Original
04/27/1997 - 09/13/1998 Finished
Chuuka Ichiban! (中華一番)
Also known as: Cooking Master Boy
The story takes place in 19th century China during the Qing Dynasty, where the Emperor was weakened and the country was close to chaos. It is also during a fictitious era called "The Era of the Cooking Wars". It was an era in which top chefs with different cooking styles tried their best to improve their skills and to become the best chef in China. It is a country where insulting a high-grade chef or fooling around with cooking could land a person in a jail, and impersonating a top-chef is as good as usurpation of authority. Chefs compete with each other in order to gain respect and even power, but also with the risks of losing everything. The country of China has four major regions: Beijing, Szechuan, Shanghai, and Guangdong. The beginning of the story takes place in Szechuan, Mao's birthplace. After the death of Mao's mother, Pai, who was called the 'Fairy of Cuisine', Mao becomes a Super Chef in order to take the title as Master Chef of his mother's restaurant. However, before he takes his mother's place as Master Chef, he continues to travel China in order to learn more of the many ways of cooking, in the hopes of becoming a legendary chef, just like his mother. During his journey, he meets great friends and fierce rivals who wish to challenge him in the field of cooking. (Source: Wikipedia)
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30
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Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Chuuka Ichiban! have? Well, currently Chuuka Ichiban! has a total of 3 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Chuuka Ichiban! doesn't have a single filler episode: all 30 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 30 episodes of Chuuka Ichiban! aired in 1997–1998 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Chuuka Ichiban! is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 30 without detours. If you came looking for which Chuuka Ichiban! episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
30 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genius Cooking Boy Mao04/27/1997 | 04/27/1997 | Canon |
| 2 | The Mystery Mapo Tofu Confrontation05/04/1997 | 05/04/1997 | Canon |
| 3 | Go For It! Super Chef05/11/1997 | 05/11/1997 | Canon |
| 4 | Ruthless! The Rule of Yosen Shuka!!05/18/1997 | 05/18/1997 | Canon |
| 5 | Break with Tradition! Defeat: Yosen Shuka05/25/1997 | 05/25/1997 | Canon |
| 6 | Flame Chefs: The Dumpling Brothers06/01/1997 | 06/01/1997 | Canon |
| 7 | Despicable Trap! Mao Cornered06/08/1997 | 06/08/1997 | Canon |
| 8 | Confrontation! Dragon Dumpling!!06/15/1997 | 06/15/1997 | Canon |
| 9 | Challenge the Dream! Super Chef Examination06/22/1997 | 06/22/1997 | Canon |
| 10 | Ultimate Skill! Incomparable Noodles07/06/1997 | 07/06/1997 | Canon |
| 11 | Final Battle! The Legendary Cooking Arena07/13/1997 | 07/13/1997 | Canon |
| 12 | A Great Rival Appears: Talented Young Chef Fei08/03/1997 | 08/03/1997 | Canon |
| 13 | The Catfish Noodle Completed! Fated Decision08/10/1997 | 08/10/1997 | Canon |
| 14 | Proof of Champions: The Emblem of Glory08/17/1997 | 08/17/1997 | Canon |
| 15 | Genius Boy Chef?! Shirou?08/24/1997 | 08/24/1997 | Canon |
| 16 | Super Boobs! Beware of the Beauty Sweet Trap08/31/1997 | 08/31/1997 | Canon |
| 17 | Return! Dreamy Singe Cuisine09/14/1997 | 09/14/1997 | Canon |
| 18 | Scary Red Congee: Secret of the Haunted Mansion09/21/1997 | 09/21/1997 | Canon |
| 19 | The Bridge of Love: Galaxy Noodles10/26/1997 | 10/26/1997 | Canon |
| 20 | The Ominous Black Chicken11/02/1997 | 11/02/1997 | Canon |
| 21 | The Continent's Best Man! Yosen Shuka's Challenge11/16/1997 | 11/16/1997 | Canon |
| 22 | Flying Ace! Targeted Mao!11/30/1997 | 11/30/1997 | Canon |
| 23 | Shine! Big Bang Siu Mai11/07/1997 | 11/07/1997 | Canon |
| 24 | A Mysterious Invitation: The Masked Chef's Trap!12/14/1997 | 12/14/1997 | Canon |
| 25 | Inherited Spirit: Bloody Battle at the Mansion!!12/21/1997 | 12/21/1997 | Canon |
| 26 | The Greatest Trump Card! Joker's Laugh01/18/1998 | 01/18/1998 | Canon |
| 27 | Heroism! Grand Finale of Revenge!01/25/1998 | 01/25/1998 | Canon |
| 28 | The Outdoor Cuisine of Friendship02/01/1998 | 02/01/1998 | Canon |
| 29 | Underworld Hitman: Cold-Hearted Genius Leon02/15/1998 | 02/15/1998 | Canon |
| 30 | Sharpness of Evil! Demonic Seven Star Knives!02/22/1998 | 02/22/1998 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Chuuka Ichiban! have?
Chuuka Ichiban! has a total of 3 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Chuuka Ichiban! have?
In total, Chuuka Ichiban! has 30 episodes distributed across its 3 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Chuuka Ichiban!?
It is recommended to watch Chuuka Ichiban! in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Chuuka Ichiban! online?
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Is Chuuka Ichiban! a complete anime?
Yes, Chuuka Ichiban! is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Chuuka Ichiban! have?
No, Chuuka Ichiban! does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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