The upcoming anime adaptation of Yūgo Kobayashi’s manga, Fermat no Ryōri (Fermat’s Cuisine), has unveiled a brand new main trailer, giving fans a taste of the opening theme song, “Maillard,” performed by OSHIKIKEIGO. With a premiere date set for July 5, 2025, the series is generating buzz for its unique blend of culinary arts and mathematics.
A Recipe for Success: Anime Details
Here’s a breakdown of what we know about the Fermat no Ryōri anime:
- Premiere Date: July 5, 2025
- Broadcast: Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. JST on TV Asahi’s “IMAnimation” programming block.
- Based on: The manga Fermat no Ryōri by Yūgo Kobayashi, who is also the author of Aoashi.
- Animation Studio: Domerica
- Director: Kazuya Ichikawa
- Series Composition & Scriptwriting: Domerica
- Character Designers & Chief Animation Directors: Takeshi Okamoto and Satsuki Kashiwagi
- Music Composer: Satoshi Igarashi
- Opening Theme Song: “Maillard” by OSHIKIKEIGO
- Ending Theme Song: “Change Over” by DXTEEN
Story of Fermat no Ryōri
Fermat no Ryōri tells the story of Gaku Kitada, a young mathematics prodigy whose dreams of competing in the Math Olympiad are crushed after failing to achieve his goals. With his scholarship revoked, he finds himself working in a school cafeteria, feeling lost and without direction. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Kai Asakura, a brilliant and enigmatic chef.
Kai introduces Gaku to the fascinating intersection of mathematics and cooking. Gaku discovers that his mathematical abilities can be applied to the culinary world, leading him to create innovative and delicious recipes. As Gaku embarks on this new journey, he is drawn into the complex and precise world of gastronomy, where numbers and flavors combine to reveal the beauty of discovery.
Meet the Characters
The Fermat no Ryōri anime features a diverse cast of characters, each bringing their unique flavor to the story. Here’s a look at some of the main players:
- Gaku Kitada: A talented mathematics scholar who initially dreams of becoming a mathematician. He experiences setbacks and later discovers a passion for cooking. Voiced by Ryōsuke Tomita in the anime adaptation. In the live-action drama, he is portrayed by Fumiya Takahashi.
- Kai Asakura: A young and exceptionally skilled chef who runs his own restaurant. He recognizes Gaku’s potential and recruits him, becoming his mentor. Voiced by Taito Ban in the anime. He is portrayed by Jun Shison in the drama.
- Ranna Akamatsu: The only female chef at Restaurant K, known for her straightforward and cool personality. Voiced by Natsu Yorita. Fuka Koshiba plays Akamatsu in the drama series.
- Katsuya Hotei: A chef at Restaurant K who becomes a close friend to Gaku. Voiced by Daichi Endo.
- Milo Wivia: Another chef at Restaurant K. Voiced by Takuma Nagatsuka.
- Magoroku Inui: The sous-chef at Restaurant K and Kai’s right-hand man. Voiced by Tatsumaru Tachibana. Rihito Itagaki takes on this role in the drama.
- Nene Fukuda: Voiced by Haruna Ikezawa.
- Ayu Uomi: Voiced by Anna Nagase. Shiraishi Sei plays Ayu in the drama.
- Kagura Musashi: Voiced by Shion Wakayama. Kubota Sayu plays Kagura in the drama.
- Ichitarō Hirose: Voiced by Makoto Furukawa.
Anime Staff and Production
The Fermat no Ryōri anime is brought to life by a talented team of industry professionals. Kazuya Ichikawa, known for directing Burning Kabaddi and Bakugan: Legends, is at the helm as the director. The animation is handled by Domerica, with Domerica also credited for series composition and scriptwriting.
Takeshi Okamoto and Satsuki Kashiwagi are responsible for the character designs and also serve as chief animation directors, ensuring the characters are visually appealing and consistent with the original manga. Satoshi Igarashi, known for his work on Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!, is composing the music, aiming to create a soundtrack that complements the unique blend of mathematics and cuisine.
Other key staff members include:
- Assistant Director: Miyuki Kaieda
- Art Director: Mari Takada
- Art Setting: Kumi Satō
- Color Key Artist: Ami Watanabe
- Compositing Directors: Koji Yamakoshi and Mayumi Kamada
- CG Director: Asuka Fukada
- Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama
- Sound Production: Studio Kanon
“Maillard”: The Perfect Opening Theme
The opening theme song, “Maillard,” performed by OSHIKIKEIGO, promises to set the stage for the anime’s unique and engaging story. The song’s title, “Maillard,” refers to the Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food its distinctive flavor. This connection to cooking perfectly aligns with the anime’s themes.
The ending theme song, “Change Over,” performed by DXTEEN, will provide a contrasting and equally captivating conclusion to each episode.
From Manga to Anime: A Culinary Journey
Fermat no Ryōri began as a manga series written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi, which has been serialized in Kodansha’s Monthly Shōnen Magazine since September 2018. The manga has gained popularity for its unique premise and engaging characters.
In addition to the upcoming anime, Fermat no Ryōri has also been adapted into a television drama, which aired from October to December 2023, starring Fumiya Takahashi as Gaku Kitada and Jun Shison as Kai Asakura. The drama’s theme song is “Re Houteishiki” by 10-Feet.
A Delicious Blend of Math and Food
Fermat no Ryōri offers a fresh and innovative take on the cooking genre, blending it with the intriguing world of mathematics. The anime is set to premiere on July 5, 2025, as part of TV Asahi’s “IMAnimation” programming block. Viewers can expect a compelling narrative, strong production values, and a unique fusion of intellectual stimulation and emotional resonance.
