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Food for the Soul

Food for the Soul

0+2025•7.7/10
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Ratings

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7.7/10(17)

Follow the daily lives of five new undergrad college girls as the eat, laugh, and deepen their friendships. They love delicious, want to have lots of fun together, study hard, and enjoy their college life to the fullest!

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Production

P.A.WORKS, Aniplex, ABC Animation, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Tokyo MX, BS11, movic

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 13, 2025

Last Aired

June 29, 2025

Networks

Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Welcome to the Food Culture Research Club
E1
Welcome to the Food Culture Research Club
Air date: 2025-04-13
University student Mako Kawai lives a quiet life. Then one day, she's unexpectedly invited to join a club.
I Might Want to Cook
E2
I Might Want to Cook
Air date: 2025-04-20
Mako and the others are told they must hold an activity to show what their club is about or be disbanded!
My Money's Gone!
E3
My Money's Gone!
Air date: 2025-04-27
Mako and the others decide to go out together on the weekend, but then Shinon's money for the trip disappears!
This Is Nana Hoshi
E4
This Is Nana Hoshi
Air date: 2025-05-04
Mako accidentally bumps into a scary girl after German class. Later, that same girl shows up at the club room!
Want to Go for a Drive?
E5
Want to Go for a Drive?
Air date: 2025-05-11
Kurea and Shinon get their licenses, so the club decides to go for a drive... but they end up on the freeway!
Could It Be I’ve Gained Some Weight?
E6
Could It Be I’ve Gained Some Weight?
Air date: 2025-05-18
The club goes out for a day of shopping. When Mako tries on a skirt, she's shocked to find it doesn't fit!
I Don't Think I'll Ever Forget
E7
I Don't Think I'll Ever Forget
Air date: 2025-05-25
The club trip begins! After the train and sightseeing, they plan to use the outdoor oven. But then, it rains!
The Air Conditioner Is... Broken?
E8
The Air Conditioner Is... Broken?
Air date: 2025-06-01
Nana spots her escaped pet in the worst location. Then, one hot day, the club's air conditioner won't turn on!
Let's Try Running a Stall!
E9
Let's Try Running a Stall!
Air date: 2025-06-08
The club decides to have a food stall at the university fair, which means Nana will have to help customers!
I'm Home
E10
I'm Home
Air date: 2025-06-15
The club takes a trip to Mako and Shinon's hometown. Mako is nervous about meeting her old friends again.
Are You Free for Christmas?
E11
Are You Free for Christmas?
Air date: 2025-06-22
Three of the club members study late and get locked in the building! Later, the club plans a Christmas party.
Thanks for the Feast!
E12
Thanks for the Feast!
Air date: 2025-06-29
The club gathers to give their clubroom a New Year's cleaning. They reminisce and enter the new year together!

Cast

Hana Shimano

Hana Shimano

Mako Kawai (voice)

Ai Kakuma

Ai Kakuma

Kurea Furutachi (voice)

Yoshino Aoyama

Yoshino Aoyama

Shinon ‌Ogawa (voice)

Natsune Inui

Natsune Inui

Tsutsuji ‌Higa (voice)

Saya Aizawa

Saya Aizawa

Nana ‌Hoshi (voice)

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