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📖 SYNOPSIS
"Chuuka Ichiban!" unfolds in 19th-century China during the Qing Dynasty, a time of political instability and the "Era of the Cooking Wars." This era sees chefs vying for supremacy, where culinary skill is paramount, and disrespecting a chef can lead to imprisonment. The story begins in Szechuan, where Mao, after his mother's death, aims to inherit her restaurant and become a Super Chef. To achieve this, he embarks on a journey across China, including Beijing, Szechuan, Shanghai, and Guangdong, to hone his skills. Along the way, Mao encounters both friends and rivals, all striving to become the best chef in China, facing the risks of losing everything in their pursuit of culinary excellence. The anime explores themes of ambition, skill, and the power of food.
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🎭 CHARACTERS
Mao Xing Liu
Mao Xing Liu, son of the "Fairy of Cuisine," aims to be the world's best chef.
Portrayed by Fujiwara Natsumi
Feihong Lan
Calm genius chef and Mao's rival, Fei Hong Lan, a victim of the Dark Cooking Society, seeks redemption through cooking.
Portrayed by Enoki Junya, Okiayu Ryoutarou
Mei Li Zhou
Mei Li Zhou, Chouyu's daughter, loves Mao, helps him, and gets jealous easily; often clashes with Shirou.
Portrayed by Yukino Satsuki, Kayano Ai
Zhi Lao
Mischievous 12-year-old chef-in-training, travels with Mao, teases Mei Li, and is always getting into trouble.
Portrayed by Sakamoto Chika, Kayano Ai, Fujii Yukiyo
Xi Er
Young, optimistic Dim Sum master Xi Er, known as "Steel Staff Shell", travels China, honing his skills and seeking legendary utensils.
Portrayed by Yanaka Hiroshi, Nakamura Yuuichi
Li Wen
A former Dark Cooking Society member, Leon is a genius chef and rival of Mao, possessing the unparalleled Seven-Star Knives.
Portrayed by Aoki Shiki, Sugita Tomokazu, Canna Nobutoshi
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