Weekly Shonen Magazine's popular cooking manga "Shin Chuka Ichiban! will be adapted into an anime! Animation produced by NAS!

The "Shin Chuka Ichiban!" series was serialized in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine" and was made into an anime in Japan in 1997. which was serialized in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine" and adapted into an anime in Japan in 1997. which was serialized in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine" from 1995.

Etsushi Ogawa began serializing the manga in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine" in 1995. The manga was first serialized in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine" in 1995. Later, "Shin Chuka Ichiban!" started with the beginning of the main character Mao's new journey. started with the beginning of Mao's new journey, and was serialized until 1999.
In 1997, it was made into an animated series in Japan, and from 1999 it was broadcast on TV stations in about 80% of mainland China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan. The popularity of the series has not waned in China, and the total number of views on Chinese distribution sites has exceeded 570 million.

This time, it was announced that an anime adaptation of "Shin Chuka Ichiban! has been decided to be adapted into an anime, and the teaser visual, staff, and characters have been unveiled.

The director and series composition will be directed by Itsuro Kawasaki of "Rental Magica" and "Magical Girl Me.
Character design is by Saki Hasegawa of "Mahoutsukai no Yome" and "Shukun na Mononokean 續",
Production I.G will be incharge of animation production, and NAS will be in charge of animation production and production.

In conjunction with this announcement, a congratulatory illustration from the original author, Ogawa-san, has been received.

Work information
Shin Chuka Ichiban!

＜Synopsis
China in the 19th century. The main character, Liu Mao Xing, is the youngest ever to pass the "Special Kitchen Master Examination," which is said to be the highest culinary qualification in China. At the suggestion of his master Chou Yu, he travels around Southwest China with his fellow chef Shilou and Meili, the red star, to broaden his knowledge as a chef.
Returning to "Yang Sen Shu Ka" in Guangzhou, Mao decides to fight the "underworld" culinary world, which has the ambition of "controlling people with food," with his new friends Shell and Leung.
In the process, he learns the secret of the eight "legendary kitchen tools" that are said to protect the Chinese culinary world. In the past, Mao's mother, Pai, wished for the happiness of all and waged a fierce battle against the "underworld culinary world.
Inheriting her mother's legacy, Mao and her four friends embark on a grand journey to protect the "legendary kitchen utensils" scattered across the Chinese continent from the "underworld". --The story is told through the eyes of a young boy who is a master of the art of cooking.

<Staff> Original story by Etsushi Ogawa
Original story: "Shin Chuka Ichiban! (Kodansha "Weekly Shonen Magazine" collection)
Director/Series Composition : Itsuro Kawasaki
Character Design : Saki Hasegawa
Animation Production Cooperation: Production I.G
Animation Production and Production: NAS

＜Character Introduction

Mao (center of cut)
Real name: Liu Maoxing

He is the youngest special kitchen chef in history.He is the only son of Pai, the head chef at the Kikujiaolou restaurant in Sichuan. He has an unusual palate and extraordinary creativity.
He joins the "Yangquan Liquor House" in Guangzhou and sets out on a journey to find the legendary kitchen equipment to fight the underworld of cuisine.

■Mei Li ( cut left)
The only daughter of Chou Yu, the sous-chef of the "Yang Chuan Liquor House," where Mao was introduced.
She develops a faint crush on Mao as they spend time together. She sets out on a journey with Mao to find the legendary kitchen utensils.

Shirou ( cut right)
Shirou is a half-Japanese, half-Chinese boy who calls Mao "Brother Mao" and adores him.
He meets Mao while on a culinary training trip and decides to follow him as his apprentice.
He has a cheerful personality and is prone to getting carried away, but he shows his strength at the critical moment.
He accompanies him on his journey to find the legendary kitchen utensils.

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