Food & Fantasy [With Boys]
Manga
Focused on food-related titles in fantasy settings.
Manga, 43 vol, 2008
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"In a world where the taste and texture of food are an extremely important part of life, a man with superhuman skills is regularly hired by restaurants and the rich as a hunter of precious foods. With the "help" of his timid accomplice, inspired by Toriko's greatness to accompany him, he travels to capture the evasive and ferocious animals he needs to create the ultimate dinner course."
Manga, 14 vol, 2014
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"After the Golden Kingdom is sunk underground by an insane magician, its king emerges, promising all of his treasure to any who defeat the magician, before crumbling to dust. Guilds are spurred on by this promise, traversing the labyrinthine dungeon in search of the magician. Laios, the leader of one such guild, encounters a dragon that wipes out his party and devours his sister Falin. Despite having lost the entirety of their supplies and belongings, Laios along with Marcille, an elven healer, and Chilchuck, a halfling thief, immediately reenter the dungeon, determined to save Falin.
Time being of the essence, Laios suggests the taboo of eating the monsters of the dungeon as a means of gathering supplies. Upon the preparation of their first meal in the dungeon, they are stopped by an onlooking dwarf named Senshi. An enthusiast of monster cooking, he helps them prepare their monster ingredients for safe consumption. After learning of Laios' circumstances, Senshi expresses his desire to cook a dragon and joins their guild, thus beginning their food-filled foray into the dungeon together."
Time being of the essence, Laios suggests the taboo of eating the monsters of the dungeon as a means of gathering supplies. Upon the preparation of their first meal in the dungeon, they are stopped by an onlooking dwarf named Senshi. An enthusiast of monster cooking, he helps them prepare their monster ingredients for safe consumption. After learning of Laios' circumstances, Senshi expresses his desire to cook a dragon and joins their guild, thus beginning their food-filled foray into the dungeon together."
Manga, ? vol, 2017
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"Along with three other heroes, 27-year-old Mukouda Tsuyoshi is transported into a fantasy world to rescue a kingdom from a mysterious threat. However, it soon becomes clear that Tsuyoshi has been dragged into the summoning ritual by accident. His only skill turns out to be "Food Menu," which allows him to open an interface where he can purchase and obtain food-related supermarket items from modern Japan.
Unceremoniously booted out of the palace, Tsuyoshi sets out on his own into his new world. However, his ability to create delicious dishes unknown to this world soon pays dividends, even attracting the legendary wolf Fenrir. Fenrir is so taken in by the food that the creature immediately forms a contract with Tsuyoshi, becoming his familiar. Followed by this whimsical mythical being, Tsuyoshi takes up a job as a merchant and adventurer, travelling and cooking up mouth-watering meals that never fail to amaze the inhabitants of this world."
Unceremoniously booted out of the palace, Tsuyoshi sets out on his own into his new world. However, his ability to create delicious dishes unknown to this world soon pays dividends, even attracting the legendary wolf Fenrir. Fenrir is so taken in by the food that the creature immediately forms a contract with Tsuyoshi, becoming his familiar. Followed by this whimsical mythical being, Tsuyoshi takes up a job as a merchant and adventurer, travelling and cooking up mouth-watering meals that never fail to amaze the inhabitants of this world."
Manga, 26 vol, 2002
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"Azuma Kazuma isn't terribly clever, but he's got a good heart and great skill—at baking. Since childhood, he's been on a quest to create the perfect bread to represent Japan internationally. Now, he seeks to enter the famous bakery Pantasia, in hopes of reaching his goal. But plots abound..."
Manga, ? vol, 2017
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"Tsurumi Asuta is a 17-year-old second year high school student. He was an apprentice cook working at the public diner "Tsurumi-ya" that was managed by his father. One day, Tsurumi-ya is hit by fire and Asuta dived inside the burning shop in order to save his father's santoku knife which is said to be his father soul, where he found demise.
When he came to, he was in the midst of a strange jungle. He was then attacked by a beast resembling a boar, but Asuta was saved by a girl named Ai Fa claiming herself as part of the "People of Morihen." It was then that he realized he was in another world."
When he came to, he was in the midst of a strange jungle. He was then attacked by a beast resembling a boar, but Asuta was saved by a girl named Ai Fa claiming herself as part of the "People of Morihen." It was then that he realized he was in another world."
Manga, 13 vol, 2010
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"Dogma, the Earl of Poor eating comes to train high school student Satoru into the perfect chef. But what awaits Satoru at the end of his training is only death. His teacher is not an ordinary noble but a demon from hell who promises to eat his soul, spiced with a lifetime of cooking expertise. Will Satoru abandon his normal life to become the puppet of this demonic earl? How will he cope with his life's expiry tag?
Let's have a taste of this Heresy Gourmet!"
Let's have a taste of this Heresy Gourmet!"
Manga, ? vol, 2015
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"Nobu is a modern Japanese izakaya, a type of bar, that exists in another world. Located in the medieval capital Aitheria, head chef Nobuyuki Yazawa and friendly waitress Shinobu Senke serve unique menus every day. Aitherian people from all social backgrounds are drawn in, settling down after a hard day of work to enjoy foreign Japanese-style food and drink. Bringing their everyday experiences with them, customers flock to Nobu, where delicious and unique food brings people together."
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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"Femrude is picked up by the legendary Fenrir as a baby. Originally Japanese, the reborn 12-year-old spends his days being spoiled by his beloved new mother, while being brought up with lots of love.
To give back to his precious family, he reproduces Japanese cuisine in this new world, one dish after another. To his surprise, not only his mother (Fenrir), but also the beastmen living in this world love his food.
Solving problems one after another with his honest, gentle character, and the skills to attract both races, he aims to become a bridge between the humans and the beastmen! Even magicians will jump! This fluffy gourmet fantasy is about to start!"
To give back to his precious family, he reproduces Japanese cuisine in this new world, one dish after another. To his surprise, not only his mother (Fenrir), but also the beastmen living in this world love his food.
Solving problems one after another with his honest, gentle character, and the skills to attract both races, he aims to become a bridge between the humans and the beastmen! Even magicians will jump! This fluffy gourmet fantasy is about to start!"
Manga, 5 vol, 2021
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"In this world, there exists monsters called Kajiki. They are huge and scary, for they were created to be eaten by gods. However, they are also very delicious...! Let the battles between monstrous food and a young chef begin!"
Manga, 2 vol, 2021
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"After Keyaru was treated like a tool for many years, he promised himself to take revenge on the heroes that treated him so badly, go back in time, and start his revenge. But the world Keyaru traveled to is a different world where all the heroes were good people. On top of that, Keyaru lost his memories from the other world and his desire to take revenge, with a new life in front of him he decided to open a coffee shop with his childhood friend, Anna, without being recruited as a hero because the humans reconciled with the demons. In a new world in peace, many guest go to the coffee shop to eat Keyaru's delicious food."
Manga, 3 vol, 2016
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"When Semimaru was a little kid, his friend Mika fell into a coma due to a traffic accident. Years later she suddenly visits him in what resembles a spirit form. "Before I die I would like to eat something delicious," she says. But what can Semimaru do if he was never good at cooking?"
Manga, ? vol, 2011
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"Sonoba Shinogu is the owner and chef of a restaurant called "Heaven's Door," an ordinary and not very popular restaurant. He has two part-time workers who dress as maids, Maeda Atari and Ariga Chie. Through some weird quirk, they begin receiving as customers famous people from throughout history. These people are transported through time and space to Heaven's Door, just before their deaths, and Shinogu has to figure out how to satisfy their order for their last meals. Famous visitors include Japanese historical figures, like Oda Nobunaga and Ryoma Sakamoto, as well as foreigners like Marie Antoinette."
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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"The story stars two-time winning sumo wrestler Takarayama. After his successes, he believes that he'll be promoted to yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo wrestling. Instead of receiving his promotion, Takarayama finds himself summoned to another world by magician sisters Elise, Iris, and Franca, and they don't know how to send him back. In the meantime, the magical trio is hungry, so Takarayama starts making a pot of Chankonabe (a traditional stew that sumo wrestlers eat)."
Manga, 2 vol, 2019
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"With a sudden job transfer, Wilfred is thrown into a certain division filled with weirdos! There, he meets Ester, his boss who has nothing to do but eat. Wilfred originally intended to hone and master magic, but he finds himself thrown into the duty of being her exclusive chef?!"
Manga, ? vol, 2015
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"Mutou Ginji runs an izakaya, but his half-baked approach to cooking leaves it on the verge of closing. One day, he falls into a well at a temple, and finds himself in the Edo era, where he meets a brother and sister who are responsible for the shogun's meals. Two eras of cuisine collide as Ginji showcases modern Japanese dishes while learning about delicious dishes from the Edo era."