Adaptation of Natsumi Matsumoto's shoujo manga Yumeiro Patissiere (Dream-Colored Pastry Chef). The manga, which premiered in September 2008, tells the story of 14 year old Ichigo Amano, a clumsy girl who dreams of becoming a pastry chef. She draws closer to fulfilling her dream when she enrolls in the St. Mary Academy culinary school and meets a tiny "spirit of sweets."
General Info:
Episodes; 50.
Language; Japanese with English subs (shouldn't be watched any other way)
Review:
In the first couple episodes I wasn't sure how I felt about the anime. The concept was interesting, but I wasn't exactly captured. As I continued to watch, though, I found myself falling in love with the characters. This is an odd thing to say, but I felt I was with them while they were competing and going on their adventures. I have always loved baking, and I completely forgot about until this anime woke me up to it. I tried making Caramel Flan after watching that episode, and I followed their advice about caramel colour and such and it turned out perfect!
It's so inspirational to see someone who believes they aren't anything special, to find that special something that makes them so happy. Très bien!
I found myself clasping my hands and bouncing on my seat several times throughout. My hands were sweating and my heart was pounding. Like I was there with them.
There is romance in this, but a very subtle amount. Enough that it makes you smile slightly and your heart warm, but not enough to make your heart beat so to say. There were a lot of cute moments, though. The little bits of romance don't kick in until around episode 20, so it leaves room for the characters to develop a little before they change further from their feelings.
I have always loved baking shows as well, and this makes me, the girl who wants to be an editor, want to be a patissiere. Of course I don't really have the know-how, but again this anime shows that your really can achieve something brilliant if you really set your mind to it. No one starts off 'good', they practice until they get there, and then practice more, always trying to improve themselves. It's quite humbling, actually.
Other than the romance, there is a tad bit of drama. Whether it's because I'm dense or not, I found this one to be a but more of a comedy than anything. There were times when I was snorting away - especially when Richardo (I think this is right, Richard maybe? The guy with blue hair - ha ha) and Hanabusa meet at the subway - the whole war with rose petals and stars, loved it!
Must Watch Episodes:
I did like all of them except for one, which I actually can't remember so that means it wasn't to bad.
-Episodes 5, 7, 9, 16, 19, 23, 26, 27, 30 (I wrote down 'lol' next to this one, so it must have been funny...), 33, 34, 35, 40, 41, 43, 47, 50.
Rating:
I would give this anime 5 out of 5 stars, I really enjoyed it! * * * * *
Note:
There is a second season called Yumeiro Patissiere Professional which is introduced at the end of the last episode of Yumeiro Patissiere, along with a very short scene in which I like very much - ha ha. I think the second season will contain a lot more romance *hint hint*.
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