Audience reviews
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rivaj
My biggest mistake was i bought the hype.
Up until this point, i know 3 queens in self-development, drama, etc genre. Bocchi the rock, Silent Witch and Violet Evergarden.
The common traits of this trio are the main charackters had/has lack of social skills, talented in something, has goal, pushing themself, their friends supporting them, easy to engage with them or their profession, the writing is rock solid. And i didn't knew anything from the plot.
//I knew Bocchi's artstyle is unique. I beleived Silent Witch is somewhat like Frieren or Dungeon Meshi. And i learned Evan Call did the music thing for Violet Evergarden.//
So, when i saw a video where this anime accompanied with the titles above, seemingly sharing the same role and idea i bought the hype and i started to compare this show t…
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I hope they make a second season.
For an anime in the cooking, dining, and slice-of-life genres, this one is excellent—so much so that I’d even compare it to *Isekai Shokudou*, *Isekai Izakaya*, and even *Tondemo Skill de Hourou Meshi* and *Dungeon Meshi*. The visuals, the lighthearted story, and even the opening and ending themes are fantastic. This anime is perfect to watch while eating. I always enjoy rewatching it over and over. Every time I watch it, the warm and happy feelings are always conveyed beautifully to my heart.
The animation is really great. The story isn’t too heavy. It looks like a lot of people will enjoy this anime. I hope you all will like it too <33
Thank you for creating such a great anime :D
(Have a great day!)
Read at the sourceSashimiDon
Great visuals of food, shows you the process of how to make it, tells you will gain weight by eating too much, encouraging you to do some gym to stay healthy, and most importantly, CHEAT DAY.
I am delighted by the daily doses of food content. It amazes me to crave for another episode, and another one, until I've finished them all in one go.
Art styling is fitting for a yurui anime, packed with gags and exploration of the city area around them. Depicts the places of interest well with the way they relate food and the place they visit.
This anime has cracked the bro coded so I must recommend.
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What a hidden gem of an anime if you ask me. Honestly, the fact that this is a food anime on top of a slice of life is a bonus. Would definitely like this anime to get a season two.
Pros:
[] The storytelling is amazing.
- From the characters to the plot, it's all so well written (except for one part). The character development for all the girls is great and feels like real-life character development between college students. Their dynamics with each other are spectacular. Made me laugh way more than I thought I would.
[] The animation is great
- P.A. Works did a wonderful job with the animation, between the food, the cooking, etc...
Complaint:
[] Parts of the story could use some rework.
- Very small complaint, and it could just be my opinion, but I think somewhere halfway through t…
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Anime Review: Food for the Soul
Introduction
Food for the Soul is an anime that will make you feel uplifted, nostalgic, and surprisingly hungry not for extravagant feasts, but for the simple meals tied to memories and connection. It’s a wholesome slice-of-life series that shows how respect, kindness, and shared moments can shape relationships. In a world where genuine respect can sometimes feel rare, this anime reminds us that it is still possible.
Basic Info
• Genre: Slice of Life, Drama, Healing, Food Anime
• Episodes: 12
• Tone: Wholesome, heartwarming, and refreshing • Best For: Fans of slice-of-life, drama, healing anime, food-centered stories, and those who enjoy “cute girls doing cute stuff.”
Plot Overview
The story follows a group of college students who originally created a c…
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Being a slice-of-life story centered on food, I can say that I like the premise, especially because the characters are college students, which offers many possibilities for topics and discussions within the food club. The fact that its members are not experts on the subject also creates some entertaining moments.
However, the work of the mangaka Atto, creator of Non Non Biyori, who is in charge of the story, and Quro, creator of Koisuru Asteroid, who is responsible for the artwork, falls short. They simply stick to their usual style and pace, seemingly unsure of how to handle a story with adult characters. As a result, most of the time nothing particularly interesting happens, not even regarding the food theme that is supposed to be the series' main focus.
They also seem uncertain about…
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This was a great watch and is everything I want from a CGDCT anime. It was consistently funny, very wholesome, and mildly educational. While I learned some about food culture I learned even more about university "circles" and what it's like to have that more laid-back club experience. Plus it was entertaining the whole way through.
Essentially it's cute girls goofing off, going places, and making food. A lot like Laid Back Camp. And while I won't claim it stands on its own quite as well as that legendary show, I really appreciated everything that went into this one. The writing from the Non Non Biyori author surely contributed to making the humor land. And I appreciated that it focused on a university group rather than a high school club, which is somewhat fresh and maybe more relatable f…
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Food for the Soul is seriously the cutest anime ever, i'm totally in love with it 💗 It’s peaceful and there’s literally no heavy conflict at all. It just feels like pure healing from first episode to last episode. The whole show is about cooking, traveling, and friendship. Nothing more, nothing less, and it’s perfect that way. One thing i really appreciate is that there aren’t too many new characters popping up all the time. It lets you really focus on the main cast and enjoy their moments together without constantly adjusting to new faces. That makes it feel so cozy. Also, let’s talk about the food, it looks so good! Everything they cook is not only delicious looking, but also super aesthetic 😣🧡 The way it’s animated is soft and warm, and it honestly made me wish i could eat through th…
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"Good Food is Good for the Soul"
If you are looking for a break from intense drama and full packed action anime, Food For The Soul anime is a good choice. This comforting slice-of-life, CGDCT anime offers a delightful twist with its all-adult cast, providing a uniquely relatable perspective on college life.
Story : The premise is simple, about our main Mako who want to change a pace in her university life. Mako later meet others characters that let her start enjoy her life in the college. What makes "Food For The Soul" particularly engaging is its portrayal of college student life, which many viewers will find relatable. It's a grounded and charming exploration of friendship and pursuing new passions. (8.5/10)
Animation : While the animation may not reach to the level of Makeine, Yuru C…
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This! This is my kind of anime, I would love to watch more of.
Man, what a journey this is. I decided to wait for the whole thing to finish airing and binge-watch it because I can't just wait a week to see them do things, that's too much.
Just saying, if you love your life, this can heal you from depression. It's that good.
How did I find this?
YouTube. Through random music autoplay.
I heard the opening and immediately fell in love. Then I went and checked if the anime had aired. They were, but it's on that season. So, I had to wait it out before I watched it. Lol
Appealing (Why did I get into the anime?)
Just the premise alone already makes me want to watch this. I'm a sucker for Slice of Life genre, so this is a perfect anime for me.
Platform
It's available on Crunchyroll only. So, yo…
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I loved watching this anime. If you are tired and just want to relax, this is one of the perfect anime for that.
Really, liked the character design. All are cute, gentle, kind girls and have different personalities. Bringing them together really makes the anime a lot fun to watch. I literally had a smile on my face watching it.
The background music is quite relaxing, the opening and ending songs are nice and show a happy mood, perfect for relaxing.
The anime also highlights many parts of Japanese culture through food, habits and activities.
I will recommend this anime to anyone who likes watching cozy, slice-of-life anime. Really nice, can also watch with family I think.
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Honestly, this is one of the most underwhelming slice-of-life anime I’ve seen. I usually enjoy slow, laid-back shows where not much happens and it’s just people being people - but this one? It’s way too boring. There’s barely anything going on, and the characters feel really shallow and flat.
I had high hopes at first since it’s by the same author who did Asteroid in Love, which I actually really like. That one might not be super popular, but at least the characters there had some depth, you could understand their motivations and relationships. In Meshiumashi, everyone just kind of exists with no real substance behind them. They feel more like caricatures than actual people.
The only thing that stood out was the setting: it’s one of the rare slice-of-life anime where the characters are u…
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I love this show
It's a light-hearted slice-of-life about a bunch of college girls doing silly things and making fun memories together (and lots of cooking!), think of it as K-ON! but instead of making music, they just fool around and cook food.
Animation is consistently great, with detailed backgrounds and buildings (reminds me of Bocchi the Rock!), and is overall pleasing to the eyes. The music complements the light-hearted atmosphere of the scenes. What I like best about the show is that it doesn't try too hard to be funny with overused jokes, nor is the show too serious, it's just fun to watch overall.
There is no reason not to recommend the show, so I recommend it to anyone who has the time to watch it.
Read at the sourceTrospher
Food for the Soul is a fantastic food oriented SoL CGDCT that is consistent from start to finish, coming from the makers, director, and other staff of Non Non Biyori this anime original is strikingly similar in feel while also not a straight carbon copy of it.
The anime while food themed has amazing scenes of daily live of the very lively main characters plus notable characters, taking place around a college it does have some episodes that only college students/adults can do which is a very refreshing change of pace of the usual high schoolers when it comes to these types of anime.
Speaking of the characters, while I did say the anime is not a straight carbon copy of NNB, some of the characters do feel like they're heavily inspired from NNB such as Tsutsuji and Shinon that resembles Reng…
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Hands down best slice of life anime this season. If you want to watch that one anime that will make your heart feel so warm at the end of hard day or week - this is anime for you. For me it's bonus since MC Mako reminds me a lot of MC Hiiragi from 'The Suffering of a 26 Year Old Unloved Female Doomer' which I also love and root for MC there.
Animation and sound: great. The animation is very unique for show and music is quite decent. Watching this show was joy for the eyes, I didn't notice a single scene where I noted a drop in quality. Music while not giving something unique other than OP or ED was decent.
Overall: animation and music are good with artwork that makes this show unique when compared to others.
Characters: this is where this show shines, there are 5 main characters here an…
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I was pretty gutted when Non Non Biyori ended. It was a stunningly relaxing show that really knew how to take its time, not rush through scenes, and just let the moment take over for an extended period. No other show could quite replicate its unique blend of comfy and comedy. That is, until I discovered HibiMeshi, made by many of the same people (Atto included), airing this season, which is very much a spiritual successor to Non Non Biyori.
Even the character archetypes are largely similar, just all aged up to be university students, and taking place in Hachioji as opposed to some rural backwater. Ren-chon, Hotarun, and especially Nattsun are all back, alongside a Mama-type tsukkomi and some unholy amalgamation of Bocchi and Kita (Ironically Bocchi's seiyuu is voicing the Nattsun analogue…
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In a season stacked with amazing CGDCT slice of life series, Hibimeshi is actually at the top of my list and is probably my fave PA works original, maybe ever. I really loved this cast and how cozy a watch this was. The cute art style, the girls’ friendship, the FOOD, this was a very pleasant viewing experience that just helped me wind down every Saturday. PLUS, it’s an adult cast! We don’t get a ton of em, so you know when they come around I have to praise them. For the most part, the girls actually act like adults too which is a big plus. This is a must watch for any Iyashikei fan.
Hibimeshi and Mono airing back to back on Saturdays was such a crazy experience. Literally two of my fave slice of life casts ever and you get a double helping of them on a weekly basis. Both are amazing show…
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Food for the Soul — Food, glorious food, all spent in a day's worth of good company and enthusiastic spirits.
As humans, we crave attention for anything that we have our eyes on for interest, and this seemingly simple craving leads to adventures that we wouldn't have otherwise encountered, making new friends and sinking in the pleasure of the seemingly normal-looking people who are just like you and me. It's even all the better when this becomes a community bonded together just to do all things related to food, because as the saying goes, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach," though in this context you could swap the gender, and it would've worked either way. This is Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi a.k.a Food for the Soul, part of the "Aniplex CGDCT Saturdays" lineup this Sprin…
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