I’ve been on an anime food adventure lately, binge-watching shows like Delicious in Dungeon, Flavors of Youth, Food Wars!, Campfire Cooking in the Wilderness, and, yes, rewatching Spirited Away again and again. Every time I see a steaming bowl of ramen or perfectly grilled takoyaki, my mouth waters and my heart races!
P.S: Yes, I am Naruto fan as well! (Those ramens.. always looks delicious)
These series don’t treat food as mere background – they make every sizzle, every aroma, and every bite come alive. Watching them, you feel the warmth of a simmering broth, the crunch of fresh tempura, and the sweet comfort of a homemade bento box.
I realized that I am in love with Food genre based anime! That makes me wanna try all those tasty Japanese dishes!
That’s why I’ve put together a list of my all anime's food themed—whether they center on cooking contests or simply pause for those unforgettable, mouthwatering moments.
Check out the full list here: https://simkl.com/5743957/list/103215/japanese-food-themed-anime
| # | Name | Date | Genres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spirited Away | 2001-07-18 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Supernatural |
| 2 | Flavors of Youth | 2018-08-02 | Drama, Romance, Slice Of Life |
| 3 | Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma | 2015-04-02 | Comedy, Ecchi, Parody, Romance, School, Shounen |
| 4 | Restaurant to Another World | 2017-07-02 | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Magic, Military, Romance, Slice Of Life, Space |
| 5 | Sweet Reincarnation | 2023-07-02 | Action, Fantasy, Magic, Slice Of Life |
| 6 | Delicious in Dungeon | 2023-12-07 | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Seinen |
| 7 | Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill | 2023-01-08 | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy |
| 8 | Cinderella Chef | 2018-12-28 | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Historical, Romance |
| 9 | Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- | 2018-04-01 | Action, Comedy, Demons, Drama, Ecchi, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Josei, Martial Arts, Music, Romance, Supernatural |
| 10 | Farming Life in Another World | 2023-01-05 | Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Magic, Romance, Seinen, Slice Of Life, Vampire |
| 11 | Mister Ajikko | 1987-10-07 | Comedy, Parody, Shounen |
| 12 | Isekai Izakaya: Japanese Food from Another World | 2018-04-12 | Comedy, Fantasy, Military, Parody, Romance |
| 13 | The Cafe Terrace and Its Goddesses | 2023-04-06 | Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, Shounen |
| 14 | Yume-iro Patissiere | 2009-10-03 | Comedy, Fantasy, Kids, Romance, School, Shoujo |
| 15 | Ben-To | 2011-10-02 | Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Martial Arts, Parody, Romance, Shoujo Ai |
| 16 | Toriko | 2011-04-02 | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power |
| 17 | Cooking Master Boy | 1997-04-26 | Action, Comedy, Drama, Shounen |
| 18 | Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness | 2022-04-05 | Comedy, Romance, Seinen, Slice Of Life |
| 19 | Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement | 2023-01-06 | Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Military, Parody |
| 20 | Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon | 2023-07-04 | Comedy, Fantasy |
| 21 | Neko Rahmen | 2006-12-28 | Comedy, Shounen |
| 22 | Weathering with You | 2019-07-17 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Seinen, Slice Of Life, Supernatural |
| 23 | Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles | 2018-01-03 | Comedy, Romance, Slice Of Life |
| 24 | Bartender | 2006-10-13 | Drama, Music, Seinen, Slice Of Life |
| 25 | Gourmet Girl Graffiti | 2015-01-07 | Comedy, Parody, Seinen, Slice Of Life |
| 26 | Fighting Foodons | 2001-12-10 | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Game, Shounen |
| 27 | Yakitate!! Japan | 2004-10-11 | Action, Comedy, Parody, Shounen |
| 28 | Oishinbo | 1988-10-15 | Comedy, Seinen, Slice Of Life |
| 29 | Sweetness & Lightning | 2016-07-03 | Comedy, Seinen, Slice Of Life |
| 30 | Silver Spoon | 2013-07-10 | Comedy, School, Shounen, Slice Of Life, Sports |
If you’re anything like me, you’ve stopped mid-episode, craving ramen, takoyaki, or the perfect onigiri. Japanese food in anime isn’t just fuel, it’s feeling, and it’s often the warm heart of the story.
Got a favorite food anime or scene that made you instantly hungry? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to keep this list growing (and delicious)!
Do Let me know, if you are looking for TV Shows or Movies list as well..
by SoftPois0n
8 Comments
Ramen Akaneko does it for me! Thanks for putting this together, great work!!
I cant wait for more Delicious In Dungeon.
I enjoyed campfire cooking WAY more than I had any right to do so. I hope we get a second season.
to maybe add:
wakakozuke
today’s menu for the emiya family
poco’s udon world
kiyo in kyoto
ramen fighter miki
Crayon Shin-chan is the worst kid.
Yuru Camp! Episodes sometimes highlight regional specialty dishes and also camping-suitable dishes with Japanese ingredients.
Sweetness & Lightning is an amazing anime!