Manga Review: Mixed Vegetables Vol. 1 - Vol. 6

I've finished "Mixed Vegetables Vol. 1 - Vol. 6" by Ayumi Komura.

Product Description

Rewritten by food writer Stephanie Lucianovic (connected to KQED, and Bravo through TWOP)

For fans of dramatic cooking shows like Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen

Ties-in with the ongoing foodie trend, and with the proposed VIZ food manga push/imprint

Energetic and clean art will appeal to fans of Yakitate Japan

Strong character development and an engaging storyline will appeal to readers of titles like Absolute Boyfriend and Nana

Includes detailed author notes, and will include glossary of cultural and cooking terms

To be previewed and promoted in VIZ Media’s Shojo Beat magazine.

Hanayu knows that it will break her parents' hearts if she defects from the bakery to become a sushi chef. But if she marries into a sushi family, they'll have to understand her decision. Now she just has to get Hayato Hyuga interested in her, and what better way than to wow him with her cooking skills?

About the Author

Ayumi Komura was born in Kagoshima Prefecture. Her previous title is Hybrid Berry, about a high school girl who ends up posing as a boy on her school's baseball team.

Product Details
Series: Mixed Vegetables (Book 1)
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (September 2, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421519674
ISBN-13: 978-1421519678

My Review:

I highly recommend this manga if you like great character development, food and an exciting storyline.

I really liked how Hanayu and Hayato both felt remorse for their deception towards each other and deep down they really liked each other.

I was really glad that both have dreams of owning their own restaurants and that Hanayu finally told her dad what she wanted and didn't back down.

5/5

Mixed Vegetables, Vol. 8 [Paperback]

I've finished the last volume of  "Mixed Vegetables" by Ayumi Komura.

Product Description

Reads R to L (Japanese Style)
Does Hanayu have the recipe for success?
Can Hanayu discover the recipe for love?
Final Volume!

Hayato's study trip in Europe has taught him more than he can digest about pastries and about himself. Back in Japan, Hanayu has also made incredible progress, becoming a skilled sushi master. However, when Hayato is offered the chance of a lifetime to study pastries in a real French patisserie, his ties to his family and his love for Hayato hold him back. Can Hanayu change his mind about this important decision without breaking his heart? Find out how the two foodie friends resolve their dreams, family obligations and love for one another in this stunning final volume of Mixed Vegetables!

About the Author

Ayumi Komura was born in Kagoshima Prefecture. Her previous title is Hybrid Berry, about a high school girl who ends up posing as a boy on her school's baseball team.
 
My Review:
 
I'm sad to see this manga end even though I haven't read vols. 1 - 6!

I love the cover because of all the yummy pastries and sushi and Hayato and Hanayu are so cute together!
 
Hayato is an incredible pastry chef and he has a tough decision to make when Hanayu's father asks him to work at his pastry shop in Paris.  He torn between his love for Hanayu and his grandfather's dying wish!
 
I don't want to spoil the ending for any manga lovers so I'm writing a brief review!
 
4/5

Thanks Maylene from Simon and Schuster Canada for sending this manga for me to review on my blog, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: Mixed Vegetables, Vol. 7 [Paperback]

I've finished "Mixed Vegetables Vol. 7 by Ayumi Komura.

Product Description

R to L (Japanese Style). Does Hanayu have the recipe for success? Can Hanayu discover the recipe for love? Leaving her internship at Sushi Hyuga to go on her family's annual trip to France is the last thing Hanayu wants to do. On the other hand, a pastry-research trip in Europe is Hayato's idea of a dream come true--can the two aspiring chefs ever catch a break? Plus, Hayato has become suspicious of patisserie assistant Maezawa, who has expressed an interest in Hanayu. As it turns out, both Hanayu and Hayato may have their wires crossed about what Maezawa is really after!

About the Author

Ayumi Komura was born in Kagoshima Prefecture. Her previous title isHybrid Berry, about a high school girl who ends up posing as a boy on her school's baseball team.
 
My Review:
 
I really like the cover because the colors blend in really well together and the color scheme is beautiful!
 
Hayato is quite the possessive and jealous guy and doesn't like it when Hanayu talks to other guys! 

I really enjoyed looking at the yummy food and there is even a recipe at the back of the manga!
 
4/5

Thanks Maylene from Simon and Schuster for sending me this manga for review, greatly appreciate it!