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True Cooking Master Boy

True Cooking Master Boy

TV-G2019•24m•5.9/10
AnimationComedy

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5.9/10(11)

After the death of Mao's mother - Pai - who was called the Goddess of Cuisine, Mao wants to be the Master Chef of his mother's restaurant. However, before Mao takes his mother's place as Master Chef, he travels to China in order to learn more of the many ways of cooking, in the hopes of becoming a legendary chef just like his mother.

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Production

杰外动漫, JY Animation, NAS, Production I.G, DMM music

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 12, 2019

Last Aired

March 30, 2021

Networks

MBS, Tokyo MX, BS Nippon TV

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
Genius Cooking Boy, Mao
E1
Genius Cooking Boy, Mao
Air date: 2019-10-12
Liu Maoxing has completed his culinary training and is on his way back to Guangzhou with Meili and Shirou.
A Mystery Mapo Tofu
E2
A Mystery Mapo Tofu
Air date: 2019-10-19
Mao and friends return to Yang Spring Restaurant. When Shirou serves a dish to a customer without permission, the customer becomes enraged, and Mao offers to serve whatever dish the customer would like.
Super Chef
E3
Super Chef
Air date: 2019-10-26
A strange invitation bearing the mark of absolute obedience arrives for Zhou Yu, Meili, and Mao. The three accept the invitation and attend the dinner party being held at a Western-style mansion.
Merciless Rules
E4
Merciless Rules
Air date: 2019-11-02
When Zhou Yu becomes unable to participate in the contest after being stung by a hidden scorpion, Mao takes on the masked chef. Their contest so far is one to one.
Destroy Old Tradition
E5
Destroy Old Tradition
Air date: 2019-11-09
Xie Lu warns Mao and his friends to watch out for the "cooking underworld" after his staff is stolen by a man with a black kirin crest on his hand.
Dumpling Brothers
E6
Dumpling Brothers
Air date: 2019-11-16
Mao and Lei En begin their knife skills contest to determine the true heir to the legendary utensil. Their ingredient is sea bream! Mao battles Lei En's Seven Star Knives with his steel wire and Hundred Hole Knife forged by Xie Lu.
Dirty Trap! Cornered Mao!
E7
Dirty Trap! Cornered Mao!
Air date: 2019-11-23
Mao and Lei En's knife skills contest is concluded! When Mao grasps the legendary utensil "Ever-Soul Knife," the dragon mark signifying that he is the successor appears on the blade.
The Final Battle
E8
The Final Battle
Air date: 2019-11-30
Recognizing Mao has the determination and skills to face the cooking underworld, Luo and Zhou Yu reveal the secret of the legendary utensils.
Challenging Dream - The Super Chef Exam
E9
Challenging Dream - The Super Chef Exam
Air date: 2019-12-07
Mao and his friends land in Shanghai, City of Devils. They are welcomed by former senior apprentice to Mao, Sanjie.
Incomparable Noodles
E10
Incomparable Noodles
Air date: 2019-12-14
The Huangpu River Warship Pavilion banquet begins.
The Last Battle! Taste Battle Stadium
E11
The Last Battle! Taste Battle Stadium
Air date: 2019-12-21
Dim sum master Xie Lu of the Steel Staff and dim sum king Luo Kong face off in the sweet bun challenge of the century!
The Handsome Teenage Chef, Fei
E12
The Handsome Teenage Chef, Fei
Air date: 2019-12-28
Lei En swears to make as many people happy using his Seven Star Knives. With the third round approaching, Mao's opponent is revealed to be a man with whom he shares history!

Cast

Natsumi Fujiwara

Natsumi Fujiwara

Mao (voice)

Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano

Mei Li (voice)

Junya Enoki

Junya Enoki

Lan Fei Hong (voice)

Yukiyo Fujii

Yukiyo Fujii

Zhi Lao (voice)

Yuichi Nakamura

Yuichi Nakamura

Xi Er (voice)

Tomokazu Sugita

Tomokazu Sugita

Li Wen (voice)

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