- Wasted Chef: Original anime film directed by Takayuki Hirao.
- Takayuki Hirao: Director known for Pompo: The Cinéphile and Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene.
- CLAP: Animation studio responsible for producing the feature film.
- Shingo Adachi: Character designer returning after working on Pompo: The Cinéphile.
- Kenta Matsukuma: Composer of the project's soundtrack.
- Young Ace: A Kadokawa that will publish the manga adaptation.
- Aero05: Artist in charge of the manga version of the story.
anime film Wasted Chef has revealed its first teaser trailer and confirmed a manga. The announcement came via the project's official website this Sunday (31). The print version will be published in Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine, with art by Aero05 and a premiere scheduled for June 4th.
Team brings together names from Pompo: The Cinéphile
The production marks the reunion of the main team from Pompo: The Cinéphile, a film released by CLAP. Takayuki Hirao is responsible for the original story, screenplay, and direction of the film. Meanwhile, Shingo Adachi returns as lead character designer, and Kenta Matsukuma will be in charge of the soundtrack.
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The project was originally announced in June 2023. Additionally, a new promotional visual debuted with the tagline: "On that day, 'you' and 'flavor' disappeared from the world.".
A world without flavor
According to information released by Variety magazine, production is scheduled to conclude in 2027. The plot follows a young cook who seeks to recover a lost flavor and ends up in a devastated city where no one can taste anything.
There, he is saved by Kasumi, and her culinary skills awaken forgotten memories. However, a mysterious force threatens to erase all of humanity's desires, turning his journey into the last hope to save two worlds.
The film was also one of the highlights of the Annecy Animation Showcase, an event that was part of the Cannes Animation initiative during the Marché du Film. Finally, for more news about anime, manga, and new seasons, follow the daily updates on AnimeNew.
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