Got to know this series after my brother bought me the manga and since then I really, really love it. The story is well ... a bit cliche but it's enjoyable. Searching around China to find tools for cooking that have magical power. The art is also awesome for an old manga. The sound is okay. The characters are fine, I guess, considering this anime is pretty old. The villain, I guess it just need a bit improvement. The ending is also a bit rushed but overall, it's fine The bond between characters is okay. Two villains become friends is unexpected.