Synopsis
In a world where hamburgers sprout from the earth like four-leaf clovers, ice cream carves out entire mountain ranges, and warm mac and cheese simmers inside volcanic craters, the landscape is filled with extraordinary natural delicacies. This era of culinary wonder is known as the Gourmet Age, a golden time for exploration. Both ordinary citizens and chefs dream of tasting and crafting the most exquisite dishes, while adventurers called Gourmet Hunters dedicate themselves to tracking down rare and delicious ingredients. Among them, the wild and passionate Gourmet Hunter Toriko stands out with his unique abilities, having discovered 2% of all known ingredients. Alongside his friend Komatsu, a highly skilled chef employed at a five-star hotel, Toriko embarks on a quest to complete his Full Course Menu of Life. However, the path is fraught with challenges: to obtain the most delectable ingredients, Toriko must overcome deadly monsters, sinister organizations, and even the very essence of food itself.
Background
The first episode is actually a two-part special called "Toriko x One Piece Collabo Special"—a crossover with One Piece. The first part aired during Toriko's timeslot at 9:00, and the second part aired during One Piece's timeslot at 9:30. That is also the reason why the second Toriko episode doesn't continue where the first one left off. Episode 51 is the first part of a two-part special called "Toriko x One Piece Collabo Special 2"—another crossover with One Piece. The second part is One Piece episode 542. The first part aired during Toriko's timeslot at 9:00, and the second part aired during One Piece's timeslot at 9:30. Episode 99 is the first part of a two-part special called "Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special"—a crossover with One Piece and Dragon Ball Z. The second part is One Piece episode 590. The first part aired during Toriko's timeslot at 9:00, and the second part aired during One Piece's timeslot at 9:30.
