The Annecy Animation Showcase presentation at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival revealed a teaser visual for director Takayuki Hirao's original anime project, titled Wasted Chef.

Staff
Director, Screenplay: Takayuki Hirao (Kara no Kyoukai Movie 5: Mujun Rasen)
Character Design: Shingo Adachi (Sword Art Online)
Music: Kenta Matsukuma (Eiga Daisuki Pompo-san)
Producer: Ryouichirou Matsuo (Natsu e no Tunnel, Sayonara no Deguchi), Yuunosuke Uno (Witch Watch), Kousuke Arai (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san)
Studio: CLAP

Animation studio CLAP is producing the project, reuniting the core creative team behind the Eiga Daisuki Pompo-san (Pompo: The Cinéphile), which premiered in June 2021.

Hirao and Matsuo attended the showcase in France to introduce the project. The creators revealed that Wasted Chef combines culinary elements with science fiction to examine the concept of modern value. The Latin word restorare, which means to heal or to restore, serves as a central keyword for the narrative.

Synopsis
A young chef chasing a lost flavor lands in a ruined city without taste. Saved by Kasumi, his cooking awakens forgotten memories. But a dark force threatens to erase all desire — making his quest the last hope to save both worlds. (Source: Annecy Festival)

Source: Comic Natalie

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