Fermat Kitchen
Synopsis
Since childhood, Gaku Kitada has been fascinated with mathematics. As a student at the prestigious Wels Academy, he aimed to qualify for the Mathematics Olympiad and eventually secure admission to the University of Tokyo to become a great mathematician. His ambitious plans, however, do not come to fruition, as Gaku fails to qualify for the Olympiad's main event due to his anxiety and lack of self-confidence. This disastrous performance, coupled with his decision not to participate in future competitions, leads to his expulsion from the academy. During this crisis, Gaku meets Kai Asakura, an enigmatic professional chef who recognizes Gaku's peculiar way of cooking that incorporates math to create perfectly synergistic dishes. Despite his initial reservations, Gaku begins to utilize his mathematical perspective to cook, rekindling his love for the subject in the process. Wanting to understand this impulse more, Gaku decides to pivot his career trajectory to one that melds numbers with flavors to find solutions that can satisfy both his mind and the palate of his customers. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some viewers finding the unique blend of math and cooking entertaining and inspirational, while others criticize the poor execution, contrived drama, and uninteresting characters. The show's premise has potential, but its reliance on tropes and inconsistent pacing detracts from the overall experience. Ultimately, enjoyment seems to depend on tolerance for the show's absurd elements and exaggerated style.
Strengths
- Unique concept combining math and cooking
- Visually appealing food graphics
- Interesting premise and potential for character relationships
- Enjoyable and funny, especially the main character's antics
- Some viewers found it inspirational and a fresh take on cooking anime
Weaknesses
- Poor execution of the concept, leading to confusion
- Flat and uninteresting characters besides the main character
- Contrived drama and predictable pacing
- Overuse of tropes and exaggerated reactions
- Some found the math aspect nonsensical
- Inconsistent tone and lack of character development for some