Is the taste of "Record of Lodoss War" actually delicious?

Is the taste of "Record of Lodoss War" actually delicious?

The appeal and evaluation of "Meshimase Record of Lodoss War: Is it delicious?"

"Record of Lodoss War: Is It Delicious?" (hereinafter "Meshimase Lodoss") is a TV anime series that aired in 2014, based on the novel "Record of Lodoss War" by Ryo Mizuno. Although this work is set in a fantasy world, it is different from other fantasy works by focusing on cooking and everyday life. Below, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of this work, as well as detailed information.

Overview

"Meshimase Rhodes" was broadcast on TOKYO MX, Sun TV, and AT-X from April 6 to June 29, 2014. It has 13 episodes, each of which is only 5 minutes long, but is packed with a rich story and charming characters. It was also streamed online on the Niconico Channel, and was enjoyed by many viewers.

The series was produced by Chara-ani and Ducks Productions, with Studio Deen and Studio Hibari in charge of production. The director was Suzuki Yuki, the screenplay was by Akao Dekoto and Takahashi Natsuko, and the sound production was handled by Ducks Productions. Satoru Akahori's name was also mentioned in the special thanks, showing his influence.

Story and Characters

The story of "Meshimase Lodoss" is about the protagonist Ban and his companions cooking and eating various dishes as they adventure on the island of Lodoss. The original "Record of Lodoss War" depicted a grand fantasy adventure, but this work depicts it from an everyday perspective, bringing out a new charm.

The main characters are:

  • Ban (voiced by Shuta Morishima) - An adventurer and a young man who loves cooking. He cooks a variety of dishes while traveling around Rhodes Island with his companions.
  • Dori (voiced by Ibuki Kido) - Ban's childhood friend, an elf girl. She enjoys Ban's cooking while learning elvish and magic.
  • Eto (voiced by Erii Yamazaki) - Ban's companion and adventurer. Although her cooking skills are inferior to Ban's, she loves to eat.

The everyday stories of these characters will bring laughter and emotion to viewers. In particular, the recipes and ingredients used in the dishes that Van makes will provide new discoveries for viewers.

Episodes and subtitles

The subtitles for each episode often combine the adventure theme with culinary elements to draw the viewers' attention. Here are the subtitles for all episodes:

  • Adventure 1: From Today You Are Eto!
  • Adventure 2/Which one is the main character?!
  • Adventure 3: The road to becoming an elf is a difficult one!
  • Adventure 4/It's not a trip! It's an adventure!!
  • Adventure 5: Mastering Elvish
  • Adventure 6: Master the Magic Spells
  • Adventure 7/Are Parn and Deedlit dating?
  • Adventure 8/It's Not Gim!
  • Adventure 9/Rain, Rain, Slaine!
  • Adventure 10: The Stolen Woodchuck
  • Adventure 11/Read the whole thing!
  • Adventure 12/The Day Before the School Festival
  • Adventure 13/On to Rhodes!?

These episodes will provide viewers with a new perspective by focusing on cooking and daily life while making use of the fantasy elements of the original work. In particular, the episodes on learning Elvish language and magic spells will be of interest to fantasy fans.

Theme songs and music

The theme song for "Meshimase Rhodes" is "Hikari no Kibou no Hikari" (Light of Hope), with lyrics by Kanako Kodera and music and arrangement by Noriyuki Kamikura. The song is sung by Ibuki Kido and Erii Yamazaki, whose voices add to the atmosphere of the show. This theme song is an upbeat tune that expresses the joys of adventure and cooking, and will warm the hearts of viewers.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Meshimase Rhodes" takes advantage of the fantasy elements of the original work, but by focusing on cooking and everyday life, it brings out new appeal. In particular, despite its short length, it is packed with a dense story and charming characters, giving viewers laughter and emotion. In addition, the introduction of cooking recipes and ingredients will provide viewers with new discoveries.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for viewers who enjoy cooking and everyday life. Fantasy fans will find the episodes where they learn Elvish language and magic spells particularly interesting. The theme song, "Hikari no Kibou no Hikari," is a cheerful tune that expresses the joy of adventure and cooking, and will warm the hearts of viewers.

Recommendations and Related Information

For viewers who enjoyed Meshimase Rhodes, we also recommend the following:

  • Record of Lodoss War - A work depicting the epic fantasy adventure of the original. A must-see to learn the background of Meshimase Lodoss.
  • "Cooking Master Boy" - A cooking-themed anime. Like "Meshimase Rhodes", it depicts the joy of cooking.
  • "Restaurant to Another World" - A cooking anime set in another world. Like "Meshimase Lodoss", you can enjoy the fusion of cooking and fantasy.

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Above, we have introduced the appeal, reviews, and detailed information of "Meshimase Record of Lodoss War: Is It Delicious?". This work draws out new charms by focusing on cooking and everyday life while making use of the fantasy elements of the original work. Please take a look at this work that will give viewers laughter and emotion.

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