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, exciting competitions. Furthermore, cooking anime immerses viewers in a gastronomic universe full of culinary challenges, intense rivalries and, of course, incredible dishes that you would like to try. In this top 10, we present some cooking anime to make you feel hungry and maybe even cry with excitement .
Sweetness and Lightning (Amaama to Inazuma)
After the death of his wife, Kouhei Inuzuka, a teacher, finds it difficult to feed his daughter Tsumugi. He accepts his student Kotori's invitation to 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 try 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 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 huge 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, fierce competition breaks out, dividing buyers into “Wolves” and “Dogs”. Thus, You Satou, a high school student, accidentally enters 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 surrounding this fight for food.
- Release Date: 2011
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Studio: David Production
Isekai Shokudou (Restaurant to Another World)
Synopsis: Western Restaurant Nekoya, located in Tokyo, is popular among local residents, however, it hides a secret – on Saturdays, its doors open to inhabitants of other worlds, such as dragons, elves and wizards. Thus, it offers favorite dishes prepared by the enigmatic “Master” chef. A unique place 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 likes to go out alone after work to enjoy food and drinks at local restaurants. A lonely but rewarding gastronomic journey. On the other hand, 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 into the heart of Aitheria, a city in a parallel universe. As news of the restaurant's exquisite dishes spreads across the lands, citizens of Aitheria from different social backgrounds travel to Nobu in search of delicious new 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 from the series “Fate/stay night” enjoy everyday meals in a more relaxed atmosphere. 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. So every day, he ventures into the market to see what different types of meals he can prepare with unique ingredients and a limited budget. However, his legendary skills often attract uninvited guests from across the city, so there is never a dull moment at 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 in his father's restaurant, he spent years developing his culinary expertise and inventing new dishes to surprise customers. However, he aspires to surpass his father's skill and take over the restaurant one day. However, he is shocked to learn that Jouichirou is closing up shop to take 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 sensorial experience.
- Release Date: 2015
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Studio: JC Staff
Bonus – Tokyo Ghoul
In short, the story of this cooking anime follows vegan Kaneki Ken, who one day has an accident and ends up becoming a carnivore. Against his own will he enters the dangerous world of meat, where he meets 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 cooking competitions to moments of relaxation and connection through food. So whether you're a food enthusiast or just want to be inspired to try new dishes, these animes will captivate your imagination and appetite. Bon appétit!
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