Anime Overview
Shin Chuuka Ichiban!
Shin Chuuka Ichiban! follows young chef Mao as he journeys across China to expand his culinary skills and soak up regional techniques and flavors. His travels bring lively encounters, inventive dishes, and plenty of humor as he sharpens both craft and confidence. Returning home, Mao finds the culinary world transformed by a shadowy network of rival cooks, s…
Characters
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Mao Xing Liu
Main | Japanese VA: Tanaka, Mayumi
Feihong Lan
Main | Japanese VA: Okiayu, Ryoutarou
Mei Li Zhou
Main | Japanese VA: Yukino, Satsuki
Shan
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kaida, Yuuko
Xi Er
Main | Japanese VA: Yanaka, Hiroshi
Zhi Lao
Main | Japanese VA: Sakamoto, Chika
Related Anime
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Chuuka Ichiban!
Prequel | 1997
Shin Chuuka Ichiban! 2nd Season
Sequel | 2021
Staff
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Kawasaki, Itsurou
Director, Sound Director, Episode Director
Ogawa, Etsushi
Original Creator
Jitsumatsu, Teruaki
Producer
Kamei, Hiroshi
Producer
Kuroki, Rui
Producer
Hasegawa, Saki
2nd Key Animation, Character Design, Key Animation
Latest Episodes
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Episode 12: Man of Destiny
Aired Dec 28, 2019
Episode 11: Clash of the Two Seven Star Knives
Aired Dec 21, 2019
Episode 10: Clash of the Super Dim Sum
Aired Dec 14, 2019