Anime for Fall 2025 is set to bring you a variety of culinary-themed stories, ranging from relaxing fantasy adventures to romantic dramas set in the spirit world. For those of you who are looking for a show that will delight your eyes as well as your taste buds, this season offers some interesting titles that are worth looking forward to.
4. Nohara Hiroshi's Lunch Style
Nohara Hiroshi's Lunch Style (Nohara Hiroshi: Hiru Meshi no Ryuugi) is a celebration of that sacred moment for every office worker: the lunch break. This spin-off of Crayon Shin-chan explores the other side of Hiroshi Nohara, a salaryman who must cleverly utilize his limited time and budget to find a satisfying meal.
Different from other gourmet anime, this series focuses on the simple joys found in everyday food. Through Hiroshi's internal monologues, viewers are invited to not only savor the descriptions of delicious food, but also dive into the struggles of the working world. It is a down-to-earth and highly relatable slice-of-life show, capturing the essence of the struggles and small joys of adult life.
3. Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- 2
Continuing the captivating story, Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- 2 (Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi Ni) takes us back to Tenjin-ya's inn in the Hidden World. The story still centers on Aoi Tsubaki, who uses her cooking skills to repay her grandfather's debt in the Ayakashi world. In this world, food is not just a meal, but a bridge of communication, a tool of diplomacy, and a cure for spirits.
Season 2 is set to further explore the dynamics of Aoi's relationship with the Ogre-God, Oodanna, while introducing new conflicts from the spirit world rich in Japanese mythology. This is the perfect anime for those looking for a blend of supernatural, mature romance, and heartwarming stories.
2. Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!
If you're looking for something completely out of the ordinary, Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! (Akujiki Reijou to Kyouketsu Koushaku: Sono Mamono, Watashi ga Oishiku Itadakimasu!) is the answer. This anime offers a rare blend of fantasy romance among the nobility with monster-based culinary extremes. The protagonist is Melphiera, a noble princess ostracized for her unseemly interest: cooking monster meat.
The storyline becomes more dynamic when he meets Duke Aristide, nicknamed "Blood-Mad". This meeting begins an unlikely relationship, where a love of culinary oddities clashes with the social machinations of the nobility. The series promises to be a unique spectacle with adventure, strong character development, and of course, monster recipes that you might not find anywhere else.
1. Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2
Finally, the most awaited title, Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 (Tondo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi 2), is ready to return to deliver a dose of pure happiness. Continuing the journey of Mukouda Tsuyoshi, a salaryman enamored with the "Online Grocery" skill that allows him to buy groceries from the modern world.
This anime is the definition of the iyashikei (healing) genre, where the focus is not on a heavy plot, but rather on funny and wholesome character interactions. Season 2 will continue its successful formula: Mukouda cooks a delicious meal, and her legendary familiars-Fel, Sui, and Dora-chan-enjoy it with gusto. It's a relaxing and stress-free watch, proving that the greatest power in another world is a delicious bowl of katsudon.
