Food in anime is always so satisfying to watch. The colourful, mouth-watering array of dishes and the process of making them with pure love and affection and care has everyone mesmerised. Ask any anime or manga enthusiast, and they will agree that the food alone has a separate fan base.
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Even if you aren’t a foodie or an anime lover, we would totally relate if the above clip made you hungry.
Anime
Anime is a style of film and television animation usually originating from Japan. Once niche, it’s not just a genre but a rapidly growing open-ended, and fascinating world filled with visually pleasing stories.
Having grown into a global phenomenon, both anime and manga (Japanese comics or graphic novels) have transcended cultural boundaries and captivated millions across the world. Not only entertainment, language, and fashion, but these distinctive Japanese wonders have also influenced food.
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The roots of Japanese manga and the anime industry date back over a century. The Global Anime Market size is increasing rapidly by the passing year and is expected to be worth around USD 74.8 Billion by 2033.
Recent anime releases like ‘Suzume’, ‘The Boy and the Heron’, ‘Delicious in Dungeon’, ‘The Apothecary Diaries’, and ‘Solo Leveling’, to name a few have been continuing to shake up anime recognition worldwide.
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Japanese food culture
The food culture in Japan is a true form of art. Infused with rich diversity and unique ingredients, Japanese cuisine has become “soul food” for many across the world. It is widely celebrated by connoisseurs, as the growing interest in Japanese food has seen a huge triumph in recent decades.
Boosting tourism in the East Asian nation, the interest in Japanese food has laid a great foundation for travellers. Extending beyond just ramen and sushi, the food in Japan has charmed food enthusiasts looking for traditional as well as trendy meals.
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Known for utilising fresh ingredients, healthy cooking methods, and well-balanced nutrition, Japanese cuisine is considered one of the healthiest in the world. Not to forget, their flavours and aesthetics are unmatched.
Food in Anime
Anime sure has a lot of genres and one can easily feel overwhelmed or confused by this huge and captivating world. But trust us, food might be the best pick to express your affection for anime. Even if you spend hours watching anime films and TV shows, drawing your favourite protagonist, collecting figurines, or interacting with fellow anime lovers, eating or even cooking anime-inspired food is wholesome experience that you can partake in.
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The anime and manga industry has played a great role in introducing the delicious, culinary, dramatic, cinematic, and pleasing flair of the Japanese food culture to the world. Let’s be honest, wouldn’t you like to taste the ham cutlet ramen from ‘Ponyo’, eggs and bacon breakfast from ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’, Luffy’s meat from ‘One Piece’, or the simple onigiri rice ball from ‘Spirited Away’? We know we would.
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Studio Ghibli by Hayao Miyazaki is and will always be the strongest force of storytelling and acclaimed creation in the anime world. Throughout its long history of almost 40 years, the anime studio has become known for showcasing visually delicious-looking food in anime.
Be it ‘Castle In The Sky’ or ‘My Neighbour Totoro’, Studio Ghibli food looks sublime – making its way into every fan’s heart. Miyazaki really changed the picture of anime and put Japan on the global map.
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There’s little doubt that anime has gifted us the most mouthwatering, and visually satisfying food, even though we cannot taste it. With the popularity of Japanese food rising across the globe, just remember what Monkey D. Luffy said – “If you are hungry, eat” (like there’s no tomorrow.)
