Nobunaga no Chef

信長のシェフ

310 chapters

37 volumes

2011 – 2024

In Nobunaga no Chef, a disoriented young man is awakened by a stranger, and they find themselves trapped in 16th-century Japan during the Warring States era. After the stranger tends to his wounds, they are pursued by soldiers who suspect them of being spies. As his companion falls mortally wounded, urging him to survive and return to the Heisei Era, Ken flees and is rescued by Natsu, a compassionate blacksmith who offers him refuge. Despite losing his memories of his identity and past, Ken retains the cooking abilities and knowledge from his previous life. He also remembers snippets of the chaotic Warring States period and key historical events that are yet to occur. Living with Natsu, Ken's exceptional culinary skills soon attract local attention and eventually catch the eye of the formidable historical figure, Oda Nobunaga. Known for his audacity and brutality, Nobunaga commands Ken to serve as his personal chef. Impressed by Ken’s cooking, Nobunaga utilizes his culinary talents to support his political and military goals. Over time, Ken gains Nobunaga’s trust through his masterful dishes that impress both allies and foes, effectively using his historical insights and culinary prowess.