Love Rice

"Love Kome: We Love Rice" (Japanese: ラブ米 -WE LOVE RICE-) is a Japanese anime television series animated by Encourage Films. The story is set at the fictional Kokuritsu Inaho Academy, a school on the verge of shutting down. In an effort to revitalize the school and the popularity of rice, five anthropomorphized rice students form a group called "Love Rice," showcasing the deliciousness of rice through performances called "Harvest Shows." The anime series premiered in April 2017 and has spawned a second season and several stage plays. It is known for its unique character designs and humorous take on rice culture, with its theme song being a cover of Kome Kome CLUB's "Romantic Flight." Through exaggerated characters and plots, "Love Rice" aims to let viewers rediscover the deliciousness and importance of rice.