Food for the Soul (2025)
A heartwarming Japanese anime about five college freshmen discovering friendship, laughter, and the simple joy of a good meal.
Food for the Soul - Series Information
- Original Title: 日々は過ぎれど飯うまし
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 13, 2025 (France - 12), April 13, 2025 (India - U/A 7+), April 13, 2025 (Australia - PG), April 13, 2025 (Brazil - 10)
- Networks: Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Production Companies: P.A.WORKS, Aniplex, ABC Animation, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Tokyo MX, BS11, movic
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Days Go By but Food Is Delicious (US), 时光流逝 饭菜依旧美味 (CN), Hibimeshi (JP), 歲月流逝飯菜依舊美味 (TW)
Food for the Soul - Plot
Follow the daily lives of five new undergrad college girls as the eat, laugh, and deepen their friendships. They love delicious, want to have lots of fun together, study hard, and enjoy their college life to the fullest!
Food for the Soul - Trailer
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Food for the Soul - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Hana Shimano
- Ai Kakuma
- Yoshino Aoyama
- Natsune Inui
- Saya Aizawa
- Ayaka Fukuhara
- Azuki Moeno
- Megumi Nakajima
- Ai Maeda
- Rika Nagae
Writers
- Yoshihiro Hiki
- Nanami Hoshino
Food for the Soul - FAQs
What is Food for the Soul about?
Food for the Soul is a slice-of-life anime following five college freshmen who bond over shared meals, laughter, and campus adventures. The series celebrates everyday joys — delicious food, close friendships, and the warmth of university life — in a gentle, feel-good iyashikei style.
Where can I stream Food for the Soul?
Food for the Soul is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, both offering the series as part of their subscription plans. Check JustWatch for the most up-to-date regional availability and to compare all viewing options in your area.
Who are the main voice actors in Food for the Soul?
The principal voice cast includes Hana Shimano as Mako Kawai, Ai Kakuma as Kurea Furutachi, Yoshino Aoyama as Shinon Ogawa, Natsune Inui as Tsutsuji Higa, and Saya Aizawa as Nana Hoshi, with additional performances by Ayaka Fukuhara, Azuki Moeno, and Megumi Nakajima.
When did Food for the Soul first air?
Food for the Soul first aired on April 13, 2025. The series premiered simultaneously across multiple regions, including France, India, Australia, and Brazil, and broadcast in Japan on networks including Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV.
How many episodes does Food for the Soul have?
Food for the Soul consists of 12 episodes across its single season. The series concluded in 2025, making it a complete, self-contained story. All 12 episodes follow the five main characters through their first year of college life.
Is Food for the Soul based on a manga or source material?
Food for the Soul, known in Japan as 日々は過ぎれど飯うまし (Hibimeshi), is a slice-of-life anime produced by P.A.WORKS and Aniplex. While it draws on familiar iyashikei and college-life themes common in Japanese media, no widely confirmed manga or light novel source has been officially announced.
What genre is Food for the Soul?
Food for the Soul is an animated comedy series rooted in the iyashikei (healing) subgenre of anime. It blends slice-of-life storytelling with lighthearted humor, focusing on food culture, college friendships, and the quiet pleasures of everyday student life in Japan.
What are similar anime to Food for the Soul?
Fans of Food for the Soul may enjoy other cozy, character-driven anime such as BOCCHI THE ROCK! (2022) for its college-age cast and warm tone, or Honey Lemon Soda (2025) for its similar school-life setting. Iyashikei enthusiasts will also find comfort in slice-of-life titles with food and friendship themes.
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