Recipes from Japanese Cinema and Anime. From Studio Ghibli to Midnight Diner

Experience the world of Japanese cuisine through the lens of beloved films and anime! Inside, you will find carefully selected and simple recipes suitable for both novice cooks and experienced gourmets. Each dish is accompanied by a story about the film or series that inspired it: from timeless classics like Yasujirō Ōzu's “Tokyo Story” and Akira Kurosawa's “Ikiru” to modern series like “Samurai Gourmet” and “What Did You Eat Yesterday?”

With this captivating book, readers can try steamed buns from “Spirited Away” and Japanese risotto from Hayao Miyazaki's “Princess Mononoke,” cold ramen with tomatoes and cucumbers from Makoto Shinkai's “Garden of Words,” Japanese omelette tamagoyaki from Jōji Matsukoi's “Midnight Diner,” as well as Japanese sweets like mochi and dorayaki.

For ease of use, the recipes are divided into sections: battered and steamed dishes, fish, meat and vegetable dishes, as well as desserts and tea.