Some series prefer to focus on cooking rather than eating, while others do the exact opposite. Gourmet Girl Graffiti follows a couple of middle schoolers as they discover the joy of eating the finest home-cooked meals, while their friendships are fueled by their mutual love for food. Shaft"s slice of life series turns eating into an art form, as the cast audibly and visually express their delight after every bite or gulp. Koufuku Graffiti never tries to deliver a particularly deep or inspirational storyline, but the comedy series is perfect for food lovers. The characters are likable and sweet, but they mostly serve as a backdrop for the main course. Animated ramen and omurice never looked this good.
Our two featured anime in this article are Dagashi Kashi 2 and Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san. Both ongoing series are directly linked to the food industry, although they offer a slightly more specialized experience than Gourmet Girl. While they do not hit all the same beats as Shaft"s series, there is more than enough content for fans to sink their teeth into. Time to have a bit of fun while wishing we were eating at the finest Japanese restaurant.
About Koufuku Graffiti (Gourmet Girl Graffiti)
- Episodes: 12
- Aired: Jan 9, 2015 – Mar 27, 2015
Episodes: 12
Aired: Jan 9, 2015 – Mar 27, 2015
Based on Makoto Kawai"s manga of the same name, Koufuku Graffiti follows Ryou Machiko, a middle schooler who loves to cook but has struggled to get the taste right since her grandmother passed away. Fearing that these diminishing skills in the kitchen might ruin her chance of developing into a good wife, Ryou disappointingly starts to accept that she might be in for a lonely life. Just as she is about to give up, Ryou"s second cousin, Kirin Morino, arrives to stay with her while attending cram school in Tokyo. With another mouth to feed, Ryou"s cooking springs back to life and greatly improves. Suddenly, the middle schooler overcomes her depression and regains her confidence. As Kirin hails from a household that does not particularly love cooking, Ryou uses this opportunity to educate her cousin on the joy of gourmet dining.
Koufuku Graffiti, Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san, and Dagashi Kashi 2 are the type of anime that will make you want to learn how to cook. The former two turn the act of eating into a sensual experience, one that cannot be replaced by anything, while Dagashi Kashi offers a way for a foreigner to experience a traditional candy shop. Gourmet Girls worships Japanese cooking and these two ongoing series just want to help spread the love. We hope you enjoyed reading this article and please let us know if you’ve seen either one of these series. In the future, don’t forget to check Honey’s Anime for more articles offering great recommendations.
Born and raised on a small island in the Mediterranean, my life goal is to experience as many different ways of life as possible. Since time and money are in short supply, anime and film provide the best opportunity to experience far away cultures and worlds. When I"m not watching the latest episode of Gintama, or wondering what series to watch next, you can find me in the corner of the closest coffee shop; writing away on my aging laptop.
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