Toriko English Sub & Dub

About Toriko

If you are hunting for a new action series, Toriko deserves a look (2011). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Hamburgers that grow out of the ground like four-leaf clovers, mountain ranges carved out of ice cream, and warm servings of mac and cheese that stew deep within the stomachs of volcanoes fill the landscape. This realm of delectable natural wonders has reached a prime age of exploration—the Gourmet Age!

Next up: Citizens and chefs alike aspire to taste and prepare the finest dishes, while adventurers called "Gourmet Hunters" seek out delicious rare ingredients. Possessing a unique set of skills, the wild and passionate Gourmet Hunter Toriko is infamous for discovering 2% of all known ingredients. Together with his friend Komatsu—a highly skilled chef working at a five-star hotel—Toriko strives to complete his Full Course Menu of Life.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Toriko looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2011, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.