Toriko (2011)

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The TV anime series Toriko is the third anime adaptation based on Shimabukuro Mitsutoshi's shounen manga of the same title, following a special event anime in late 2010 and a 3D anime film in early 2011. The series is created by Toei Animation, and like the manga, it's set in a world where the taste and texture of food is extremely important. As a result, individuals known as Bishoku-ya (luxury food providers) specialize in the acquisition of rare ingredients and animals. Toriko is one of these hunters and it is his dream to find the most precious foods in the world and create the ultimate dinner course. As one of the most skilled hunters in the world he is regularly hired by restaurants and the rich to seek out new ingredients and rare animals. A man with inhuman ability, he utilizes his incredible strength and knowledge of the animal kingdom to capture ferocious, evasive and rare beasts to further his final goal, the ultimate dinner course composed of the most delicious food in the world. He is currently accompanied by a weak and timid chef who, inspired by Toriko's ambition, travels with him to improve his culinary skills and find rare ingredients. (based on AniDB synopsis)

The TV anime series Toriko is the third anime adaptation based on Shimabukuro Mitsutoshi's shounen manga of the same title, following a special event anime in late 2010 and a 3D anime film in early 2011. The series is created by Toei Animation, and like the manga, it's set in a world where the taste and texture of food is extremely important. As a result, individuals known as Bishoku-ya (luxury food providers) specialize in the acquisition of rare ingredients and animals....Full description »