India, Oct. 28 -- Not too long ago, Japanese food in India meant a plate of sushi in a five-star restaurant. Today, Japanese cuisine has carved out a place in India's major metros, moving beyond sushi platters to everyday dining experiences.

Japanese anime has also gained a wide audience in India, introducing audiences to larger-than-life characters; making them crave what they eat. Food in anime is often used as a powerful storytelling tool to drive forward the themes of the plot. Whether it's Naruto's ramen or the feasts in One Piece, meals often tell a story of kindness, courage and the comfort of shared food.

We talk to anime fans and chefs who share how these dishes go beyond flavour and feed the soul.

In Shokugeki no Soma (Food W...