Fans eagerly anticipate the release of Food for the Soul episode 2 following the series premiere on April 12, 2025. The culinary anime sensation continues to delight viewers with its slice-of-life narrative.P.A. Works' original anime creation has already captured audiences with its take on friendship and food culture through the adventures of five university students. Following Mako’s introduction and her hesitation about joining the Food Culture Research Club in episode 1, the next episode promises to further explore the evolving dynamics between the characters.It delves deeper into their shared love for culinary discovery, highlighting how food continues to bring them closer together. As Food for the Soul establishes itself as this season's comfort anime, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming second episode.Food for the Soul episode 2: Release date and timeFood for the Soul episode 2 is scheduled to premiere on April 19, 2025, maintaining its weekly Saturday broadcast schedule on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11 channels. For streaming viewers, Food for the Soul episode 2 will become available on April 20, 2025, at 12:30 am JST.The series will also air on Nagoya TV, while ABC TV will feature it in their new Sunday evening anime programming block. International viewers can expect the following release times for Food for the Soul episode 2:Time ZoneRelease DayRelease DateRelease TimePacific TimeSaturdayApril 19, 202508:30 amEastern TimeSaturdayApril 19, 202511:30 amGreenwich Mean TimeSaturdayApril 19, 202503:30 pmCentral European TimeSaturdayApril 19, 202504:30 pmIndian Standard TimeSaturdayApril 19, 202509:00 pmPhilippine TimeSaturdayApril 19, 202511:30 pmJapanese Standard TimeSundayApril 20, 202512:30 amAustralian Central TimeSundayApril 20, 202502:00 amWhere to watch Food for the Soul episode 2?Japanese audiences can view it on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, BS11, Nagoya TV, ABC TV, and AT-X. Crunchyroll licensed the series for all the international viewers. Plus Media Networks Asia acquired broadcasting rights for the series and will show it on Aniplus Asia in Southeast Asian regions.Industry sources suggest that major streaming platforms are in talks to secure rights for Food for the Soul, with an announcement likely to happen before episode 2 airs. Fans are advised to check popular anime streaming services in the days leading up to the episode 2's release for official information.Food for the Soul episode 2: What to expect? (speculative)A still from Food for the Soul episode 1 (Image via P.A. Works)Promotional materials and the post-credits scene of the pilot suggest that Food for the Soul episode 2 will explore Mako's development as she deals with her disappointment regarding the club's relaxed attitude.It will likely feature Mako stepping out of her comfort zone to encourage her friends to pursue substantial food-related activities beyond mere "passing time" as Shinon mentioned. The dynamic between Mako's deep passion for culinary discovery and her friends' relaxed view of the club will be the main force driving the episode's story.Food for the Soul episode 2 is titled I Might Want To Cook. The next installment will see Mako and her other clubmates clean their clubroom as a first duty after forming the Food Culture Research Club. After cleaning, everyone leaves.The next day, everyone brings some stuff which they consider 'appropiate' for club activities. Other than Mako, who brought a kettle, everyone else brought things that will help them slack. However, this might backfire as the student council will arrive to check on them, and if a club isn't doing any work, it will be immediately disbanded.Also readFood for the Soul episode 1: Release date and time, where to watch, and moreNon Non Biyori creator's Food for the Soul anime announces April 2025 release date, cast, and more with new PV10 most anticipated Spring 2025 Anime, rankedCrunchyroll confirms spring 2025 anime season lineup and full schedule