is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by . It has been serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Magazine since September 2018. A television drama adaptation aired from October to December 2023. An anime television series adaptation produced by Domerica aired from July to September 2025.
Characters
A math genius who was recruited by Kai to work as a chef at Restaurant K. Gaku applies his mathematical talents into molecular gastronomy to learn more about cooking and develop his own recipes.
A culinary prodigy serving as the charismatic, enigmatic owner of Restaurant K. Kai becomes Gaku's mentor after witnessing his unique potential in cooking. He suffers from dysgeusia in secret.
The only female chef at Restaurant K who has a straightforward and cool personality.
A chef at Restaurant K who becomes close friends with Gaku.
A sous-chef at Restaurant K and Kai's right-hand man.
Gaku's best friend and former classmate who is an aspiring swimmer.
A female waiter at Restaurant K and Kai's personal maid.
Kai's mentor, who is a legendary chef in the culinary world.
The ruthless chairman of Wels Academy and major investor of Restaurant K.
Gaku's father, who runs a bicycle shop.
Gaku's childhood friend and former classmate.
Gaku's former classmate.
Media Manga Written and illustrated by , Fermat Kitchen started in Kodansha's manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Magazine on September 6, 2018. Kodansha has collected its chapters into individual volumes. The first volume was released on June 28, 2019. As of June 30, 2026, eight volumes have been released.
Volumes
Drama In August 2023, it was announced that the manga would receive a television drama adaptation titled in English as Fermat's Cuisine, which was broadcast on TBS from October 20 to December 22 of the same year. The theme song is by 10-Feet.
Anime In January 2025, it was announced that the manga will receive an anime television series adaptation. It is produced and written by Domerica and directed by , with Takeshi Okamoto and Satsuki Kashiwagi designing the characters, and Satoshi Igarashi composing the music. The series aired from July 5 to September 27, 2025, on TV Asahi's IMAnimation programming block. The opening theme song is , performed by Oshikikeigo, while the ending theme song is "Change Over", performed by DXTeen.
Remow licensed the series in North America for streaming on its "It's Anime" channel via Samsung TV Plus and YouTube. Medialink licensed the series in Asia-Pacific (except Australia and New Zealand) for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.
Episodes
Reception By December 2023, the manga had over 500,000 copies in circulation.
The series was nominated for the 49th Kodansha Manga Award in the category in 2025.
See also Aoashi, another manga series by the same author
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