Senzaemon Nakiri is a highly respected culinary expert in the world. He is the Director of Totsuki Culinary Academy. As one of the most highly regarded figures in the culinary world, Senzaemon is treated with the utmost respect from those in the industry. As the director of Totsuki Culinary Academy, Senzaemon holds an iron-clad philosophy in regards to culinary arts with the strict policy that his academy is infamous for. He has high expectations for his students and does not tolerate failure. He highly values tenacity, spirit, and courage, especially those who display such mettle in the face of adversity. He has taken a special interest in the 92nd Totsuki Generation which currently hosts a wide variety of students who come from various backgrounds and have continued to innovate and exceed his expectations. Senzaemon is a particularly hard individual to impress given his notoriety. Should a student manage to impress him, Senzaemon has the unusual habit of stripping off the top part of his yukata as a clear sign. In rare instances, Senzaemon may not disrobe himself, but his fundoshi may unravel instead. Though the crowd may not notice it, Senzaemon will be the only person to notice this and takes this as a sign of great hidden potential in a student. Senzaemon is a loving family man and is particularly fond of his maternal granddaughter, Erina Nakiri. He has a solid bond with his paternal granddaughter Alice Nakiri.