Manpuku

2018 | 1 seasons | 151 episodes | 9.0 ★ (3)

Manpuku
  • 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)

  • Tagline

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  • First Air Date

    01 October 2018

  • Last Air Date

    30 March 2019

  • Creator

    Keiko Matsuzaka

    Sakura Ando

    Hiroki Hasegawa

  • Stars

    Sakura Ando

    Hiroki Hasegawa

    Keiko Matsuzaka

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