Welcome to the delightful and mouth-watering world of cooking anime, where culinary skills clash, recipes come to life, and every bite tells a story. Everyone is a foodie nowadays. However, as an anime fan and self-proclaimed foodie, how good are you? How much do you know about the recipes and cooking techniques in anime? Let's test it out~



* This quiz is a work-in-progress. I will make it more hardcore! if you have any suggests, let me know on our subreddit r/unifansio/.

Cooking As The Next Trend

Cooking anime takes viewers on a journey through the kitchens of aspiring chefs, seasoned professionals, and culinary geniuses, exploring not just the art of cooking, but also the profound relationships formed around food. From traditional Japanese cuisine to international delicacies, these shows offer a feast for the eyes and the imagination, inspiring viewers to try out new recipes and appreciate the complexities of culinary arts.

As you dive into this flavorful universe, you will encounter intense cooking battles, heartwarming tales of perseverance and passion, and an array of characters whose love for food knows no bounds. Notably, "Chūka Ichiban", aka True Cooking Master Boy, is one of the first big hit in the cooking genre and popular in China as it romanticize Chinese cooking with passion.  Whether it’s the competitive cooking arenas of “Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma," the enchanting bakery in “Yakitate!! Japan,” or the homey kitchen of “Emiya-san Chi no Kyou no Gohan,” cooking anime serves up stories that are as diverse as the dishes they feature.

Looking for Cooking Content?

But how well do you know your way around the world of cooking anime? Are you a seasoned chef with knowledge of every secret ingredient, or are you just starting your culinary journey? Then I strongly recommend you follow these fellow passionate chefs on Youtube.

• Ochikeron - Japanese mother shares JP home cooking.
• Dark Chef - A Korean chef who re-enacts the Chuka Ichiban to a tee.
• Babish Culinary Universe - Cooks everything in films and animes.
• Wei Lun - Occasionally cooks fast and easy anime meals.

If you are a creator and you are running out of content ideas, cooking content is a great way to let your fans see another part of you. Cooking is a growing category and it is big on Tiktok. As of Oct 2023, videos on TikTok with the #food hashtag have been viewed more than 734M and cooking has 377M views. For example, even though Bayashi only does deep fries, he now works with big stars like Gordon Ramsay and Mr Beast.

So grab your apron, sharpen your knives, and get ready to delve into the scrumptious world of cooking anime! Whether you’re a food lover, an anime enthusiast, or both, there’s a seat at the table waiting just for you.

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