Wasted Chef is an upcoming original anime film written and directed by Takayuki Hirao, produced by CLAP and distributed by Kadokawa Animation. It features character designs by Shingo Adachi and music by Kenta Matsukama, both of whom previously worked with Hirao on the 2021 anime film Pompo: The Cinéphile.[1] The project was first announced during a screening for Pompo: The Cinéphile at a film festival held at New Chitose Airport in November 2024, where artwork produced for it was shown.[2] The film was previewed at the Annecy Animation Showcase at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in May 2026.[1][3][4]
Manga adaptation
A manga adaptation, illustrated by Aero05, began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten‘s Young Ace magazine on June 4, 2026.[5]
References
- ^ a b “平尾隆之監督アニメプロジェクト、本編映像を一部公開 カンヌ国際映画祭でプレゼン”. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. April 21, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ “『映画大好きポンポさん』上映＆トークショー開催！ 平尾隆之監督の最新アニメーションプロジェクト「WASTED CHEF」よりイメージボード公開”. Animate Times (in Japanese). Animate (retailer). November 4, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ “カンヌで世界最大級の映画見本市開幕 『ポンポさん』平尾隆之監督新作も世界へプレゼン” (in Japanese). Oricon. May 14, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ “『WASTED CHEF』 「アヌシー・アニメーションショーケース」プレゼンテーションにて平尾隆之監督、松尾亮一郎プロデューサー 登壇！” (in Japanese). Clap. May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (May 31, 2026). “Wasted Chef Anime Film Reveals Teaser Trailer, Manga Adaptation”. Anime News Network. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Wasted Chef (anime) at Anime News Network‘s encyclopedia