Food for the Soul episode 1: Release date and time, where to watch, and more

The spring anime season is heating up with a delectable new offering as P.A. Works' original anime Food for the Soul prepares to make its television debut on April 12, 2025. The anime will premiere on the Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11 channels. Thursday's promotional video and key visual reveal have excited fans with a preview of the upcoming heartwarming slice-of-life experience.

Directed by the talented duo of Non Non Biyori's Shinya Kawatsura and Yū Harumi, this original anime centers on five girls who find joy in life's simple pleasures through great companionship and tasty meals, along with informal social gatherings and periodic study times.

Food for the Soul promises to provide viewers with a relaxing break from daily life through its emphasis on friendship and food-related adventures.

Food for the Soul episode 1: release date and time

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The anime will premiere on the Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11 channels on April 12, 2025. The anime will start streaming on April 13, 2025, at 12:30 a.m. JST. Broadcasts for the anime will be shown on Nagoya TV as well as ABC TV and AT-X.

ABC TV is launching a new anime programming block on Sunday evenings specifically to air this show, with the block technically airing on Mondays at 12:40 a.m. In other parts of the world, the release time may vary. Some of them are as follows:

Time Zone	Release Day	Release Date	Release Time
Pacific Time	Saturday	April 12, 2025	08:30 am
Eastern Time	Saturday	April 12, 2025	11:30 am
Greenwich Mean Time	Saturday	April 12, 2025	03:30 pm
Central European Time	Saturday	April 12, 2025	04:30 pm
Indian Standard Time	Saturday	April 12, 2025	09:00 pm
Philippine Time	Saturday	April 12, 2025	11:30 pm
Japanese Standard Time	Sunday	April 13, 2025	12:30 am
Australian Central Time	Sunday	April 13, 2025	02:00 am

Where to watch Food for the Soul?

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Food for the Soul attracts a wide Japanese audience through national broadcasts on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, BS11, Nagoya TV, ABC TV, and AT-X. The new anime programming block launched by ABC TV shows their strong belief in the potential success and viewer appeal of the series.

While international release dates have not yet been announced, anticipation is building among global anime fans. Enthusiasts outside Japan are encouraged to stay tuned to major streaming platforms, as licensing announcements are likely to follow soon. The show’s heartfelt tone and culinary focus promise broad international interest.

Food for the Soul: Plot summary

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The anime follows five girls who find happiness together through the enjoyment of life's basic joys. The title "Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi" (Food for the Soul) reveals how the series celebrates joyful moments spent sharing tasty meals with friends.

The slice-of-life approach indicates that this series will focus on the character development of five friends as they navigate their daily activities, educational pursuits, and, most importantly, their joint cooking experiences. The series aligns with "iyashikei" (healing) anime traditions by creating soothing atmospheres and gentle narrative styles.

What to expect from Food for the Soul episode 1? (Speculative)

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Food for the Soul episode 1 is titled Welcome to the Food Culture Research Club. The premiere will introduce Kowai Mako, the female protagonist, who enjoys her university as a live-alone student. On the side, Mako is also fond of cooking and never fails to entertain this hobby every day.

One day, she is invited by her childhood friends to join the Food Culture Research Club. However, she declines due to the nature of the situation at that moment. Later on, while standing outside a food store, Mako sees her old classmate cooking food. For the first time, Mako eats a meal alone, prompting her to make food for others and witness them habby.

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