Shin Moriyama's 'Catching a Bullet in a Pot' based on the original work by Juntaro Aoki will be made into a TV anime. The animation will be produced by J.C.STAFF, and is scheduled to be broadcast in 2027.
The Story Behind 'Catching a Bullet in a Pot'
'Catching a Bullet in a Pot' is a 'non-fiction, chaotic, and hard gourmet report comic' in which the main character, Juntaro, whose years of 2D over-indulgence makes all humans look like beautiful girls, goes to unknown gourmet restaurants in cities around the world in search of '50,000 points of deliciousness.' It is being serialized on KADOKAWA's web manga site Comic Newtype, and up to 5 volumes have been published.
Teaser Visual and Creator's Comment
The teaser visual, with Juntaro's face displayed in a large size, has a sticker-like design reminiscent of travel and gourmet food. In the center was a catchphrase that read, 'Beautiful Girl (Uncle)'s Crazy Gourmet Journey Around the World Begins ____.' Regarding the decision to make it into an anime, Aoki, who wrote the original work, commented, 'I don't think there is any anime that I'm looking forward to receiving so-called 'reactions from overseas' as much as this. Thank you to all the Japanese readers, and I'm sorry.' The unique blend of gourmet food and travel in 'Catching a Bullet in a Pot' is sure to captivate audiences worldwide.
As fans eagerly await the anime adaptation, they can catch up on the manga series, which continues to gain popularity for its quirky humor and mouth-watering food descriptions. With J.C.STAFF at the helm, the anime is expected to bring the vibrant world of 'Catching a Bullet in a Pot' to life in a way that will leave viewers hungry for more.
