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Fifteen-year-old Souma Yukihira aims to one day outdo his father's cooking abilities and take over their modest family diner. But his plans are interrupted when his father decides to close the restaurant to go overseas for culinary-related work. Instead, his father pushes Souma to enroll at Tootsuki Culinary Academy, a globally renowned institution where failing students are frequently expelled. Because of the demanding curriculum, anyone who successfully graduates is recognized as an exceptional chef. Souma reluctantly agrees and heads to the high school division of Tootsuki for the entrance examination. Unaware of what lies ahead, he is about to begin a new phase of his life—one filled with fresh friendships, fierce competitions, and countless sleepless nights.Included one-shot: Volume 3: Kimi to Watashi no Renai Soudan

After an insane magician sinks the Golden Kingdom underground, its king appears, offering all his treasure to anyone who defeats the magician, then collapses into dust. This promise drives guilds to explore the labyrinthine dungeon in search of the magician. Laios Touden leads one such guild, but a dragon wipes out his party and devours his sister, Falin. Having lost all their supplies and belongings, Laios, along with the elven healer Marcille Donato and the halfling thief Chilchuck Tims, immediately reenters the dungeon, determined to save Falin. With time running short, Laios suggests the taboo of eating dungeon monsters to gather supplies. As they prepare their first meal in the dungeon, a dwarf named Senshi stops them. An enthusiast of monster cuisine, he helps them safely prepare the monster ingredients. Upon learning of Laios' situation, Senshi expresses a desire to cook a dragon and joins their guild, beginning their food-filled journey into the dungeon together.

In a society where the flavor and texture of cuisine are considered extremely vital, a man with superhuman abilities is frequently hired by wealthy patrons and eateries to hunt for rare delicacies. With his timid companion, whose admiration for Toriko's greatness drives him to follow, he sets out to pursue the elusive and fearsome creatures needed to compose the ultimate dinner course.

After losing his beloved wife, high school teacher Kouhei Inuzuka attempted to prepare a meal for his five-year-old daughter Tsumugi, even though he was a terrible cook. However, following one failed attempt, the two started depending on convenience store food. During a cherry blossom viewing outing, Kouhei and Tsumugi encounter Kotori Iida, a socially awkward student of Kouhei's. When she notices Tsumugi reaching for her lunch, Kotori invites them to her mother's restaurant. Determined to give Tsumugi a tasty meal, Kouhei bursts into the restaurant late at night—only to discover Kotori there, ready to assist him in the kitchen. Though Kotori is just as inept at cooking as Kouhei, the pair still succeed in preparing a basic dish. It also emerges that because of her mother's work schedule, Kotori has been having dinner by herself for quite some time. For Tsumugi's sake, Kouhei makes a promise to both her and Kotori that they will share meals together—thus beginning a series of heartwarming moments spent eating as a group.

Najika Kazami has a deep passion for food, both in eating and cooking. She holds dear the place she calls home—an orphanage in Hokkaido named Lavender House—along with its caretaker, Hagio. Despite the love she receives from Hagio and the other orphans, Najika decides to leave and enroll in a special academy in Tokyo, aiming to fulfill her dream of becoming a pastry chef. But Najika has another motive for attending the academy. She is searching for the boy she calls the "Flan Prince"—someone who moved her deeply with a cup of flan seven years ago. Now 13 years old, Najika discovers that the spoon he left with the flan bears the same emblem as the school she has been accepted to: the prestigious Seika Academy. Filled with hope, Najika steps onto the beautiful campus and becomes a first-year student in Seika's junior high division. Though her classmates initially dislike her because of her love for eating, she finds encouragement from two brothers who recognize her culinary skills—the popular Daichi and Sora Kitazawa. Can Najika carve out a place for herself at the academy through her cooking, and perhaps be reunited with her Flan Prince as well?

At 30 years old, Kenta Fukuyama has always lacked self-assurance, making romance a struggle for him. That changes when he meets designer Chihiro Yamaguchi. Though she appears distant, Chihiro is actually warm and caring, and Kenta quickly finds himself falling for her. In turn, Kenta's sincere and gentle personality wins Chihiro over, and soon they decide to get married. As newlyweds, Kenta and Chihiro face challenges due to their shyness, inexperience, and long-distance arrangement. However, by bonding over their shared passion for BBQ and receiving occasional support from those close to them, the couple slowly learns to tackle their issues and deepen their unique, heartfelt relationship.

After dying and being reborn in another world, a man rises to become a 9th class wizard, then retires once he saves the continent from a dragon war. He opens a small restaurant in the countryside, but his daily life is far from normal. Living on the second floor of his establishment is a black dragon who has taken human form as a woman named Rurin. She is greedy, adorable, and fiercely devoted to him, yet remains naive and completely unaware of human customs. Together they share a cheerful, heartwarming existence—serving meals, tackling various troubles, and tending to the violets in their garden.

The izakaya Nobu is a modern Japanese bar that resides in an alternate world. Situated in the medieval capital of Aitheria, the head chef Nobuyuki Yazawa and the kind waitress Shinobu Senke present a different set of dishes each day. Citizens of Aitheria from various walks of life are attracted to the establishment, where they relax after a long day's labor to sample foreign Japanese cuisine and beverages. Carrying their own daily stories, patrons gather at Nobu, a place where tasty and unusual food unites people.

Shogo Ban, a college student from Fukuoka, enjoys cooking. Thanks to the owner of the restaurant where he works part-time, he ends up on the line at Trattoria Baccanale, Roppongi's finest Italian restaurant, and realizes the real thing is much harder than he expected. The manga follows Ban as he struggles to manage the demanding workload and his coworkers, while also facing personal challenges like his relationship with his girlfriend Eri, whom he left behind in Fukuoka.

Ichigo Amano has a deep love for cakes and hopes to one day share that passion with others. While eating at a sweets festival, she comes across a cake that brings back memories of a dessert from her past. This catches the attention of Henri Lucas, the pâtissier who made it. Impressed by her refined sense of taste, he urges Ichigo to enroll at St. Marie Academy, a school that trains the next generation of pâtissières in every area of confectionery. On her first day as a transfer student, Ichigo prays for success before a statue of the Queen of Sweets Spirits on the campus. She is then grouped with the legendary Sweets Princes—three top male students, each specializing in a different pastry discipline. Struggling with the course material, she faces criticism from classmates who view her as an amateur despite Henri's praise. Frustrated that her skills fall short of her talented teammates, Ichigo resolves to practice every waking moment. Seeing her determination, a Sweets Spirit named Vanilla answers her pleas and guides Ichigo through the basics of baking wonderful cakes. Vanilla dreams of becoming one of the Sweets Kingdom's Royal Pâtissières, but she must first prove her abilities by assisting a human. Using her magic, Vanilla helps refine Ichigo's techniques and confections to a higher level as the two work together toward becoming top pâtissières. Included one-shot: Beautiful Dreamer

Kyoto has numerous districts where young women work as geisha, performers of traditional songs and dance. Kiyo Nozuki, a teenager, lives in a small manor that houses a group of maiko—apprentice geisha. She has long admired the geisha and originally moved to Kyoto hoping to become a maiko herself. However, Kiyo realizes she is not suited for that role. Not letting it discourage her too much, she chooses to assist her troupe by leveraging her greatest strength: becoming a cook who prepares delicious meals to support them in their daily lives.

A dazed young man is roused by a stranger, and the two quickly realize they are stranded in 16th-century Japan during the Warring States Period. The other man tends to his injuries, but they are soon found by militia soldiers, suspected as spies, and chased. When his friend is struck by an arrow and falls before his eyes, the dying man urges him—Ken—to survive and return to the Heisei Era they came from. Ken escapes and is taken in by Natsu, a kind metalworker, who agrees to shelter him. The young man discovers that although he has no memory of his past or identity, he retains the cooking skills and knowledge from his former life. Moreover, he recalls fragments of the turbulent Warring States Period and certain historical events yet to unfold. While staying with Natsu, the chef quickly becomes the talk of the town and soon draws the attention of a major historical figure: Oda Nobunaga. As the legends describe, Nobunaga is bold, ruthless, and intimidating. Brooking no opposition, he orders Ken to become his chef. The warlord is immediately impressed by his cooking and promptly puts Ken's culinary talents to use for his political and military ambitions. The young chef gradually earns Nobunaga's trust by preparing exquisite meals that dazzle both allies and enemies, fully leveraging his historical insight and cooking expertise.

On an Earth that has opened its doors to numerous alien species, Kumika stands out among her colleagues as an alien who never eats or drinks, instead drawing all necessary sustenance from the air. Because of this ability and her history of extreme poverty, she consistently turns down after-work invitations to restaurants and bars, intending to spend her time on Earth solely for work—leading her coworkers to view her as aloof. But Kumika cannot maintain a work-only existence; she eventually collapses from exhaustion at her job. Realizing she is malnourished, her coworker Chihiro gives Kumika her very first meal: a bowl of hot udon. Instantly revived, Kumika discovers the delight and pleasure food can bring, her stomach now growling and craving new flavors and textures—and so begins Kumika's quest to sample all the various cuisines Earth has to offer.

By day, the atelier's teachers devote themselves to instructing their apprentices. Once the children have gone to sleep, the night becomes theirs. Qifrey and his friend Olruggio especially look forward to this time, using the witching hours to craft unique and delicious meals for everyone in the atelier to enjoy.

A Fate/stay Night spin-off focused on cooking.

After losing his sense of taste, celebrity chef Ganghyeon Lee retreats to a quiet countryside to escape the public eye. While at his grandfather's rural home, he discovers a portal to another world. Seizing the chance to get away, he decides to enjoy a relaxed camping lifestyle in that new realm. However, the inhabitants of that world keep showing interest in him. Will Ganghyeon be able to live a peaceful life?

The story focuses on a traditional food stall that stays open all night, the owner's preparation of various meals tailored to each customer's palate, and the happiness, sorrows, hardships, and struggles endured by his devoted regulars.

Mukouda Tsuyoshi was an ordinary guy in modern Japan, so when he got summoned to a world of swords and magic, he figured he was in for the adventure of a lifetime. Too bad the kingdom that summoned him only got him by accident! Not only was he not one of the three summoned heroes, but his stats were pathetic compared to theirs. On top of that, there's something really shady about this kingdom... "Ah, these are the kind of people who'd try to exploit the Hero," he realized, and promptly left to forge his own path in this other world. The only thing Mukouda can count on is his unique skill: the "Online Supermarket," an ability that lets him purchase modern goods in a fantasy setting. It's no good for fighting, but if he plays his cards right, he might live comfortably, maybe? At least, that's what Mukouda thinks, but it turns out modern food bought with this skill has some ridiculous effects! What happens when Mukouda introduces incredibly delicious modern cuisine to a fantasy world like this? He ends up with some absurd repeat customers begging for more...!

Fujiwara Momoe, the daughter of a wealthy family, has always led an easy and luxurious life without any worries, and she has a great love for good cooking. Her carefree existence comes to an abrupt end when her father dies of a heart attack. Now she must take care of herself and her mother, which includes preparing meals. Unfortunately, she has never had to cook before, so her attempts are terrible. She starts working at a French restaurant, becoming a cook under the chef. She falls in love with the chef, but he sees her only as an apprentice.

Nene Arisugawa has a strong passion for eating, and Rintarou Kamioka finds joy in cooking. After a particularly rough day at work, the two neighbors happen to start talking. When Rintarou finds out that Nene mostly gets by on protein shakes, cup ramen, and sports drinks, the concerned culinary student decides he will cook all of her meals so she can get proper nutrition. Thanks to this arrangement, the two quickly become more involved with each other, but Nene is confused about why Rintarou always seems nervous around her. Plus, there is a mysterious door in his apartment that he refuses to let her open. Just what exactly is Rintarou hiding?

There is a small restaurant in Tokyo called "Western Cuisine Nekoya." It seems entirely ordinary—except that every Saturday, its door leads to another world! A steady stream of unusual guests, from half-elves and samurais to dragons, halflings, and vampires, step inside, all united by one aim: to enjoy a truly mouth-watering meal.

I inherited a building? A nobody who took on all sorts of odd jobs and lived a tough life suddenly got the chance to become a landlord right in the middle of Gangnam! But the catch is that the inheritance requires me to "run a restaurant for five years." On top of that, the weird customers who showed up for today's grand opening send a chill down my spine... Do I really just have to prepare food? "So then...all the customers who came in yesterday..." "They were ghosts." Starting every night from 11 o'clock until 1 o'clock, we're now open for business!

A romance unfolds between Akira, the owner of a yakitori shop, and Houka, a bunny girl. How is he supposed to get closer to her when he's stuck behind the grill of his tiny restaurant?

"This pounding in my chest is more than just admiration!?" Tomoya Ishida, a rookie editor at fashion magazine Sophia Monthly, is hurriedly assigned to collect a column manuscript from famous culinary researcher Ayumu Mitsuya after his senior is suddenly hospitalized. Visiting him directly, he finds a friendly older man who speaks with a Kyoto dialect. Asked to wait, Tomoya is served a simple meal that stirs his hunger, and before long he is eagerly anticipating their next meeting!