A sweet manga about a mother and her teenage son who may or may not be gay. In some ways, it's a very conventional family (dad's mostly away working, A sweet manga about a mother and her teenage son who may or may not be gay. In some ways, it's a very conventional family (dad's mostly away working, mom works in the house), but in others, it's more progressive. This is just volume 1, but I hope in the next couple of volumes, it addresses the dad's homophobia....more
As someone who loves to cook and also loves to eat, this was right in my wheelhouse. Volume 1 was a cute, quick read. I loved how it addressed some ofAs someone who loves to cook and also loves to eat, this was right in my wheelhouse. Volume 1 was a cute, quick read. I loved how it addressed some of the sexism prevalent in Japan (like how women don't get paid as much as men for the same work), but also had really great illustrations of food....more
This was a brutally honest glimpse into the mental health struggles of the mangaka. I felt like I was missing some context because of my unfamiliarityThis was a brutally honest glimpse into the mental health struggles of the mangaka. I felt like I was missing some context because of my unfamiliarity with Japanese culture and convention, but it was still an enjoyable, if sometimes cringeworthy, quick read....more
The chapters get formulaic, but I can't help enjoying the content. It's hard to believe these comics have been around since the 80s because they're soThe chapters get formulaic, but I can't help enjoying the content. It's hard to believe these comics have been around since the 80s because they're so relevant to the food culture of today. Most chapters highlight the importance of environmental eating, small farms, and mindful eating.
I do wish that the volumes were ordered in original publication order, though, instead of organized by subject because it makes the overall plot and dynamics of the characters really confusing when the chapters aren't in chronological order....more
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