Kazumi Araiwa
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 151
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 62 h 55 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 9, 1992 – May 25, 1995
- Season
- Spring 1992
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Toshitaka Tsunoda, Kenichi Kasai
- Music
- Toshihiko Sahashi
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
62h 55m
⚡ 31 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Work79%Family Life73%Food73%Seinen60%
overview details
Synopsis
The story of Mr. Araiwa and his family. He is a model employee in a large enterprise, but becomes a completely different character at home. He is very keen on cooking and lets pass no occasion to cook delicious dishes for his wife, who is frequently occupied by her work as a journalist, or his young son. (Source: AniDB)
Should you watch Cooking Papa?
Cooking Papa has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 52% of 208 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #16 highest-rated anime of 1992, and #13 most popular anime of 1992 on AniList.
Of the 451 AniList users who started it, 15.1% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 246 have finished it.
At roughly 62 h 55 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 9 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Slice of Life — especially work, family life, food, seinen.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
151 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Toshitaka Tsunoda
- Director
- Kenichi Kasai
- Music
- Toshihiko Sahashi
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Cooking Papa FAQ
How many episodes does Cooking Papa have?
Cooking Papa has 151 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 62 h 55 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Cooking Papa?
About 62 h 55 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 76 days; at one hour a day, about 63 days.
Is Cooking Papa finished?
Yes. Cooking Papa has finished airing — the final episode aired May 25, 1995.
Is there a season 2 of Cooking Papa?
No sequel is listed for Cooking Papa as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Cooking Papa based on a manga?
Yes. Cooking Papa adapts the manga.