The 'Why Does Anime Food Look So Good?' meme stems from the internet's collective obsession with the hyper-realistic and aesthetically pleasing depiction of meals in Japanese animation, most notably in Studio Ghibli films like 'Spirited Away' and 'Howl's Moving Castle.' The trend often features side-by-side comparisons of lackluster real-life food versus its vibrant, steaming, and incredibly textured anime counterpart. It highlights the 'culinary envy' viewers feel, sparking discussions about why hand-drawn animation can evoke more hunger than actual photography. Used by foodies and otakus alike, the meme captures the frustration of knowing that the most delicious-looking meal you've ever seen is technically just paint and pixels.