Cooking is an art that transcends cultural barriers and fills our senses with flavors and aromas. Furthermore, when this passion for food meets the world of anime, the result is an explosion of creativity and exciting competitions. Moreover, cooking anime immerse viewers in a gastronomic universe full of culinary challenges, intense rivalries, and, of course, incredible dishes you'll love to try. In this top 10, we present some cooking anime to make you hungry and maybe even bring tears to your eyes .
Sweetness and Lightning (Amaama to Inazuma)
Following the death of his wife, Kouhei Inuzuka, a teacher, struggles to feed his daughter Tsumugi. He accepts an invitation from his student Kotori to have dinner at her family restaurant, but soon discovers that the restaurant is often closed due to Kotori's mother's absence. Moved by the situation, Kouhei decides to continue going to the restaurant to cook and share home-cooked meals with Kotori and Tsumugi.
- Release Date: 2016
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Studio: TMS Entertainment
Koufuku Graffiti (Gourmet Girl Graffiti)
Ryou Machiko is a high school student who discovers the power of connecting with others through food. The anime explores the importance of shared meals as Ryou and her friends sample delicious dishes and strengthen their bonds.
- Release Date: 2015
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Studio: Shaft
Yakitate!! Japan
Azuma Kazuma dreams of creating the best Japanese bread, "Ja-pan." He joins forces with Pantasia, a famous bakery, to achieve his goal. Each episode is a fun journey in search of the perfect bread.
- Release Date: 2004
- Number of Episodes: 69
- Studio: Sunrise
Toriko
Synopsis: Toriko is a gourmet hunter who travels the world in search of the rarest and tastiest ingredients for his gourmet meals. In this action anime, the protagonist faces enormous and dangerous creatures in order to satisfy his appetite.
- Release Date: 2011
- Number of Episodes: 147
- Studio: Toei Animation
Ben-To
In a city, supermarkets are common places to buy food; however, at night, when unsold lunch boxes are discounted, a fierce competition breaks out, dividing shoppers into "Wolves" and "Dogs." Thus, You Satou, a high school student, accidentally finds himself caught in this battle and decides to participate. He is invited by Sen Yarizui, a veteran "Wolf," to join the Half-Price Food Lovers Club and learns about the rules and rivalries involved in this fight for food.
- Release Date: 2011
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Studio: David Production
Isekai Shokudou (Restaurant to Another World)
Synopsis: The Western restaurant Nekoya, located in Tokyo, is popular with local residents; however, it hides a secret – on Saturdays, its doors open to inhabitants of other worlds, such as dragons, elves, and wizards. There, it offers favorite dishes prepared by the enigmatic chef "Master." A unique experience that combines fantasy and gastronomy.
- Release Date: 2017
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Studio: Silver Link
Wakako-zake
Like other cooking anime, the story follows the life of Murasaki Wakako, a woman who enjoys going out alone after work to enjoy food and drink at local restaurants. A solitary, yet rewarding, gastronomic journey. However, each episode is only about 2 minutes long.
- Release Date: 2015
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Studio: Office DCI
Isekai Izakaya: Japanese Food from Another World
Chef Nobuyuki Yazawa and waitress Shinobu Senke run a Japanese izakaya called Nobu, which, despite its ordinary appearance, opens onto the heart of Aitheria, a city in a parallel universe. As news of the restaurant's exquisite dishes spreads across the land, citizens of Aitheria from diverse social backgrounds travel to Nobu in search of new and delicious delicacies, bringing with them empty stomachs and captivating stories to tell.
- Release Date: 2018
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Studio: Sunrise
Emiya-san Chi no Kyou no Gohan (Today's Menu for the Emiya Family)
Synopsis: The characters in the "Fate/stay night" series enjoy everyday meals in a more relaxed setting. Now that all the Masters and Servants have adapted to their new mundane lives, Shirou has taken it upon himself to cook for his family and show Saber the wonders of modern cuisine. Thus, every day, he ventures to the market to see what different kinds of meals he can prepare with unique ingredients and a limited budget. However, his legendary skills often attract uninvited guests from all over the city, so there's never a dull moment during meals with the Emiya family. Furthermore, this anime allows us to see the legendary heroes in moments of rest and camaraderie.
- Release Date: 2018
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Studio: ufotable
Shokugeki no Soma (Food Wars!)
Synopsis: Souma Yukihira has been cooking alongside his father, Jouichirou, for as long as he can remember. As sous-chef at his father's restaurant, he has spent years honing his culinary skills and inventing new dishes to surprise customers. However, he aspires to surpass his father's skill and take over the restaurant one day. He is shocked, however, to learn that Jouichirou is closing the establishment to accept a job in New York. In this anime, culinary confrontations are true epic battles, where the characters' exaggerated (and suspicious) reactions to food make each dish a sensory experience.
- Release Date: 2015
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Studio: JC Staff
Bonus – Tokyo Ghoul
In short, the story of this cooking anime follows the vegan Kaneki Ken, who one day suffers an accident and ends up becoming a carnivore. Against his will, he enters the dangerous world of meat, where he meets the tsundere Touka, who works at a steakhouse and tries to help him accept his new lifestyle. However, Kaneki has difficulty accepting his new reality, but after starting to work at the steakhouse and meeting his boss, he realizes that not all carnivores are evil.
Finally, these cooking anime offer a variety of styles, from intense culinary competitions to moments of relaxation and connection through food. So if you're a food enthusiast or just want inspiration to try new dishes, these anime will captivate your imagination and appetite. Bon appétit!
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