by Popular manga artist Yugo Kobayashi, known for his manga series Aoashi, which has sold over 23 million copies, has announced that his latest work, Fermat’s Cooking, will be broadcast on the “IMAnimation” slot on 24 TV Asahi affiliates nationwide starting July 2025. A teaser visual, promotional video and scene cuts have been released simultaneously.
A miraculous encounter between a genius mathematician and a charismatic culinary figure, Fermat’s Cooking is the story of a genius boy, Kitada Gaku, who has given up on his dream of becoming a mathematician. However, through his encounter with the charismatic chef Asakura Kai of the one-star restaurant K, he discovers new talents in the world of cooking.
The show’s highlights are the recipes that use mathematics that only a genius mathematician can create and the unique dishes created by the culinary figure Asakura Kai. This time, the teaser visual features the catchphrase “Mathematics makes cooking hot!” Take’s eyes sparkle as he prepares the food, and Umi smiles behind him. The design of the mathematical formulas scattered around the two of them also fully conveys the worldview of this work.
In addition, the released teaser PV dramatically depicts Take, who experienced failure in the world of mathematics, being invited by Umi, a genius in the culinary world, and stepping into the world of cooking, and the two geniuses creating dazzling and beautiful dishes while aiming for the top.
Attention voice actors! Ryosuke Tomita and Yasuto Saka play the genius duo. This work was made into a drama with a luxurious cast in 2023 and became a hot topic, but in this anime version, the attractive voice actors will breathe life into the story. Ryosuke Tomita has been selected to play the role of Kitada Take, and Yasuto Saka has been chosen to play the role of Asakura Umi. Tomita expressed confidence that “I can deliver the ultimate food terrorism” and said, “I will do my best to grow together with Gaku.” Saka said that while Umi is “somewhat crazy and outrageous,” he sees him as “another protagonist” with a strong core who “puts his whole life on the line to cook,” and said in his message that he hopes viewers will “feel the definite ‘heat'” that the work possesses.
Get a sneak peek at “Fermat’s Cooking” at AnimeJapan 2025! “Fermat’s Cooking” will also be featured as a featured content at “AnimeJapan 2025,” which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on March 22 (Sat) and 23 (Sun), 2025. At the TV Asahi booth (AnimeJapan East 2 Hall Booth No. A29), autographed illustrations by Tomita Ryosuke, who plays Kitada Gaku, and Saka Yasuto, who plays Asakura Umi, will be on display, and at the TV Asahi booth and Pia booth (AnimeJapan East 2 Hall Booth No. A26), a limited number of original postcards will be distributed free of charge.
Be sure to come to the venue and get your hands on some precious items that encapsulate the work’s worldview! “Fermat’s Cooking is mathematical entertainment combining dazzling cuisine guided by mathematics and human drama. You will surely be captivated by the challenges and growth of these geniuses and the beautiful dishes they serve.
I look forward to the broadcast starting in July 2025! *If a price is displayed in the article, it includes tax unless otherwise noted. Some products and services may be subject to reduced tax rates and differ from the displayed price.
