Screenplay:
Mitsutaka HirotaCinematography:
Shin'ichi IgarashiComposer:
中村博Cast:
Ayumu Murase, Hiroshi Tsuchida, Hitomi Nabatame, Kaede Hondo, Kaya Okuno, Maaya Uchida, Natsumi Fujiwara, Rumi Ōkubo, Wataru Katou, Yōko Hikasa, Yu Wakabayashi (more)VOD (2)
Episodes(12)
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Dreaming of a Land of Sweets (E01)
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The Patissier and the Fief's Defense Line (E02)
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Apple Pie and Smiles (E03)
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A Spicy Negotiation and Sweet Baked Treats (E04)
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Sweet Matchmaking Photos and Twin Ladies (E05)
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Schemes and Frothy Hearts (E06)
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Beloved Smiles and Baked Treats (E07)
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Honey for Sweets, and a Reservoir for the Villages (E08)
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Sweet or Bitter? The Tea Tasting Ceremony (E09)
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Apples of Love and Sad Threats of War (E10)
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Reinforcements and a Bittersweet First Deployment (E11)
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The Flavor of Consolation: Tarte Tatin (E12)
Plots(1)
A boy named Pastry is set to become the next lord of the destitute dominion of Morteln. He's known for having remarkable talent for his age... and it just so happens he was a genius pastry chef with a promising future in his previous life! He still retains his determination to make sweets that will make everyone smile, even after reincarnating as Pastry. But many challenges stand before him, including bandits attacking his domain, malicious and eccentric nobles, an unfortunate financial situation, and land so barren that even water is scarce. The only weapons he has to fight them with are his own ingenuity and love for making sweets. Can Pastry succeed in bringing happiness to the land?! (Crunchyroll)
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Reviews (1)
Initially, I anticipated this series to be another culinary isekai based on the information I came across. However, as it turned out, the cooking aspect wasn't as prominent as expected. Instead, it leaned more towards a typical isekai narrative, sprinkled with occasional baking and confectionery production, alongside characters cleverly named after desserts. After the initial episodes, with their well-maintained pace and the intriguingly crafted world that stood out on its own rather than just serving as a backdrop for the main character, I began to see potential. I appreciated the contrast, best expressed as "Pastry just wants to bake his cookies, but the outside world keeps throwing obstacles in his way...". The appearance of bandits, intermittent wars, and the reactions of most characters to the events unfolding, all contributed to a sympathetic and somewhat realistic portrayal of the world. However, the humor fell short for me. While the overall atmosphere was generally pleasant and relaxed, reminiscent of Ryoma and his slimes and his calm problem-solving with a smile, there were instances where more compelling and dramatic plot twists occurred, abruptly snapping me out of that lazy slumber. It wasn't enough to keep me eagerly anticipating the next episode but compared to the plethora of generic isekai series today, this one generally stood out as at least decent. Ultimately, I'd rate the series as slightly above average, despite not being particularly impressed by the animation or music. However, there were a few characters and aspects of the story that managed to pique my interest. 6/10
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