True Cooking Master Boy
6.8
Quality Score
0.18 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
4,418
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
After passing the Guangzhou Special Chef Trials, Mao decided to travel around China, to learn more about the unique preparation of food. Upon his return, he will learn that the real battle has only just begun. The Underground Cooking Society has already begun to move... (Source: MU)
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is mixed, with strong nostalgia for the original series. The reboot is criticized for its generic animation and fast pacing, failing to capture the charm of the original. While some appreciate the focus on Chinese cuisine, others find the plot and villains underwhelming.
Strengths
- Faithful to the source material (manga).
- Focus on Chinese cuisine provides distinction.
- Character designs are attractive.
Weaknesses
- Animation quality is generic and lower than the original.
- Pacing is too fast.
- Story takes itself too seriously; cooking stakes are unbelievable.
- Villains are not menacing.
Available on: Crunchyroll, iQ (availability varies by region)