BAKE ANIME (S&S/Simon Element; 11/8/22) // The Perfect Cookbook for Otaku and Pop Culture Fans

Following the success of the bestselling Cook Anime (2020) comes another cookbook perfect for otaku and fans of all things Japanese. In BAKE ANIME: 75 Sweet Recipes Spotted In—and Inspired by—Your Favorite Anime (S&S/Simon Element; 11/8/22), Emily Bushman recreates eye-catching, mouthwatering treats from My Hero Academia, Ouran High School Host Club, and Spirited Away, among other popular series and films.

Divided into three sections—Japanese Desserts, Non-Japanese Desserts, and Anime-Inspired Desserts—BAKE ANIME pairs detailed, easy-to-follow instructions with tasty tips and fun facts. Siberia Cakefrom The Wind Rises merges yokan, a sweet made from red bean paste, with a rectangular sponge cake called castella, while the Bouncy Soufflé Pancakes from Your Name offer a fluffy spin on a breakfast classic. Riffing on the British marzipan-coated confection, Bushman’s Demon Slayer-inspired Checkered Battenberg Cake swaps the dessert’s traditional pink and yellow squares for black and green, the colors of the main character’s haori, or kimono overcoat. Those looking for lighter treats can try their hand at making Choco-Berry Kakigori, a shaved ice dessert drawn from Yuri!!! On Ice, and Fire Demon Fruit Flambé, which pays homage to Howl’s Moving Castle.

Additional highlights include:
-Nerikiri from Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card
-Ohagi from Demon Slayer
-Pocket Monster Swiss Roll from Pokémon
-Japanese Strawberry Shortcake from Ouran High School Host Club
-Queen’s Tart from Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma
-Soot Ball Brigadeiros from Spirited Away

Featuring dozens of creative recipes brought to life with full-colour photographs, BAKE ANIME is a joy for the senses. This can’t-miss cookbook is a one-of-a-kind gift for anime aficionados,a playful addition to any baker’s library,and a crash-course in the wide array of desserts Japan has to offer.