Koyama, Aiko

Kyoto is home to many districts where young women work as geisha: entertainers who perform traditional songs and dance. Kiyo Nozuki is a teenager living in a small manor where a group of maiko—apprentice geisha—reside. She has always admired the geisha and originally moved to Kyoto in hopes of becoming a maiko. However, Kiyo discovers that she is not cut out for the job. Not letting it upset her too much, she decides to help her troupe using her strongest suit instead—become a caterer and cook them delicious meals to support them in their everyday lives!

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san

舞妓さんちのまかないさん

Sasano, Sai

Zenichirou is a middle school student raised in a motherless family. His breakfast always consists of onigiri and instant miso soup from the convenience store.

Yae, a childhood friend of Zenichirou, cannot stand to see him eat such an innutritious breakfast, so she decides to make him breakfast every morning...

This story conveys a simple message: eating with another person makes miso soup taste more delicious and hearty!

(Source: Shogakukan, translated)

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Misoshiru de Kanpai!

味噌汁でカンパイ!

Fumino, Nagi

The human era has ended. This world is one where society has already collapsed.

While people have slowly accepted the fate of their race, someone has started their journey: a girl and a dog. This tale, while a little lonely, is also filled with warmth. A slow life at the end of the world.

(Source: MU)

Tabi to Gohan to Shuumatsu Sekai

Our Lives After the Apocalypse

旅とごはんと終末世界

Kirioka, Sana

After injuring his right arm and losing his mother in a fatal car accident, Tamahiko Shima—son of the powerful and wealthy Shima family—is considered useless by his father and is banished to a secluded mansion in the mountains of Chiba. Filled with despair, Tamahiko leads a pessimistic life and fully expects to die alone. However, his solitary lifestyle soon changes after his father purchases the cheerful and innocent Yuzuki Tachibana, who will become Tamahiko's bride!

Living together with Tamahiko, Yuzuki takes care of the housework, including cooking, around the mansion. Wanting her future husband to eat delicious meals, she puts in every effort possible to make him as happy as he can be. Her overflowing affection continuously awakens new feelings within Tamahiko; Yuzuki's homemade cooking not only warms his stomach, but also his wounded heart.

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Taishou Otome Otogibanashi: Pessimist no Shokutaku

大正処女御伽話―厭世家〈ペシミスト〉ノ食卓―

Terasawa, Daisuke

Ajiyoshi Yoichi is a culinary prodigy who manages the eating house together with his mother. One day, Murata Genjirou appears in the eating house and is surprised at the delicious taste and delicate culinary skills of the katsudon prepared by Youichi. Subsequently, Youichi is being invited to the Ajiou Building in which he is involved in a spaghetti match with the in-house Italian chef, Marui. Youichi's novel culinary ideas, coupled with his enthusiasm of serving the best for his guests, allow him to defeat Marui in the match. From then on, Youichi begins to compete with other rivals in the race for the best tastes and dishes.

(Source: ANN)

Mr. Ajikko

ミスター味っ子

Okino, Yui

Momo Momose, who is living the glorious life of a student at a women's college, had a secret: she eats garlic-filled Hakata cuisine without caring what anyone thinks. But one day, she's caught in the act by her kouhai?!

(Source: Shueisha, translated)

Suitou to!

すいとーと!

Reiya, Yon

In pursuit of studying theater, Kei journeys to a distant land as a foreign exchange student. Struggling with cultural differences and loneliness, one day he follows a black cat resembling his family pet to a bakery, where a fateful encounter awaits...

(Source: MANGA Plus)

Neko to Ikoku no Prologue

An Opening Act of Cats and Distant Lands

猫と異国のプロローグ

Tsunamoto, Masaya

"Jump's most delicious" gourmet manga from the writer of Giant Killing.

Yukari-chan

ゆかりちゃん

Kuro

Ochiai, a salaryman working at a black company, is on his way home, on the verge of mental breakdown. He wants to die. But he doesn't want to die hungry! He passes by a ramen cart run by a young girl named Kira, with the sign "Shinigami Ramen." Kira calls herself a "Shinigami" (god of death) and offers Ochiai a bowl of ramen that's so good that it will allow him to die in peace if he eats it. Will he be able to enjoy the ramen and pass on, or not? Even if he doesn't die, the cute loli-reaper will give him hope for life!

(Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Shinigami Ramen

The Lovely Death Cart

死神らーめん

Murano, Masoho

Yoda, Nodoka

Nana Kenzaki works at an advertising firm in Kyoto, but she's fed up with getting no recognition for her hard work. One day she happens across a bar called "Polar Bear". There she meets the owner, Ryuuichi Nonami, and Testuo Ashikari, a professional photographer. Suddenly, she's pulled into the world of craft beer.

Let's be free and enjoy beer! A tale of craft beer begins now!

(Source: MAG Garden, translated)

Kohaku no Yume de Yoimashou

琥珀の夢で酔いましょう

Kurosato, Hotori

"I can't eat anything but delicious food. It must taste delicious." Young Lady Lisa is working hard, doing her best making delicious meals. And so, the Young Lady serves her dishes with great confidence. Those who taste her cooking, however, say it's... "terrible?!" It tastes bad, much to her dismay! Lisa doesn't actually try her own cooking. Rather, she doesn't even eat the food she makes...?! But one day, after she meets a boy who's fallen on the side of the road, she finally gets serious! Many characters, each with their own distinct circumstances, provide their unique flavor to this unusual cooking tale.

(Source: Shogakukan, translated)

Lisa no Taberarenai Shokutaku

リサの食べられない食卓

Kokikuji, You

Following her mother's remarriage, Tooko, a 26-year-old office lady, gains a younger brother, Natsu—a boy half her age. Upon their first meeting, Tooko is immediately met with a glare, which gives her the impression that he hates her. Furthermore, as their newlywed parents wish to spend time alone every week, Natsu ends up staying over at Tooko's apartment every Wednesday, filling her with unease during each of their reunions.

After forgetting their meeting and arriving late to her apartment, Tooko panics, believing that she has further angered her brother. However, Natsu unexpectedly starts showing care for her instead, preparing dinner alongside a mocktail—a non-alcoholic cocktail. As the two drink together, they begin to put their feelings into words, revealing their shared desire to grow closer to one another. Hoping to bring this wish to fruition, the siblings start making mocktails every Wednesday, slowly forming an everlasting bond in the process.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

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