Are you looking for something to watch during your fast? While many people turn to anime for entertainment during this time, be warned: food-themed anime may not be the best choice. These anime series will awaken your hunger and make fasting a challenging experience. Here are five food-themed anime series to avoid during your fast.
1. Shokugeki no Souma
Shokugeki no Souma tells the story of Yukihira Souma, a young man who wants to prove himself at Tootsuki Culinary Academy, a prestigious cooking school. The school is known for its cooking duels, called “Shokugeki,” and Souma must also impress a harsh food critic, Erina Nakiri. The anime is full of visually stunning cooking battles that will tempt you with their delicious-looking dishes. However, it also contains a lot of fanservice and ecchi scenes that may challenge your fasting resolve.
2. Yakitate!! Japan!
Yakitate!! Japan! is all about the art of baking bread. The protagonist, Kazuma, is a young baker who seeks to introduce his uniquely Japanese bread creations to the world. This anime is both beautiful and delicious-looking, but it will make fasting difficult with its mouth-watering baked goods.
3. Chuka Ichiban! (Cooking Master Boy)
Chuka Ichiban! takes place in Qing Dynasty China, where cooking is elevated to an art form. Maoxing Liu, a young chef, travels around China to learn about different culinary techniques to become a Master Chef. The anime is full of tasty Asian dishes that will make your fast a true challenge.
4. Koufuku Graffiti
Koufuku Graffiti is a heartwarming anime about Ryou Machiko, a high school girl who struggles with cooking. With the help of her cousin, she learns to cook dishes that not only look delicious but also taste great. This anime will make you crave home-cooked meals and leave you feeling hungry.
5. Toriko
In Toriko, a gourmet hunter named Toriko travels the world with his chef friend, Komatsu, to find rare and exotic ingredients for their dishes. While the ingredients are entirely fictional and sometimes bizarre, the anime still manages to make them look incredibly delicious. From cooking macaroni in a volcano to making ice cream from snow, Toriko will make your fast a difficult one.
While these food-themed anime series are not suitable for fasting, they are still worth watching for their thrilling stories and beautiful animation. However, if you’re not up for the challenge, you may want to avoid them during your fast.
