CMB
stands for "Cooking Master Boy!", also known as
"Chuuka Ichiban!"
(translated "China's
Best"). Created in Japan, this anime
series has also been
aired with English subtitles on the
cable channel AXN to countries such as
Singapore and the
Philippines. This series has been fan-subtitled by a group
called Anime-Keep. Due to scarcity of video sources, they used
the
Cantonese-dubbed VCDs.
General
Storyline
CMB is set in 19th century China.
Honor, pride, and respect depend on one thing - cooking. The
most esteemed
title that anyone can seek is that of a
"Super Chef".
The story follows a young boy named
Ling Mao-hsing, more commonly known
as Mao, and his
quest to become a great chef like his mother, who is no
longer
alive. Along the way he encounters many people and
various experiences.
The characters are enjoyable and full
of life. The story is engulfing.
No magic except for some
pretty flashy cooking techniques, no
'panty shots', and
violence only in the form of 'cooking battles'. BUT it's
addictive and you just want more! It is
definitely enjoyable for the whole family!
Hope you like it as much as I do! - TA-Chan |
