The 7 Best Anime to Binge This Thanksgiving

With the turkey in the oven, and the mashed potatoes steaming up in the pot, why not put on some anime, and cozy up with your loved ones this Thanksgiving?

As Thanksgiving approaches, friends and family will gather together to share their gratitude. For anime fans, it’s a great time to binge on a couple of favorites – whether it’s by salivating at the delicious meals on Food Wars!, or appreciating the essence of found family on A Place Further Than the Universe.  No matter your pick, these entries will make you more appreciative of the ones around you.

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma

Thanksgiving might be all about family and gratitude, but everyone knows that one of the best parts of the holiday is the amazing food. Food Wars! follows Soma Yukihura, an extremely talented teenage chef who works at his father’s local diner. Soma’s life changes when he enrolls at a prestigious culinary academy and has to go up against the most elite young chefs in the world. Though his opponents have formal training and prestige, Soma possesses raw talent and endless creativity, which can be seen in the amazing meals he prepares. Overall, this anime will have your mouth watering as you prepare your Thanksgiving dinner, and might even give you some ideas for meals to share with your family.

Today’s Menu for the Emiya Family

The Fate/Stay Night franchise is known for its many spin-offs and sequels. For a fun Thanksgiving watch, instead of diving right into the nitty gritty universe, you can enjoy this cute, slice-of-life spin-off show. Today’s Menu for the Emiya Family

It’s a lovely anime that chronicles the young Shiro Emiya after the events of the Fifth Holy Grail War. There are no stakes or battles, just good meals and fun times with family and friends. Each episode finds Shiro cooking a new meal (often traditional Japanese cuisine) and is sure to fill you with comfort and warmth.