Ranked #1147

Mixed Vegetables (Manga)

Of course it's the "typical shoujo" where the two characters will be together in the end, BUT, the story also brings in a rather important lesson to life. That is pursing your dreams.

Two characters, daughter of a pastry chef who wants to be a sushi chef, and the son of a sushi chef who wants to be a pastry chef. Both of their paths go the opposite direction, yet they manage to fall in love.

Both characters knew one of them had to give up their dream in order to keep their relationship, but, that means one of the characters would never be satisfied with their decision, no matter how much he loved her, there would always be a little regret. Until they finally realized it's their dreams that goes first, thus ending the relationship (well, more like not the top priority anymore).

Don't worry though, it's a happy ending. After their dreams are fulfilled, they are able to get back together (over a time period of years of course). This manga shows growth of maturity between the characters; finding their own happiness first, before they find happiness with each other.

Perhaps it is predictable (just a little), but the story of maturity, happiness, dreams, and love, was brought together wonderfully. read more

Mixed Vegetables is a story that has NOTHING to do with "Vegetables". However it is about cooking but it really more of a love story and some personal story about achieving dreams.

The story concern's two main characters namely Hanayu (the girl) and Hayato (the boy). One wants to be Sushi Chef and the other a Patisserie (cake chef). However they are parent’s restaurant are the exact opposite to their interests. Therefore each one wants to marry the other so that they can achieve their individual dreams.

This is a very simple Shoujo Manga. It is definitely funny and the story is VERY cliché. There really is nothing unique about it. Having said that, thing are usually cliché because they are popular and tend to evoke a sense of satisfaction in the reader/viewer etc. The story has some good comedic values and should be read as such. There is no great over arching plot other than the focus on their dreams. In the end it is a High school love story.

The art while very beautiful is nothing special. None of the characters are drawn particularly interesting. They are all cute/good looking characters and in that sense there is no contrast. Also since most of the stories setting is indoor’s there is not much in the way of amazing backgrounds. None of the characters are overly cute but they are appropriately pleasant and generally give the feeling of a comfortable environment. The art DOES however suit the story telling.

Overall, it is a decent manga and one that I would recommend a read if you are bored and want something pleasant and funny. Just don’t expect anything deep.
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