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Sweetness & Lightning (Amaama to Inazuma) is an anime series based on the manga of the same name by author Gido Amagakure. This anime follows the lives of Kouhei Inuzuka, a widowed high school teacher, and his young daughter, Tsumugi. After losing her mother, Tsumugi became a great source of motivation for Kouhei to get through everyday life. Even though Kouhei doesn't know how to cook, he decides to learn how to cook so he can take better care of his daughter.
Their lives change when they meet Kotori, a high school student who is passionate about cooking. The three decided to form a cooking group and often gathered at Kouhei's house to prepare delicious food.
Sweetness & Lightning not only focuses on cooking, but also creates a warm family picture and the connection between father and son. Through cooking and sharing meals, the characters develop and learn about love, care, and family affection. This anime gives a cute and warm feeling through showing the love of parents and family. It also demonstrates that cooking can be a way to create memorable memories and create bonds between loved ones.
Release year: 2016
Directed by: Tarou Iwasaki
Screenwriter: Mitsutaka Hirota
Characters: Kouhei Inuzuka, Tsumugi Inuzuka, Kotori Iida
Actors (voices): Yuuichi Nakamura (Kouhei Inuzuka), Rina Endou (Tsumugi Inuzuka), Saori Hayami (Kotori Iida)
Genre: Slice of life, family, food
Episodes: 12
Status: Completed
Country: Japan
Studio: TMS Entertainment