Meet Yukito Akiyama. He's always wanted to be a master chef, and on his 20th birthday, he gets that chance! The only thing is, he sees a really cool-looking guy named Ishigami Kurogane, and it turns out that they're going to be co-workers if he gets accepted! Well, it can't be that bad, since the...

What does it mean to cook food? Why do we cook? A young apprentice seeks to find these answers through the mastery of knife and pan, and the spirit of Gourmon. Gourmon are spirits given form through the preparation of a dish with love, care, and a mystical spice called Mahira Masala. Gourm...

This is a companion book to Gourmon: Gourmet Monsters. It details the characteristics, specializations, and base dishes of each Gourmon as they appear in the story. There will also be some brief notes on design philosophy.

“I just wanted a quiet life, . . .maybe a small coffee shop near the hills . . . SO HOW THE HELL DID I END UP IN A DUNGEON WITH NO COFFEE?! NO EXIT?! AND MONSTERS TRYING TO KILL ME?!” Mika Daiki Mahendra, a tired barista with big dreams and an empty wallet, falls asleep after another long s...

Allen and Monica aren’t just besties for resties—they’re full-throttle otakus. From emotional slice-of-life dramas to... questionable midnight binges, their anime obsessions fuel over-the-top debates and ridiculous dares. But when one argument spirals into chaos, a bored deity whisks them away to...

Emilia Kato was once the head chef of La Brume, a prestigious French restaurant in Sapporo known for its bold, refined flavors and Michelin-star reputation. After winning Japan’s most prestigious cooking competition, Emilia expected her life to change, but not like this. One moment, she was baski...

On April 12th, 2016, the eccentric and outgoing Rika Komachi opened up her restaurant, Ryokoma, alongside fellow chef, Masaru Ryono. Masaru is the complete opposite of Rika, however, that doesn't stop Rika from making romantic advances at him. Rika is determined to make Ryokoma the greatest resta...

After graduating from an elite cooking academy, eccentric 19 year old Rika Komachi has teamed up with her friend Masaru Ryono to open a five star restaurant. While Rika is more playful and flirtatious, Masaru is more serious and socially awkward. Both are amazing chefs. However, cooking alone won...

Since he was a child, Leonardo felt that cooking was not just a technique… it was soul. The sound of the knife, the steam rising, the aroma of the broth: everything seemed part of a ritual he observed with respect and fear. Years later, after mistakes, scars, and nights of silent practice, Leonar...

As a life-long friend to Mitsuha Yamano, Michiko Nakamura has followed her childhood companion throughout her adventures, both the good and the bad times. But on one trip, when things go awry, Michiko ends up stranded and alone in a land where she must find a way to fend for herself without her f...