In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Mister Ajikko”, also known by the following titles:
- ミスター味っ子
- Born to Cook
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- All related entries are marked as finished on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Mister Ajikko is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
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Mr. Ajikko ↗ ↖
September 3, 1986
Finished
Manga
ミスター味っ子
Mister Ajikko
Mister Ajikko
Summary
Ajiyoshi Yoichi is a culinary prodigy who manages the eating house together with his mother. One day, Murata Genjirou appears in the eating house and is surprised at the delicious taste and delicate culinary skills of the katsudon prepared by Youichi. Subsequently, Youichi is being invited to the Ajiou Building in which he is involved in a spaghetti match with the in-house Italian chef, Marui. Youichi's novel culinary ideas, coupled with his enthusiasm of serving the best for his guests, allow him to defeat Marui in the match. From then on, Youichi begins to compete with other rivals in the race for the best tastes and dishes.(Source: ANN)

Mister Ajikko ↗ ↖
October 8, 1987
Finished Airing
TV
ミスター味っ子
Born to Cook
Born to Cook
Summary
Ajiyoshi Yoichi is a culinary prodigy who manages the eating house together with his mother. One day, Murata Genjiro appears in the eating house and is surprised at the delicious taste and delicate culinary skills of the katsu-don prepared by Youichi. Subsequently, Youichi is being invited to the Aji-oh Building in which he is involved in a spaghetti match with the in-house Italian chef, Marui. Youichi's novel culinary ideas, coupled with his enthusiasm of serving the best for his guests, allow him to defeat Marui in the match. From then on, Youichi begins to compete with other rivals in the race for the best tastes and dishes.(Source: ANN)

Mister Ajikko Special ↗ ↖
February 9, 1989
Finished Airing
Special
味将軍七包丁人だよ! 全員集合
Mister Ajikko Episode 68.5
Mister Ajikko Episode 68.5
Summary
Youichi vs Ajizukin.
Mr. Ajikko II ↗ ↖
August 12, 2003
Finished
Manga
ミスター味っ子II
Mister Ajikko II
Mister Ajikko II
Summary
The story centers around Mr. Ajikko's son, Ajiyoshi Youichi.
Mr. Ajikko: Bakumatsu-hen ↗ ↖
December 26, 2015
Finished
Manga
ミスター味っ子 幕末編
Mister Ajikko: Bakumatsu-hen
Mister Ajikko: Bakumatsu-hen
