The Anime Café

Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in your favorite anime worlds and café culture, in its myriad forms, through 50 different anime movies and series--from the beloved films of Studio Ghibli to popular series such as One Piece. Food plays an important role in anime, whether it is briefly shown in a slice-of-life scene or the entire plotline of an episode or even a series, and popular anime food creator Nadine Estero (@issagrill) has perfectly captured these favorite food and drink moments once again, in this follow-up to her best-selling cookbook, The Anime Chef Cookbook. In The Anime Café, Nadine takes on lighter fare, focusing on 50 drinks, snacks, and sweet treats—traditional Japanese favorites and inventive re-creations—and bringing them from the screen to your table.​ In this cookbook, you’ll find:​ ​ Foods and drinks from a variety of popular anime series and movies​ 50 easy-to-make, fun, and delicious recipes​ A stunning anime-style food illustration accompanying every recipe ​ Information about the exact episodes that feature the items​ How to stock your anime kitchen​ A celebration of Japanese food and culture​