Piace My Italian - What is the appeal of this anime that lets you enjoy delicious food and a moving story?

Piace My Italian - Piace My Italian

overview

"Piache My Italian" is a TV anime series based on the manga by Nab_At (Atsuko Watanabe). It aired on TOKYO MX and SUN-TV from January 11 to March 29, 2017. The 12 episodes, each only 5 minutes long, brought deep emotions and laughter to viewers. The anime is animated by Zero-G and directed by Hiroaki Sakurai. Copyright belongs to Nab_At, Atsuko Watanabe / comico / Trattoria Festa Regulars.

story

"Piace My Italian" depicts the protagonist, Maria Morino, working at the Italian restaurant "Trattoria Festa." Maria loves cooking, and is especially passionate about Italian cuisine. Her dream is to have her own restaurant. However, her cooking skills are still inexperienced, and she struggles every day to improve. Maria is surrounded by unique staff and regular customers, and through her interactions with them, Maria learns a lot and grows.

character

Maria Morino

The main character. She loves cooking and works at the Italian restaurant "Trattoria Festa." Her dream is to have her own restaurant, but she's still not very good at cooking. She has a bright and positive personality and is loved by the people around her.

Chef Amano

The chef at Trattoria Festa. Although he has a strict personality, he warmly watches over Maria as she grows up. His passion and cooking skills are top-notch, and he is a great support to Maria.

Onodera-san

I am a regular customer at Trattoria Festa. I always look forward to Maria's cooking. I am impressed by her sincere attitude towards cooking and I support her.

Yamamoto

Maria's colleague. She gives her various advice to improve her cooking skills. Maria and I are good rivals and good friends.

The appeal of anime

The greatest appeal of "Piace My Italian" is the story of Maria's growth and the warm interactions with the people around her. In just five minutes, Maria's passion and efforts for cooking, as well as the kindness of the people who support her, are depicted. Viewers are particularly moved by Maria's attempt at a new dish and her subsequent rise to success despite failure. Another appealing feature is that a different dish appears in each episode, with the cooking method and background of each dish carefully depicted.

Background

The original work is a manga by Nab_At (Atsuko Watanabe) that was serialized on Comico. Due to the popularity of the original work, it was decided to make it into an anime. The animation was produced by Zero G and directed by Hiroaki Sakurai. Director Sakurai paid particular attention to every detail in order to bring out the best in the original work. He also put a lot of effort into the depiction of food, and there are many visually beautiful scenes.

Broadcast information

Public Media

TV anime series

Original Media

comics

Broadcast period

January 11, 2017 - March 29, 2017

Broadcasting Station

TOKYO MX, SUN-TV

Fraction

5 mins

Number of Episodes

Episode 12

original work

Nab_At(Atsuko Watanabe)

director

Hiroaki Sakurai

Production

Animation Production: Zero G

Publications

©Nab_At・Atsuko Watanabe / comico / Regulars at Trattoria Festa

Recognition and Awards

"Piace My Italian" was highly praised as a work that, despite its short duration, is deeply moving. Viewers especially praised the careful depiction of the food and the character growth. Fans of the original work also commented that the anime adaptation has helped to further spread the appeal of the original work. Although it has not received any specific awards, word of mouth from viewers and reviews on social media have been very positive, making it a work that is loved by many people.

Related Items

The following related products are available for sale under "Piace My Italian."

• Blu-ray & DVD
• Original manga
• Character goods (kitchen utensils, T-shirts, etc.)

Reasons for recommendation

"Piace My Italian" is recommended not only for people who love cooking, but also for those who like stories of growth and human drama. In particular, the story is deeply moving in a short time, making it the perfect entertainment for busy modern people. Another attraction is that the food is beautifully depicted, making it visually enjoyable. Viewers will be able to get a lot of emotion and laughter from watching Maria's growth and the warm interactions with the people around her.

How to watch

You can watch "Piace My Italian" in the following ways.

• Buy Blu-ray & DVD
• Watch on video streaming services (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, etc.)

summary

"Piace My Italian" is a heartwarming anime with themes of cooking and growth. The protagonist Maria's growth through cooking and her interactions with the people around her will deeply move viewers. The story, told in a short five-minute length, is the perfect entertainment for busy modern people, and is recommended not only for people who love cooking, but also for those who like stories of growth and human drama. Please give it a watch.