An Unusual Collaboration: Kenichi Endo's Cooking Show Meets IDOLiSH7's King Pudding

In a remarkable blend of culinary creativity and pop culture, actor Kenichi Endo's cooking documentary series titled "Tenyawanya Cooking" has embarked on a captivating collaboration with the popular idol group IDOLiSH7, particularly featuring the character, King Pudding. Known for his engaging and sometimes humorous self-cooking journeys, Endo, affectionately called "Enken," finds himself facing one of his greatest challenges yet. The request comes straight from Tamaki Yotsuba, a member of IDOLiSH7, who eagerly asks Endo to help create the ultimate King Pudding, a dessert that has captured his heart.

King Pudding, an iconic character with a whimsical crown and distinctive facial features, is more than just a dessert; it's a nostalgic favorite for many fans, especially Yotsuba, who has adorned his own room with plush toys and posters of the character. The collaboration began when Yotsuba expressed his desire for an extraordinary pudding that could truly represent King Pudding and showcase its charm to a global audience. Although Endo has only a year of cooking experience, his previous successes with desserts like apple clafoutis, almond jelly, and shortcakes raised expectations for this ambitious project.

The Kitchen Adventure Begins

As preparations unfold, a massive King Pudding plush arrives in the kitchen to cheer Endo on. However, the oversized dessert mascot initially gets stuck in the hallway, prompting Endo to intervene and pull King Pudding into the kitchen. This tender moment showcases Endo's kind nature and highlights the spirit of support that surrounds this exciting collaboration.

Endo, inspired by Yotsuba's enthusiasm, aims not only to craft the perfect King Pudding but is also eager to incorporate characters from the whimsical world of King Pudding, known as the "Sweet and Fun Land of Sweets." This includes engaging companions like Meringue Princess, Sugar Butler, Panna Cotta Commander, and the twin Konpeito siblings, all made from plush toys. Each one plays a crucial role in fueling Endo's creativity.

As the cooking challenge progresses, Endo starts with the essential steps to make pudding, but faces immediate setbacks. Expressing doubts and even whining to King Pudding, he continues to persevere according to the recipe. Endo navigates obstacles like preparing the caramel sauce and delicately presenting the dessert, all while King Pudding watches over him in silent support. His determination amid these trials captivates viewers and promises an entertaining cooking segment.

Final Thoughts from Kenichi Endo

Reflecting on the experience, Endo commented, "It was a long process, but I'm relieved that the pudding turned out with a simple and delicious flavor. I think the essence of King Pudding was captured well. Collaborating like this can be fun, and I appreciate being invited. I wonder, though, if a collaboration with me will actually expand King Pudding's reach? Since King Pudding doesn't talk, I could work at my own pace, which helped ease the pressure! Making the caramel was a bit tricky; I struggled even with the recipe, and it ended up getting too hard! I had no idea the recipe involved such advanced techniques. It turned out to be an unexpected collaboration, but since it will be streamed on TVer, maybe younger audiences will get to see it. I'm excited to see how they react!"

Tamaki Yotsuba's Excitement

With enthusiasm, Tamaki Yotsuba also shared his delight about the collaboration. "It's Tamaki Yotsuba from IDOLiSH7™! I love King Pudding and I wanted everyone to know more about it, so I requested Endo-san to make the strongest pudding that has the wobbly charm of King Pudding! The pudding Endo-san made is definitely impressive, but the fact that he and King Pudding share the screen is just mind-blowing! I hope everyone watches!"

Show Details

The show, "Tenyawanya Cooking," airs every Friday from 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with a special streaming event on TVer starting August 14, leading up to the September 12 conclusion.