Roku Originals Renews "Morimoto's Sushi Master" for Second Season

First-ever competition series focused on the art of sushi-making returns for a six-episode second season

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Sept. 27, 2023 - Today, Roku announced plans to renew "Morimoto's Sushi Master," the first-ever competition series focused on the art of sushi-making, for a second season on The Roku Channel. Produced by AMPLE Entertainment and featuring world-renowned culinary icon Chef Masaharu Morimoto as head judge and executive producer, "Morimoto's Sushi Master" puts chefs to the test as they compete in challenges that not only honor the skill, ingredients, delicacy, and talent needed to perfect the art of sushi-making, but also break the rules along the way. Debuting on The Roku Channel in June 2023, season one of the series was the #1 on-demand title on the service during its opening week*.

"We're proud to continue partnering with our amazing collaborators at AMPLE Entertainment and the icon himself, Chef Masaharu Morimoto, to serve up another season of this first-of-its-kind competition series for audiences to savor," said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media. "'Morimoto's Sushi Master' gives viewers an addictive competition that honors a rich food culture while encouraging culinary innovation worthy of being crowned Sushi Master."

Ari Mark, executive producer and co-founder of AMPLE Entertainment, said: "We are grateful that audiences have responded so positively to the show, and we can't wait to bring Chef Morimoto's expertise and fun to fans for another season!"

"I am honored and excited to be a part of 'Morimoto's Sushi Master' for another season," said Chef Masaharu Morimoto. "The show not only celebrates the artistry of sushi, but also creativity and innovation. I look forward to seeing what the talented chefs bring to the sushi table this time around."

Season one of "Morimoto's Sushi Master" is streaming free exclusively on The Roku Channel.

"Morimoto's Sushi Master" is produced by AMPLE Entertainment. Ari Mark, Phil Lott, and Kathryn Vaughn serve as executive producers for AMPLE Entertainment.

"Morimoto's Sushi Master" is part of Roku's growing slate of Roku Originals including "WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story," "The Great American Baking Show," "Die Hart 2: Die Harter," "Meet Me in Paris," "Honest Renovations," and more. From award-winning scripted entertainment and engaging documentaries to new breakout unscripted series, Roku Originals gives viewers free access to bold, fresh entertainment from the biggest names in Hollywood.

Launched in 2017, The Roku Channel is the home of free and premium entertainment on the Roku platform. In Q4 2022, The Roku Channel reached U.S. households with an estimated 100 million people. The Roku Channel is a top-five channel on the Roku platform by active account reach and streaming hour engagement (Q2 2023). Today, The Roku Channel features a diverse lineup of more than 80,000 free movies and programs and more than 400 free live linear television channels in the U.S. It licenses and distributes content from more than 250 partners.

*#1 by reach and engagement, opening week defined as Friday, June 16 to Thursday, June 22.

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About AMPLE Entertainment

Founded by Ari Mark and Phil Lott, AMPLE Entertainment is an Emmy-winning production company dedicated to hands-on filmmaker-led premium content. Over the past year alone, the company has created premium hits like The Invisible Pilot (HBO) with Adam McKay, the Emmy nominated Kangaroo Valley (Netflix) with Sarah Snook, Morimoto's Sushi Masters (Roku) with Chef Masaharu Morimoto, and the recently premiered docudrama series Ancient Empires (History).Other new series include an unannounced slate of true crime originals, plus season six of Murder in the Heartland, Price of Glee, Queen of Versailles Reigns Again, and Death by Fame for Discovery+. Mark and Lott are also directing and financing a slate of indie films, starting with the feature documentary After the Fyre with Fremantle Media.