Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NHK
Type: Scripted
Rating: 9.0/10
Mampuku
Overview
Based on true story of the wife of Ando Momofuku, the businessman who founded Nissin Food Products Co. Ltd. and the inventor of instant ramen, the 99th Asadora follows the life of Tachibana Fukuko, a young woman who tries to survive tough times in Osaka with her husband from before WWII to the rapid economic development era. Together they overcome various setbacks before they succeed in creating instant noodles. (Source: MDL)
This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 9.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in Japan, United States of America, Philippines.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Sakura Ando
Imai (Tachibana) Fukuko
Hiroki Hasegawa
Tachibana Manpei
Keiko Matsuzaka
Imai Suzu
Sara Ogawa
Tachibana Sachi
Motoki Nishimura
Tachibana Gen
Inoue Takuya
Koda Shigeyuki (Katsuko's younger son)
Seasons
Season 1
151 Episodes • Aired 2018-10-01
No season overview provided for this season.