Magoroku Inui

He is a young man, often depicted as energetic and sharp, with a modern look that contrasts his traditional background.

Magoroku presents himself with an air of earnestness and carries his Kyoto origins in his mannerisms.

Magoroku is intensely curious about different cuisines and feels limited by strict traditions.

He is respectful and earnest, but also stubborn when it comes to following his dreams and finding his own path.

Despite occasional conflicts, he values relationships, deeply respects his father, and feels joys and pains intensely.

Magoroku was raised in a traditional high-class Kyoto restaurant that belonged to his family.

He began to question the rigid, feudal nature of Kyoto cuisine and longed for broader culinary knowledge.

His encounter with Kai Asakura’s cooking inspired him, prompting him to leave Kyoto for Tokyo, defying his family’s wishes to work at Fermat Kitchen.

Despite being disowned, he dreams of fusing Kyoto and French cuisine one day and reconciling with his father.

Magoroku is skilled in Japanese traditional culinary techniques, thanks to his upbringing in a renowned Kyoto restaurant.

He is eager to learn new methods and seeks to merge the delicate tastes of Japanese and French cooking.

His talents are recognized at Fermat Kitchen, where his unique perspective adds value to the team.

Magoroku is a slightly senior colleague to Gaku Kitada at Fermat Kitchen, making him among the closest in age to Gaku.

He initially struggled to recognize Gaku’s abilities, being the only one reluctant even after others accepted Gaku, but later became a close friend and ally.

He harbors a crush on Ranna Akamatsu and enjoys the camaraderie of having juniors he can mentor.

His relationship with his father is complex; it’s marked by both respect and rebellion, fueling Magoroku’s dream of eventual reconciliation.

In the drama adaptation, Magoroku is portrayed by Rikuto Itagaki, while his animated voice is provided by Tatsumaru Tachibana.

Among the staff, he is one of the most impacted by Gaku’s later transformation and reacts with sincere emotion when Gaku’s methods drive away colleagues.

“I want to learn from everything the sea can teach me, and one day bring that back home.”

“I believed in you…”

These lines reflect his genuine approach to life and his strong emotional core.

Inspiration and Departure

Magoroku grew dissatisfied with the suffocating traditions of Kyoto cuisine in his family restaurant.

A pivotal moment occurred when he tasted Kai Asakura’s cooking, igniting his desire to explore the world of flavors beyond Kyoto.

Life at Fermat Kitchen

He joins Fermat Kitchen in Tokyo and becomes a valued member of the team.

Although he initially resists Gaku Kitada, he eventually accepts him and forges a strong friendship, even allowing Gaku to call him by his first name.

His admiration for Ranna Akamatsu gives him quiet motivation in his daily life.

At work, Magoroku is respected by colleagues and appreciates his new role as a mentor.

Crisis and Departure

As Gaku transforms and his management methods become harsher, Magoroku witnesses the team’s dissolution.

Unable to bear the pain of seeing a friend change so drastically, Magoroku voices his heartbreak and finally leaves, overwhelmed by the breaking of his trust.

Magoroku’s journey reflects a timeless struggle—balancing respect for tradition with the courage to forge one’s own path.

He remains a fan favorite for his emotional honesty and determination to heal old wounds while creating something new.