Music of HometownFeb 6, 19900.0
59Friends of RiceFeb 13, 19900.0
60Effort in KimchiFeb 20, 19900.0
61Emergency FoodFeb 27, 19900.0
62The Red of the EarthMar 6, 19900.0
63Natto of LoveMar 13, 19900.0
64Salad and BeautyMar 20, 19900.0
65Boke and TsukkomiApr 24, 19900.0
66Wankata TestMay 1, 19900.0
67Boxer's PainMay 8, 19900.0
68Tamago and Frying PanMay 22, 19900.0
69Reunion bowlMay 29, 19900.0
70Brown Rice VS White RiceJun 12, 19900.0
71Fish Without BonesJun 19, 19900.0
72Gum SubstituteJul 3, 19900.0
73The Flower of TofuJul 10, 19900.0
74Black SashimiJul 24, 19900.0
75Seafood of the Northern SeaAug 14, 19900.0
76The Charm of the SmellSep 11, 19900.0
77The Specialty of the CottageSep 18, 19900.0
78Ultimate Menu VS Supreme MenuOct 16, 19900.0
79Ultimate VS Supreme, the Ability with YolkOct 23, 19900.0
80Perseverance and Wild YamOct 30, 19900.0
81The Gift of the Sea BreezeNov 6, 19900.0
82Ultimate VS Supreme, the Live RiceNov 13, 19900.0
83Ultimate VS Supreme Battle!! Vegetable EditionNov 20, 19900.0
84An Ugly FishNov 27, 19900.0
85The Warmth of an Ordinary TownDec 4, 19900.0
86The Table of a FamilyDec 11, 19900.0
87Intriguing KaraageDec 18, 19900.0
88Osechi and BrideJan 8, 19910.0
89Ultimate VS Supreme, the Spring of GyozaJan 15, 19910.0
90Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle! Gyoza EditionJan 22, 19910.0
91The Delicacy of MidwinterJan 29, 19910.0
92The Agony of the European RestaurantFeb 5, 19910.0
93Ultimate VS Supreme, Rays and Sharks Part 1Feb 12, 19910.0
94Ultimate VS Supreme, Rays and Sharks Part 2Feb 19, 19910.0
95A Passing PorridgeFeb 26, 19910.0
96The Taste of EdoMar 5, 19910.0
97Grandma's AdventureMar 12, 19910.0
98Is the food three generations?Mar 19, 19910.0
99Dad's KorokkeApr 23, 19910.0
100A Luxurious MealApr 30, 19910.0
101Bean SproutsMay 7, 19910.0
102Donburi VS NorimakiMay 21, 19910.0
103Gourmet OrientedMay 28, 19910.0
104Skills of the Second GenerationJun 4, 19910.0
105Pasta After Five YearsJun 11, 19910.0
106Nostalgia DishJun 18, 19910.0
107Sea Pine Mushroom RiceJun 25, 19910.0
108The Rain of UmeboshiJul 2, 19910.0
109Toji and WaterJul 9, 19910.0
110Mild VinegarJul 16, 19910.0
111Cooking Skills and Painting SkillsJul 23, 19910.0
112The Heart of HojichaJul 30, 19910.0
113Cool Breeze SomenAug 13, 19910.0
114Aged LiquorSep 3, 19910.0
115The Secret of SpicesSep 17, 19910.0
116New ProjectOct 15, 19910.0
117Prohibited BirdOct 22, 19910.0
118The Spirit of ChallengeOct 29, 19910.0
119Japanese RootsNov 5, 19910.0
120Jumbo ChawanmushiNov 12, 19910.0
121Life and BowlsNov 19, 19910.0
122Spicy MentaikoNov 26, 19910.0
123Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle! SpaghettiDec 3, 19910.0
124An Embarrassing DishDec 10, 19910.0
125New Year's UdonDec 17, 19910.0
126The Porgy Inside the PorgyJan 7, 19920.0
127Two Bridal CandidatesJan 14, 19920.0
128The True Value of KajikiJan 21, 19920.0
129Pizza and YokozunaJan 28, 19920.0
130The Spirit of the SardineFeb 4, 19920.0
131Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle of Sweets!Feb 11, 19920.0
132The Gift of the SunFeb 18, 19920.0
133The Crab and the MonkeyFeb 25, 19920.0
134Sole and FlatfishMar 3, 19920.0
135The Ultimate Wedding Reception Part 1Mar 10, 19920.0
136The Ultimate Wedding Reception Part 2Mar 17, 19920.0

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