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Oishinbo

1988, TV, 136 eps, 70%

Recommended by 8 Cooking Papa fans on AniList. The same kind of story: food-obsessed cooking stories.

Oishinbo is a drama about newspaper reporters. The main character is a cynical food critic named Yamaoka. Oishinbo is a popular mainstream comic for adults in Japan. It is even mentioned in an episode of "Iron Chef".

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  1. Cover of The Way of the Househusband
    The Way of the Househusband

    2021, ONA, 5 eps, 71%

    Recommended by 4 Cooking Papa fans on AniList. Both have Food, Family Life.

  2. Cover of Mister Ajikko
    Mister Ajikko

    1987, TV, 99 eps, 71%

    Recommended by 3 Cooking Papa fans on AniList. The same kind of story: food-obsessed cooking stories.

  3. Cover of Isekai Izakaya: Japanese Food From Another World
    Isekai Izakaya: Japanese Food From Another World

    2018, ONA, 24 eps, 72%

    The same kind of story: food-obsessed cooking stories.

  4. Cover of Ippon Bouchou Mantarou
    Ippon Bouchou Mantarou

    1991, OVA, 2 eps, 59%

    The same kind of story: food-obsessed cooking stories.

  5. Cover of To Be Hero X
    To Be Hero X

    2025, ONA, 24 eps, 85%

    Superhero, Conspiracy, Urban Fantasy

  6. Cover of Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
    Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

    2016, TV, 13 eps, 84%

    Rakugo, Acting, Historical

  7. Cover of NANA
    NANA

    2006, TV, 47 eps, 85%

    Female Protagonist, Shoujo, Primarily Adult Cast

  8. Cover of LOOK BACK
    LOOK BACK

    2024, Movie, 1 ep, 86%

    Both have Work.

  9. Cover of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
    The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

    2016, TV short, 120 eps, 83%

    Super Power, Surreal Comedy, Satire

  10. Cover of Renegade Immortal
    Renegade Immortal

    2023, ONA, 180 eps, ongoing, 85%

    Full CGI, Cultivation, Revenge

  11. Cover of Made in Abyss
    Made in Abyss

    2017, TV, 13 eps, 84%

    Survival, Outdoor Activities, Primarily Child Cast

  12. Cover of Samurai Champloo
    Samurai Champloo

    2004, TV, 26 eps, 84%

    Travel, Swordplay, Samurai

  13. Cover of Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
    Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

    2026, ONA, 1 ep, 84%

    Female Protagonist, Virtual World, Fairy Tale

  14. Cover of JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie
    JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie

    2025, Movie, 1 ep, 84%

    Urban Fantasy, Curses, Shounen

  15. Cover of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!
    Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!

    2000, TV, 75 eps, 87%

    Boxing, Male Protagonist, Primarily Male Cast

  16. Cover of Steins;Gate
    Steins;Gate

    2011, TV, 24 eps, 89%

    Time Manipulation, Time Loop, Male Protagonist

  17. Cover of Journal with Witch
    Journal with Witch

    2026, TV, 13 eps, 87%

    Both have Family Life.

  18. Cover of Detective Conan
    Detective Conan

    1996, TV, ongoing, 82%

    Both have Work.

  19. Cover of Perfect Blue
    Perfect Blue

    1998, Movie, 1 ep, 85%

    Both have Work.

  20. Cover of Howl‘s Moving Castle
    Howl‘s Moving Castle

    2004, Movie, 1 ep, 85%

    Magic, Female Protagonist, Steampunk

  21. Cover of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
    Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

    2024, TV, 25 eps, 86%

    Astronomy, Philosophy, Religion

  22. Cover of In This Corner of the World
    In This Corner of the World

    2016, Movie, 1 ep, 81%

    Both have Family Life.

  23. Cover of Chainsaw Man
    Chainsaw Man

    2022, TV, 12 eps, 83%

    Demons, Monster Boy, Urban Fantasy

Manga for fans of Cooking Papa

The Way of the Househusband2018, Manga, ongoing, 79% Oishinbo1983, Manga, ongoing, 69% Curry naru Shokutaku2001, Manga, 534 ch, 70% The Solitary Gourmet1994, Manga, 32 ch, 73% Set it and Forget it2024, Manga, 11 ch, 66% Wakako Zake2011, Manga, ongoing, 71% Mister Ajikko1986, Manga, 167 ch, 71% My Girl2006, Manga, 44 ch, 82%

About Cooking Papa

1992, TV, 151 eps, 69%

The story of Mr. Araiwa and his family. He is a model employee in a large enterprise, but becomes a completely different character at home. He is very keen on cooking and lets pass no occasion to cook delicious dishes for his wife, who is frequently occupied by her work as a journalist, or his young son.

(Source: AniDB)

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