Series for Food Genre

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舞妓さんちのまかないさん

Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House

By 小山愛子

Label 少年サンデーコミックス

Publisher 小学館

In the heart of Kyoto's vibrant geisha district, Kiyo works as the live-in cook, or "makanai," at a maiko house, preparing meals for the apprentice geishas. Originally aspiring to be a maiko herself alongside her childhood friend Sumire, Kiyo finds her true calling in the kitchen, crafting dishes that bring comfort and joy to the house. As Sumire rises as a promising maiko, Kiyo navigates the daily rhythms of the flower town, weaving bonds with the residents through her heartfelt cooking.

Food Slice of Life

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カレー倶楽部にあいにきて

By あらいきよこ

Label ちゃおコミックス

Publisher 小学館

Sugimoto Ai, a cheerful girl who grew up in her family’s curry restaurant “Curry Club,” adores curry and dreams of love. When a mysterious boy picks up her shoe at school, her parents claim it’s a sign of destiny. As Ai juggles running the restaurant and navigating her feelings, she faces quirky challenges, budding romance, and a rival who threatens her family’s business in this lighthearted blend of food, fun, and heartfelt moments.

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鹿楓堂よついろ日和

By 清水ユウ

Label バンチコミックス

Publisher 新潮社

Drama Food Slice of Life

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江戸前鮨職人きららの仕事

By 早川光, 橋本孤蔵

Label ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL

Publisher 集英社

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こむぎびよりのコッペパン

Publisher 祥伝社

On a rainy day in Kyoto, university freshman Ichigo Kaida, exhausted from part-time jobs, finds an abandoned schnauzer named Koppe Pan by the Kamogawa River. A note reveals Koppe Pan loves bread but refuses other food, leading to its abandonment by a previous owner. Ichigo, feeling a connection, takes the emaciated dog home and struggles to care for it as Koppe Pan rejects most meals. Their early interactions, marked by Ichigo’s earnest efforts and Koppe Pan’s stubbornness, begin to shift Ichigo’s lonely life.

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くちべた食堂

Restaurant of the Awkward People

Label ビームコミックス

Publisher KADOKAWA

Yanagi, a shy schoolteacher, has passed by a small diner called Kuchinashi for five years, too hesitant to enter despite her curiosity. The diner’s quiet employee, who longs for more customers, notices Yanagi’s lingering glances but struggles to invite her in. When Yanagi finally steps inside, their awkward, heartfelt interactions begin, marked by unspoken thoughts and mutual kindness. Over comforting meals like rice balls and cold noodles, they slowly build a connection, navigating their reserved natures. Their budding relationship, filled with warmth and subtle humor, unfolds through shared moments at the cozy diner.

Comedy Food Romance Slice of Life

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ラーメン大好き小泉さん

Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles

By 鳴見なる

Label 少年チャンピオン・コミックス

Publisher 秋田書店

Comedy Food Slice of Life

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もぐささん

By 大竹利朋

Label ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL

Publisher 集英社

Minori Mogusa, a reserved first-year high school student, hides her insatiable appetite, eating large amounts of food in secret. Toruo Oguchi, a classmate whose family runs a diner, notices her eating habits when she visits his family's restaurant. Fascinated by her enthusiastic appetite, Toruo begins to pay closer attention to Minori, observing her clever attempts to conceal her love for food. Their interactions grow through shared moments, like eating lunch together or cooking during home economics class. As Toruo and Minori spend more time together, their budding friendship hints at deeper feelings, set against the backdrop of Minori’s lighthearted food obsession.

Comedy Romance Slice of Life Food

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艦隊のシェフ

Chef of the Fleet

By 池田邦彦, 萩原玲二

Label モーニング

Publisher 講談社

Katsuo Minatoya, a third-class soldier, survives the sinking of the aircraft carrier Soryu during World War II and is rescued by the destroyer Yukikaze. Assigned to the ship’s cooking crew, he works under the gruff but skilled Petty Officer Kusunoki, learning to prepare meals for the crew despite limited resources. Facing the harsh realities of war, Katsuo adapts to the intense environment of the Yukikaze’s galley, located just below the bridge. His culinary efforts provide moments of camaraderie, like crafting a special rice dish for the crew. Through relentless naval battles in the Pacific, Katsuo’s role as a cooking soldier highlights the vital task of sustaining morale amidst chaos.

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ダンジョン飯

Delicious in Dungeon

By 九井諒子

Label HARTA COMIX

Publisher KADOKAWA

In a world where dungeons are filled with monsters and treasures, adventurer Laios and his party face disaster when a dragon defeats them, devouring Laios' sister, Falin. Determined to save her before she's digested, Laios, along with his elf mage Marcille and halfling thief Chilchuck, ventures back into the dungeon. With no supplies and limited funds, Laios proposes an unconventional solution: eating the dungeon's monsters to survive. Joined by Senshi, a dwarf warrior skilled in monster cuisine, they navigate the dungeon's depths, battling creatures and cooking up dishes like mandrake soup and basilisk omelets.

Comedy Drama Fantasy Food Adventure

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かしましめし

By おかざき真里

Label FEEL COMICS

Publisher 祥伝社

Food Slice of Life

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ラル飯‐ランバ・ラルの背徳ごはん‐

Ral Feasts: Ramba Ral's Immoral Meal

Label 角川コミックス・エース

Publisher KADOKAWA

Comedy Sci-Fi Slice of Life Food

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天才料理少年味の助

Label Jコミックテラス×ナンバーナイン

Publisher ナンバーナイン

Tokugawa Ajinosuke, a middle school boy with an extraordinary knack for cooking, helps his mother run their small diner “Mama,” despite her lack of culinary skill. Known as “Ajinosuke,” he inherited his talent from his grandfather, a legendary chef called “Mozume,” and faces a turning point when a harsh food critic, Jinguji, threatens their business with a scathing review. As Ajinosuke hones his skills to save the diner and encounters friends like the supportive Moenoka and rival Kyogoku, this flavorful tale blends culinary creativity, determination, and growth, following a young chef’s journey to prove his worth through the power of food and heart.

Drama Food Slice of Life

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ＳＵＰＥＲＭＡＮ　ｖｓ飯　スーパーマンのひとり飯

Superman vs Food: Superman's Solo Meal

By ＤＣＣＯＭＩＣＳ, 北郷海, 宮川サトシ

Label イブニング

Publisher 講談社

Comedy Food Superhero

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美味しんぼ

The Gourmet

By 花咲アキラ, 雁屋哲

Label ビッグコミックス

Publisher 小学館

Drama Food Slice of Life

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小料理みな子

Small Dish Minako

By みやたけし, 南たかゆき

Publisher オフィス漫

Minako runs a cozy diner tucked away in Nyannyan Alley, serving heartfelt dishes to a variety of guests. Each visitor, from retirees to struggling artists, arrives with personal challenges or burdens. Her cooking brings comfort, sparking moments of reflection, laughter, or tears among patrons. Regulars like a former policeman and a lively comedian often share stories over meals. New faces, such as a young chef or a nostalgic elder, add fresh dynamics to the diner’s warm atmosphere. Through shared food and conversations, connections form, leaving guests with a sense of renewal.

Comedy Drama Food

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食戟のソーマ

Food Wars!

By 佐伯俊, 佐伯俊┴森崎友紀, 森崎友紀, 附田祐斗

Label ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL

Publisher 集英社

Comedy Drama Food

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クッキングパパ

Cooking Papa

By うえやまとち

Label モーニング

Publisher 講談社

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舞ちゃんのお姉さん飼育ごはん。

Mai-chan's Big Sister Taming Meals

By 秋津貴央

Label バンブーコミックス

Publisher 竹書房

In a quiet countryside town with little more than a supermarket and endless rice fields, fifth-grader Mai Igarashi lives a simple life with her father. One day, she finds a mysterious, disheveled high school girl collapsed in front of their home—a beautiful but hopelessly lazy and socially awkward runaway named Tamaki. Unable to ignore her, Mai takes Tamaki in, cooking hearty meals to "tame" her new "big sister" and help her regain her footing. As Mai's nurturing dishes bring warmth to Tamaki's life, the two form an unlikely bond, blending caregiving with companionship in a tale of found family and culinary comfort.

Comedy Food Slice of Life

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もぐささんは食欲と闘う

By 大竹利朋

Label ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL

Publisher 集英社

Comedy Romance Slice of Life Food

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孤食ロボット

Solitary Eating Robot

By 岩岡ヒサエ

Label ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL

Publisher 集英社

Give me a summary of the manga series "孤食ロボット" by 岩岡ヒサエ.

Food Slice of Life

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食戟のソーマ L'etoile―エトワール―

Food Wars: Etoile

By 伊藤美智子, 佐伯俊, 昭時大紀, 森崎友紀, 附田祐斗

Label ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL

Publisher 集英社

Comedy Drama Food

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