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Apr 12, 8:59 AM
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Food Culture Research Club is a perfect club, fit for the Kawai since she cooks as a hobby. She also has a childhood and others that joins the show together.

The character designs looks kinda young for university students but I think it's easy to accept their looks. Going to be a lot of food, culinary segments, etc. I'm not going to expect any sort of complex plot but they will use every chance to promote food as much as possible.
Apr 12, 9:00 AM
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P.A. Works, welcome back to the originals with another CGDCT showing of the slice-of-life aspect featuring cooking, created by Non Non Biyori mangaka Atto and produced by Aniplex.

For undergrad university student Mako Kawai, her being influenced by the chicken mascot of Mokotaro to want to eat some delicious food, it's a lifelong dream of hers. But her being the lone girl, as opposed to the happy 3 friends of Shinon Ogawa, Tsutsuji Higa and Kurea Furutachi, wanting to form the Food Culture Research Club without the prerequisite 4-member requirement, it's the love of food that Shinon targets Kawai being elementary school friends, but that she only knows her by her embarrassing Oshinko nickname.

Coincidentally, Mako is able to fill in the club requirement, though the meek girl refuses to join any club to live a stress-free life, with only her part-time job holding her altogether. And one look into a restaurant that has katsudon, brings Mako to Kurea's family restaurant coincidentally to try out the famous sacued katsudon. But since it ran out uncoincidentally, Kurea making her portion for Mako, and she's quite fulfilled. And true to their origin story, as opposed to Mako, Shinon is quite the lively girl, even back in her childhood days. With the contact exchange thanks to Kurea, the convo gets going between long-time friends who've lost contact, but found each other after some time.

The 4 girls finally finding a place to hold their club activies in a building just off campus...but Shinon just wanting to rest, it's quite the betrayal that leaves everyone stunned.

asmi's OP is rather lively, and decent to say the least.

The second CGDCT of the weekend, and it's food-tastic. It would be nice to see Mako step out of her comfort zone as the series progresses.
KANLen09Apr 20, 3:24 AM
Apr 12, 9:00 AM
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Cute girls eating yummy food. Japanese really love to make anime about food. It's such a common theme nowadays.

Funny and delicious start. That ending was hilarious. Maco got fooled pretty badly.

SerafosApr 12, 9:24 PM
Apr 12, 10:07 AM
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Cute anime.

And cute start!
I need somebody who can love me at my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you see my worth
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I put you first
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the worst

If you stay forever, let me hold your hand
I can fill those places in your heart no else can
Let me show you love, oh, I don't pretend, yeah
I'll be right here, baby, you know I'll sink or swim
Apr 12, 10:42 AM
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What a cute show filled with equally cute girls the food also looked so good.
Apr 12, 10:45 AM
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The episode was pretty normal—in a good way—and definitely not boring. I loved seeing Maco's character development right from the first episode.

The ending, though—totally unexpected. That silence said *a lot*. Loved that part! 😂
Apr 12, 11:00 AM
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ngl, I love Kurea's restaurant's decorations, those train destination plates. I would like to visit this restaurant for this reason.
Her restaurant was modeled after the actual restaurant, Takao Shokudo. Sadly, it will be closed on April 18th. 😢
AkeZZZApr 13, 7:11 AM
真姫ちゃん! 何が好き? トマト よりも あ・な・た♡
Apr 12, 11:24 AM
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I made a mistake by watching this while I was hungry. Definitely don't do that.

Anyways, I actually really enjoyed this episode. The artstyle is cute, OST is great and backgrounds, amazing. I really like how this anime is food related. The characters are in University, but based on their looks, they definitely don't look like they are.

Really fun start and I'm excited for the next episode next week. :)

5/5
Apr 12, 11:33 AM
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Ehhh not as good as other cute girl eating shows like Gourmet Girl Graffiti https://myanimelist.net/anime/61206/Oide_yo_Mahou_Shoujo_Mura_Fuhou_Senkyo
but cute enough I guess for a CGDCT show. Funny how college Japanese girls look identical to high school and even middle school Japanese girls lol
Apr 12, 11:43 AM

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Poor Maco, this club is not going to be what she was hoping for haha.
Nice silly mascot character at the beginning of the episode.

The show looks decent so far.
Apr 12, 12:22 PM
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Yeah, she was really hyped until she found out her friend was using it as a front to goof off. Doesn't look like the others are too thrilled, either. LOL
Apr 12, 12:24 PM
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I made a mistake by watching this while I was hungry. Definitely don't do that.

Anyways, I actually really enjoyed this episode. The artstyle is cute, OST is great and backgrounds, amazing. I really like how this anime is food related. The characters are in University, but based on their looks, they definitely don't look like they are.

Really fun start and I'm excited for the next episode next week. :)

5/5
@UnlistedHyper I did that on Kowloon & they showed my favorite Chinese dish, Lemon Chicken. And it looked better than some I have actually had. LOL
Apr 12, 1:12 PM
gokigenyou~

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cute girls eating/making delicious foods and things, very good start

getting some good Yuru Camp vibes from this, and also reminds me of a yuri manga that has a similar vibe to this as well.

Apr 12, 1:40 PM
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Naw... Mono clear this ... Mono getting the Saturday cute girl slice of life crown.
Apr 12, 1:48 PM
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Eating is a honest pleasure.

Eating bridges people and forges relationships.

Eating fosters happiness, harmony and peace.

Delicious beginning episode!
Mene, mene, tekel, parsin
Apr 12, 1:52 PM
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ZzLow96 said:
Naw... Mono clear this ... Mono getting the Saturday cute girl slice of life crown.

There is no competition. All girls are cute! Loved both.
Apr 12, 2:07 PM

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I should joke by calling it "Bochhi the Cook" (though, ironical, that Yoppi is voicing Oshinko).
Apr 12, 2:19 PM

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Love me some good CGDCT. P.A. and their female cast SoL originals have always been high up on my list and this one looks to be no exception.

One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron


Apr 12, 2:31 PM

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P.A. doing what P.A. does best, inject that stuff directly into my veins! Aaaaaahhhhhh........ :' )
"Genki is Life, Genki is Love"
Apr 12, 2:47 PM
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Love it already! I'm a sucker for good CGDCT and this anime revolves around food too, mmm~ The girls are so cute and I'm loving their vibe. 😊 That sauced katsudon looks really delish! I wanna go back to the nearest Japanese restaurant in our town and I'll order a katsudon as well. I'll think of this anime when I'm eating katsudon. 😋

This anime will be a keeper and it will surely be one of my guilty pleasures from this season. I'm looking forward to see more food from this series! 🤤
Apr 12, 3:01 PM

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i love the concept, i hope the rest of the show is just her development and eating
Apr 12, 3:05 PM

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pac man what the hell happened
Apr 12, 3:43 PM
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P.A Works always delivers with their CGDCT anime.
Mako, Shinon, Higa, and Kurea are so funny and cute.
I loved their interaction and the ending with Higa saying "yay" was so cute and funny.
Love the visuals and food stuff and I'm looking fun at what lies ahead as Mako develops as a character.
Will be sticking with this for sure.
Now, it's just to wait for Mono dub then I'm all good.✅
Apr 12, 4:15 PM
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The food club that's not about food will definitely be about food (and friendship). CGDCT cooking club is just what I needed.
Apr 12, 4:51 PM

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Maco in the opening scene of next week's episode:
Apr 12, 6:22 PM

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Why didn't a club like this exist when I was in University? I would totally have joined. Use club funds to buy food to cook or to eat out? Discover the next popular gourmet joint? Take pictures of food before eating? Where do I sign up!

Pretty sure the other 3 girls take food more seriously than the bimbo whose idea it is to start that club.

Apr 12, 7:02 PM
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It was a pretty decent first episode, the anime itself doesn't look like it's going to be anything special but it looks like it's going to be pretty comfy which is fine by me
Apr 12, 7:29 PM

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To tell the truth, reading the synopsis, I rejected the show. But, as I have no show on Saturday night, I added it on my watching list.
There was a small drama and the first episode was not bad. It's also a key point that I have the same tendency as the protagonist.
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Another PA works original with cute girls so you know we had to watch this lol. Such a stacked Saturday especially for fans of CGDCT with this, Mono and Slime 300-nen. This is by Non non biyori author so high expectations!

Good start, basically Bocchi the rock with food instead of a rock band*** Mako’s social anxiety is going to be tough to overcome, but it helps when you’ve got somewhat of a familiar face to slowly ease you into a bigger friend group. Started off rough with she and Shinon’s reunion there, but they both sorted it out and our girl is already going out of her comfort zone by eating at restaurants solo for the first time! I’m proud of her.

Wait, that fucking ending has me crying tho. You mean this was all a front for them to get a place to chill on campus and not an actual cooking club lmaoooo?!! I know Mako is gonna pass out next episode 😂
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Apr 12, 7:51 PM

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welp i know what i need to eat and watch anime with first now

cute!

that ending though lol they fooled me so hard
Apr 12, 8:34 PM
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for adult that sure look young 😂, but other than that, it's cute, and I'm hungry, and the ending :)
Apr 12, 10:36 PM
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EP 1

This is an original right
Kinda curious although i guess


Wait the episode is over?
So far we have 4 girls althogh uhh i think theres supposed to be a
Shenanigans aside
I mean its ok?
How many things in the op are gonna happen? hmm

Imagine
Loong post ed scene this time i was thinking it would be a bit weird if they just left it like that
Are they wearing the same clothes? clothes intensifies
Ok so end of ep 1 plot twist
Are the other eps gonna have as much cooking orr welp
Next time it is
As usual ep 1 syndrome applies

A bit too early to tell how the girls are going to go although it seems promising(?)
Apr 13, 12:22 AM

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Hmm, it's not bad but it's not special either and the main's nervousness could be more frustrating than entertaining. In a less stacked season I'd definitely watch, but here I'm not sure. I do like that the characters are university age for once, not that you can tell.
Apr 13, 1:09 AM
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I will always be a sucker for food animes. And the main character seems pretty normal enough as to not talk to herself most of the time, everything she talks about alone is all internal monologue.
Apr 13, 1:49 AM

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Cute character designs! Nice art too.
Apr 13, 2:33 AM

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P.A Works doing a CGDCT anime is something that I will always watch and upon first impressions, Food For The Soul does look rather promising.

Mako is a kind, but shy girl, but I did enjoy seeing her taking those steps outside of her comfort zone and try out new things. Partially thanks to her meeting Shinon, who they used to hang out back in elementary school, as well as Kurea for being kind to let Mako have the katsudon meal that she was saving for herself. Seeing how that dish was being prepped up and cooked made me hungry. XD

The post-credit scene was pretty hilarious. Shinon finally got the club that she wanted, only to drop the actual truth to Mako that the club's name, the Food Culture Research Club, was nothing but a front, as Shinon simply wanted a place to be lazy. I'm sure the club will live up to its name over the course of this series.

As per usual from P.A Works, the production values do look really good. Character art is nice, as is the background art. The music is catchy and I like the whole comfy vibe that the OP showed. Along with Mono, these two series will be extremely comfy and wholesome during the weekends and I couldn't ask for anything better! =D
Apr 13, 2:46 AM

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Maco made a new friend! Yay! Maco got the courage to eat alone at a restaurant, yay! That katsudon looks so good.. omg

But then she got fooled by her own friend, haha xD

Apr 13, 3:22 AM

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I believe this may actually be the first fully food based anime I've ever watched. So I really have nothing to compare this to but for a first episode I enjoyed it quite a bit. I mean im no food genius but dam some of the food this episode look good.

Generally thought this was a good start to the show, curious to see where it goes from here
Apr 13, 3:29 AM

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Damn, this might just be my anime of the season
Apr 13, 3:39 AM

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Three CGDCT animes on Saturday, I'm eating good (pun intended)
Apr 13, 4:13 AM
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nice twist at the end, the awkward "yay"
Apr 13, 5:20 AM

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Foodie CGDCT in a University Anime!?
Watching this together with mono and Zatsu Tabi (almost forgot Slime-300), every week will be a healing week, this season is really good for the soul.

Maco just got scammed! Who would have thought that a Food Culture Research Club would be about lazing around huh.

It's kinda funny how Maco is the bocchi of the show while having Bocchi's seiyuu (Aoyama Yoshino) herself as the extroverted friend.
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@UnlistedHyper I did that on Kowloon & they showed my favorite Chinese dish, Lemon Chicken. And it looked better than some I have actually had. LOL
@Sheol01 I watched that while I was hungry as well, and I agree, it looked WAY better than what I've had.
Apr 13, 6:41 AM
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Chill, cute, and food. I want more.
Apr 13, 7:05 AM
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Food always tastes the best when you made it yourself. Sometimes its hard not to feel pressure when you're meek. Lol uni students trying to bribe people. The chances of encountering a childhood friend in uni sure is remote. Glad that Mako was able to make it inside the restaurent in the end. Looks like Shion was pretty hyper when she was in elem. Pretty cute ending theme. Glad that Mako decided to join the club.
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Apr 13, 7:06 AM

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i was soooo glad that i watched this while eating lolol. this anime really giving me vibes of Bocchi the Rock, and ofc Yoppi is here , but now its opposite she voicing the Ayaya Ayaya chara this time.

THIS IS MY TOP 3 ANIME OF THE SEASON SO FAR, 1. Cinderella Gray, 2. To Be Hero X, 3. Food for the Soul. i didn't expect this to be this fucking funny lmao, i love all the character, but my favorite is Tsutsuji. and ofc this anime is soo good in terms of character and sol because this is written by Atto (Non Non Biyori). P.A Works always good at making CGDCT anime, hope my happiness for this anime continues. also that ending tho LMAOOOO SHINON SCAMMED BY MAKO-CHAN NOOOO (also cute Tsutsuji pose)
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Apr 13, 7:33 AM
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i want slap her very hard for being nervous about very little things! She need some professional help!
Apr 13, 11:33 AM

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Man that name is accurate, it really is food for the soul. I already love this anime!
Apr 13, 12:17 PM
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Really cute heartwarming animes are all I want or need in life and here is another great looking one to add to the already impressive stack this fine spring 25. I am pretty ecstatic about it tbh. Hopefully this will be the next big trend following the long overdue decline of really barely watchable isekai adaptions. Well you can dream.
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AAAAAAAHHH, we're starving to death after this one. Food porn at its finest, crisp crunchy katsu, mhms at appropriate bites, and a hearty Gochisousama at the end of it all. I just want to steal their food :(.
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