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vol.059:Toriko:Survival of the Gluttons

Manga in 9 Minutes··4 October 2026·6 min

About this episode

This Japanese source provides a comprehensive overview of the Toriko franchise, encompassing the manga by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro and its anime adaptation. It outlines the Gourmet Age setting, where professional Gourmet Hunters seek rare ingredients to complete their Life's Full Course while battling the villainous Gourmet Corp. The text meticulously catalogs various fictional organizations, such as the IGO and NEO, and details supernatural techniques like Intimidation and Autophagy. Specialized equipment is described, including GT Robots for remote exploration and Knocking Guns for paralyzing prey. Furthermore, the document serves as an encyclopedic guide to the series' flora and fauna, listing capture levels and biological traits for creatures like the Galala Gator and Regal Mammoth. Finally, it explains core power systems involving Gourmet Cells, which evolve when the characters consume high-quality, compatible foods.