Melon Pan: A Classic Japanese Treat | Anime With Alvin ft. Rie McClenny

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On this episode of Anime with Alvin, we're making Melon Pan with chef and "Make It Japanese" author, Rie McClenny.
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[@aceundead4750]

I love how Alvin called Rie the master and expert, and yet throughout the entire thing she just kept saying Alvin always makes stuff better than she does. That kind of praise, especially from someone that's a friend is one of the best kinds

[@AngelusNielson]

That's probably one of the reasons they are friends.

[@smoth7]

Rie is super sweet

[@cryochick9044]

Artist mentality

[@blueicer101]

They have mutual appreciation for each other's craft.

[@davidguthriemusic]

it's fun that Rie is featured on the episode with Shana, since Shana is voice by Rie Kugimiya haha! this episode was SO cute; Rie and Alvin work so well together ✨

[@dgea1986]

YAY! Rie needs to move to the Babish Universe permanently to keep making it fancy!

[@meagan.868]

YESSSS❤❤❤❤❤

[@KairuHakubi]

her body language was killing it in this one, without a single word I just felt her presence.

[@Aleph-Noll]

MAKE IT FAAAAANCY

[@stewstew2996]

It’s crazy to me how similar these look to Conchas but they taste so different. I love melon pan

[@DarkOverlord96]

"Conchas" _laughs in Argentinian_

[@Grimm-Gaming]

@@DarkOverlord96 yeah isnt that basically just slang for ... well

[@DashsChannel]

I love how each regional variant of this dish has a name based on what the pattern cut into the dough looks like. Japanese meronpan looks like a melon, Chinese pineapple buns look like pineapples, Mexican conchas look like conch shells.

[@bulkathos5207]

weeb

[@xiajiplayss5893]

Shakugan no Shana is a blast from the past!!

[@herman_guilliman]

I was surprised too!

[@harutran4703]

I still remember the iconic opening song for the anime!! Still a great song to listen to :D

[@ultragamerj]

Shakugan no Shana is criminally underrated.

[@jeo1812]

@@ultragamerj Right? I have only met one other person that has seen it. It was my first "non-mainstream" anime, loved it and got me hooked to anime

[@sejalnandanwar5794]

Light my Fire by Kotoko ❤ this song ☺️

[@Teh_Umby]

Pretty sure someone else has mentioned it but I'd like to take some time to appreciate the fact that this video features Rie McClenny and that Shana's Japanese VA is Rie Kugimiya

[@robertheller4583]

bro this episode unlocked a childhood memory for me

[@EeveeRealSenpai]

_Core Memory Unlocked_

[@gilbertjacobs3705]

even without Rie's smile on camera you know she and Alvin are just laughing through this shoot.

[@claytonrios1]

Melon Pan. Up there with Croquettes and Ramen when it comes to anime food that has dominated the scene even in non food related anime.

[@Hrathen39]

Curry my friend, Japanese curry as well

[@egodreas]

And jelly donuts! 🍙

[@EeveeRealSenpai]

​@@egodreas "Oh boy I sure do love jelly donuts!"

[@jason4443]

Takoyaki and omurice too.

[@paulwagner688]

Rie. Such a fun personality on camera. And this is no different. Andy really DOES get the best for his channel. I'm glad to be a member so I can pay these wonderful people what they deserve.

[@shumailasyed]

Nice

[@wolfishluppa]

Clicked so fast once I saw Rie was teaming up with Alvin again. So nice to see them working together again!

[@MrInuhanyou123]

Bruh. This brings me back to the first time I saw Shana in high school. Fansubs like 2005...man I should rewatch the whole series again

[@ultragamerj]

I certainly think that you should. Shakugan no Shana is criminally underrated and deserves more love.

[@juliawikaryasz9430]

This video made me want to cry. Since About To Eat ended I've missed the whole team. It was nice to see at least you two together again.

[@TheElementalBromine]

Aw yeah! I missed seeing Rie on the tasty channel but seeing her on here? That's just awesome.

[@Zyugo]

This is probably one of the best episodes I've ever seen.

[@rebeckymo]

Rie-san! How nice to see the two of you working together again. I currently have her cookbook on my Christmas list, but if no one indulges me, I'll be getting it for the new year. Melonpan is so tasty, never realized there was cookie on top of the bread dough though!

[@Espeonkilledyou]

Learning that melon bread isnt actually melon flavored this whole time makes me irrationally angry

[@LouIse-ey7uq]

Alvin, Rie , Melon Pan and SHAKUGAN NO SHANA - comfort content😭 Also can’t wait to have it in Japan again next year. Tried last 2016 and honestly it’s one of my favorite breads

[@ottercai]

I love Rie and Alvin! So wonderful to see them together. Such wonderful chefs!

[@UnveiledShadows]

I haven't seen Rie make food in forever on here. Happy to see that she's still making food.

[@Ve-nom23]

I just love Rie and Alvin. Already hopeing for another colaboration in the BCU ❤❤

[@chinncannon]

I love how humble you both are! She's the master and still gives you compliments💗. I would love to try both approaches next weekend

[@putriaarumie]

i’ve forgotten about shakugan no shana, what a nostalgic feeling!

[@Amanda-zn7ox]

RIE!!! What an absolute sweetheart! Nice to see her here!

[@MrTerrorist]

Melon Pan! The Shana anime introduce me to this type bread and i was lucky to find a bakery that made something that look similar to Melon bread.

[@turboapples1233]

man I can't believe it's 2023 and we got a video referencing Shakugan no Shana, love the series but sadly it's largely forgotten now

[@Half_of_The_World]

Hehe, as soon as Alvin said it was one of his closest friends and I saw the jumper, I knew it was Rie, one of the best presenters Alvin has ever worked with 100%

[@Niko__01]

Ah man, Shakugan no Shana! A classic.

[@belialbathory2299]

I love Rie!!! So happy to her and alvin!! They are always so fun to watch together! Wish i had friends like them. ❤

[@deanospimoniful]

Alvin decided to make his melon pan big. Appropriate.

[@Justin-jy6vm]

Loved when Rie would make appearances in Worth It on Tasty's channel. Would be a great addition to BCU!

[@shelbybayer200]

Shana's love of Melon Bread make her adorable

[@audreyroberts3333]

Aww I love Rie so much! It was such a delight to see her on the Babish channel. I hope they'll have her on again!

[@Metaretru]

Shakugan no Shana, now that' s a name i haven't heard in a long time...

[@CYB3R-7]

RIE!!!! im so happy to see her here!! :DD

[@MatthiaGryffine]

It's high time you two teamed up again! You two have always had great chemistry when working together and I'm glad we get to see this again.

[@Deimos_One]

Wow, Shana-tan. This is a nostalgia trip! Thanks!

[@JoytheJokerYT]

I am so happy you've made this video. Shakugan No Shana is my favorite anime. Seeing this brings me back memories.

[@ClariNerd]

Been a long time since I saw that show. I can still hear the URUSAI URUSAI URUSAI echoing through the years.

[@meagan.868]

Rie needs to join the Babish universe too!! I miss make it fancy 😢😢

[@Art790631]

The one I had in a bakery in Japan was green food colored, but had like a 🍈 cream inside.

[@TeaGarden.PaperCrafts]

I would love to see more of Rie! This entire episode was an absolute joy to watch.

[@gregorysaugustine5236]

I still remember how I used to watch this anime from animax in cable tv. It really is the staple tsundere fmc anime alongside Hayate and Index/railgun anime.

[@k_tubbs]

Is this basically a concha? 😍🇲🇽 Edit: it looks softer and less dry than a concha. I'd love to see them make an actual concha! ❤

[@theredfox_1359]

I thought the exact same thing! It's so cool that two cultures have such similar sweet breads like this :)

[@SPak-dd7zk]

I've eaten a lot of both - the topping on conchas tends to be thinner and more "done," and in my experience tends to be flavored with vanilla or cinnamon or both. Melon pan has a thicker, doughier coating that is unflavored. They're both lovely with a cup of coffee!

[@DashsChannel]

My first exposure to the term "melon bread" was in the name of a joke miniboss from a really old Sega Genesis game called Gunstar Heroes, that I played constantly back in the days. Little did I know it was beyond a simple nonsense-word boss name, and in 2005 I actually learned it was a type of bread thanks to the anime Yakitate! Japan. I found a recipe online and my family was instantly hooked when I made it for them!

[@kizzmequik70four]

Melonpan is a magical invention: imagine you get to have a nice soft roll AND a cookie at the same time?

[@textmachine09]

I was looking for a reason to rewatch shakugan no shana. And i have found it.

[@aquartertwo]

Always a treat to see Rie anywhere! For another video, requesting Eisen's (and Stoltz's) Giant Hamburg Steak from Frieren

[@Chaos0f7ife]

Happy to see you Rie! Keep it up and remember to always "Make it Fancy"

[@PlayMadness]

Of all the foods I have encountered in my time in Japan, melon-pan is BY FAR my favorite. I can't wait to try this one out for myself.

[@brianmoyachiuz905]

Melon Pan reminds me of Conchas bread, and I absolutely love how similar they look, and I must try melon pan to taste the difference 😋

[@anthonyguidas2012]

I’m glad you had her on your video, I miss her make it fancy videos

[@n0etic_f0x]

This is something I am surprised is not more popular. It is just a sweet pastry... it looks nice, we love bread in America, and we are obsessed with sweets. Honestly, why we have not just decided this is a breakfast food is beyond me.

[@livingphantom]

Bro what an elite anime pick, this was a huge part of my childhood

[@afmgreentea]

She did such a great job, you could almost say she... Made it fancy

[@shelbybayer200]

All you need now is some Matcha Ice cream to put in the Melon Pan

[@evamiezs6801]

Shakugan No Shana mentioned!!!

[@KhanaHatake]

Melon pan shaped to look like turtles might be my favorite pastry ever

[@xatlern]

Oh to be Rie's designated sleeve pusher. Living the dream 😍

[@robotbootyhunter6878]

This week has been the week of my old faves getting more attention than usual. Feels weird.

[@TeamSoraPresents]

I'd've said "Nichijou", because their melon pan scene is so relatable, but yeah.

[@Spark_of_Fate]

Melon pan in Japan has an extremely light melon taste to them. Source: I lived in Japan for 5 years.

[@thedude3796]

Just seeing the thumbnail made me tear up a little with nostalgia. I love seeing this anime that nobody’s heard of getting lovs

[@EnemeeXerro]

Watching these videos brings me peace after a hectic day. 🙏💕

[@peachy6969]

Thank you Rie, for showing what it is like to make this without a mixer!!

[@Wiltontwoper]

Bro I watched this show back in highschool. I Honestly thought I wouldn't see anything about this later on in life

[@suhben]

If only Alvin and Rie would completely take over this channel

[@nathanwright3587]

The first time I learned of Melon Pan was from dearS, and every time i think of melon pan thats the show i think of.

[@Niho1]

'Rie wants to play bumper cars with my melon bun' is going to live rent free in my head. I figured a Rie on Babish video would be exploding in views, maybe the algo will pick it up when people are stuck indoors and baking.

[@xxadrian_mxx7871]

Oh, the make it fancy lady.

[@GipsyD29]

It's Rie!!! I haven't seen a video of hers in a while

[@rebeckymo]

She took some time away from KZbin to write the book, but she posted a new video last month revealing the book and one of the recipes (shoyu ramen)!

[@bamfalu]

wait, melon pan is basically conchas? this is a wild (and frankly, awesome) connection!

[@Kaito57]

ROLL THE DARN SLEEVES !!! Sorry but I kept thinking it everytime he just pulled them back lol

[@user-ed1yd9lc8y]

I've bought Rie's book, and it should be arriving soon. Can't wait to try all the new stuff!!

[@shirube313]

It's hilarious to me how Anime With Alvin goes back and forth between trying to reproduce these ridiculous, made-up foods, and just making normal melon pan.

[@Octokaizer]

Tried out this recipe a few days ago. I think if I tried it again I would have to increase the sugar. Aside from the sugar on the top there is no sweetness to it at all, it's just like eating a big bread roll.

[@jdzencelowcz]

Never heard of Rie McClenny, but it's an honor to meet her.

[@dsylee88]

This was so wholesome and amazing. Love love love Anime with Alvin!

[@Tribleman247]

Melon bread is the ultimate snack, I miss it every day I wake up unable to eat one

[@renzanfortineri196]

Shakugan no Shana content in 2023?!?! Whoaaaaaa thank you very muuuuch!! This makes me young again 🤣

[@Cats-TM]

5:00 Wow, never would have imagined you to be the type of guy to make large foods.

[@ikaroHasFallen]

A HEART BEAT THAT LASTS FOR ETERNITY. LIVES CONSUMED IN SOUNDLESS BALLS OF FIRE. NO ONE CAN TELL IF THE WORLD IS DISPLACED, AND WHEN THE FLAMES OF THE CRIMSON WORLD SWEEPS OVER ALL.

[@ampersand.8888]

Rie! Making things fancy! Cookbook best seller!

[@KeithAndersch]

Rie is awesome! Glad to see this collab.

[@alixleddy3492]

Oh, they're basically the same as Hong Kong pineapple buns! I love those things

[@Agel1ic]

Melon pan kinda looks like a concha from Mexico, my favorite sweet bread. Something interesting for you, Pan means Bread in Spanish.

[@DashsChannel]

Yep the Japanese word for bread was imported from Portugese traders, who from my understanding were the first to introduce bread to Japan. And what an introduction! Japanese bread recipes are some of the most unusual and innovative ones I have ever seen.

[@khloepatra]

u just unlocked a core memory with this anime, holy

[@gmt5664]

I used to buy a melon pan every morning before school.

[@DaySun88]

This is the deep cut. I thought this anime was amazing back in the day. It’s crazy to see it.

[@colleenmahony8803]

The happy dance really sells it. 😊

[@lerneanlion]

Wait! Melon pans actually do not tasted like melons?! Aw man! That means I've been missing out big time!

[@enniopelliccia3844]

Bet this recipe is gonna be fancy 🔥🔥🔥

[@hopop201]

Laughing that the two lines from Rie are her saying Alvin did it better.

[@brandonbrown8812]

I love Rie, I’m so happy she’s here!!! Also Alvin you da bomb!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TheSidwysDrftr]

This also reminds me of eating pineapple buns in my childhood. Would be awesome to see that made!

[@jaymroe95]

Can we see a cooking video of making mushroom gratin from The Misfit of Demon King Academy soon?

[@kylemurphy6153]

Asked for it quite a few times

[@TheFall777]

a cold shiver was sent upon my spine; skipping ahead of the video, and hearing that "we have a special guest called Rie" for a collaborative making of Melonpan.

[@5192aaron]

The nostalgia... I need to watch again now.

[@SheikTV1]

Alvin learned technique, Ríe learned Presentation ❤

[@tyrant351]

Oh man, this episode has half the old crew from A.T.E. Just need Andrew and Inga