Shirou Yamaoka
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 136
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 58 h 56 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 17, 1988 – March 17, 1992
- Season
- Fall 1988
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Yoshio Takeuchi
- Original creator
- Tetsu Kariya
- Music
- Kazuo Ootani
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
58h 56m
⚡ 28 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Food92%Educational90%Episodic90%Work79%Primarily Adult Cast76%Seinen75%Politics33%Female Protagonist20%Office20%Office Lady20%
overview details
Synopsis
Oishinbo is a drama about newspaper reporters. The main character is a cynical food critic named Yamaoka. Oishinbo is a popular mainstream comic for adults in Japan. It is even mentioned in an episode of "Iron Chef". (Source: AniDB)
Should you watch Oishinbo?
Oishinbo has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 50% of 317 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 997 AniList users who started it, 10.5% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 330 have finished it.
At roughly 58 h 56 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 9 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Slice of Life — especially food, educational, episodic, work.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
136 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tetsu Kariya
- Director
- Yoshio Takeuchi
- Character design
- Masaaki Kannan
- Music
- Kazuo Ootani
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Oishinbo is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Oishinbo: Kyuukyoku Tai Shikou, Chouju Ryouri Taiketsu!!
- Optional extras: Oishinbo Pilot, Shin Oishinbo
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“YOU” · eps 1-23
- OP2“Dang Dang Ki ni Naru!” · eps 24-136
Endings (2)
- ED1“TWO OF US” · eps 1-23
- ED2“LINE” · eps 24-136
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Oishinbo FAQ
How many episodes does Oishinbo have?
Oishinbo has 136 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 58 h 56 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Oishinbo?
About 58 h 56 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 68 days; at one hour a day, about 59 days.
Is Oishinbo finished?
Yes. Oishinbo has finished airing — the final episode aired March 17, 1992.
Is there a season 2 of Oishinbo?
Yes — the story continues in Oishinbo: Kyuukyoku Tai Shikou, Chouju Ryouri Taiketsu!!.
Where do I start Oishinbo?
Start here: Oishinbo is the first entry, followed by Oishinbo: Kyuukyoku Tai Shikou, Chouju Ryouri Taiketsu!!.
Is Oishinbo based on a manga?
Yes. Oishinbo adapts the manga by Tetsu Kariya.
Who sings the opening of Oishinbo?
The opening, "YOU", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Oishinbo?
Oishinbo is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.