Ep 5. The Knocking Master! Time to Taste the Puffer Whale!

Toriko season 1 episode 5, titled "The Knocking Master! Time to Taste the Puffer Whale!", follows the culinary adventures of Toriko and his partner Komatsu as they set out to capture the infamous Puffer Whale. However, before they can catch the elusive sea creature, they must first find the Knocking Master, a highly skilled hunter who can sense the location of the Puffer Whale.

Toriko and Komatsu begin their search for the Knocking Master in a bustling port town. After asking around, they hear rumors of a mysterious hunter who only appears at night. Despite warnings from the locals, Toriko insists on tracking down the Knocking Master, determined to taste the legendary delicacy that is the Puffer Whale.

As night falls, the duo sets out into the dark streets of the town, following their instincts to find the Knocking Master. Along the way, they encounter a group of thugs who try to stop them, but Toriko easily defeats them with his incredible strength and fighting skills.

Finally, the pair arrives at a secluded building on the outskirts of town, where they believe the Knocking Master resides. They are met with a locked door, and after trying numerous methods to open it, Toriko uses his brute strength to break it down.

Inside, they find the Knocking Master, a small, elderly man who has been waiting for them. He explains that he can sense the location of the Puffer Whale, but warns that capturing it is dangerous and requires a skilled team. Undeterred, Toriko insists on going after the creature himself, with Komatsu as his partner.

The Knocking Master agrees to guide them to the location of the Puffer Whale, but warns them to be careful and to not underestimate the creature's deadly defenses. They set out on a small boat into the vast ocean, where they soon encounter the Puffer Whale.

The Puffer Whale is a massive creature, with the ability to inflate its body to several times its size, making it virtually impossible to catch. Despite its size, Toriko and Komatsu manage to land on its back, where they must use all their skills to avoid its dangerous spikes and capture it alive.

The battle to catch the Puffer Whale is intense and dangerous, with Toriko and Komatsu facing numerous obstacles and attacks from the creature. However, in the end, they manage to secure the Puffer Whale, and bring it back to land to be prepared as a culinary delicacy.

"The Knocking Master! Time to Taste the Puffer Whale!" is a thrilling episode of Toriko that showcases the intense and dangerous world of food hunting. It follows Toriko and Komatsu as they set out on a dangerous quest to taste the legendary Puffer Whale, facing numerous obstacles and challenges along the way. The episode is a testament to the show's unique and exciting concept, combining adventure and culinary arts in a way that is both thrilling and fascinating.