Katayama-kun, Meshiagare!: A "Delicious" Story of a Picky Boy and a Gluttonous Girl Begins

A fresh and appetizing breath of air is coming to the manga world! The talented author Ika Sato, known for the Kanojo wa Sukoburu Tokeyasui series, has appeared before fans with a brand new project. In the June issue of Akita Shoten's popular monthly magazine Bessatsu Shonen Champion, which hit shelves on May 15, 2024, the new manga series titled Katayama-kun, Meshiagare! (Bon Appétit, Katayama-kun!) officially began its publication run. The series blends the concept of "shokuiku," or nutritional education, which has been gaining popularity in Japan in recent years, with an entertaining youth story.

At the center of the story are Katayama-kun, who is quite picky and lacks an appetite for food, and Moriguchi-san, who, on the contrary, loves to eat and has a very healthy appetite. The duo's polar opposite eating habits seem set to provide both funny and heartwarming moments. It is particularly a matter of curiosity how Katayama-kun's distant attitude toward food will change with Moriguchi-san's hearty and cheerful demeanor. The series aims not only to offer a love story but also to provide readers with small tips about healthy eating habits.

Author Ika Sato had already proven her success in handling character dynamics and emotional bonds in her previous works. The artist's previous work, Kanojo wa Sukoburu Tokeyasui, was well-received for the way it reflected the inner worlds of its characters. The Bessatsu Shonen Champion magazine, where the new series is published, has also attracted the attention of collectors this month not only with this new beginning but also with a special durable poster gift prepared for the legendary cycling series Yowamushi Pedal. The magazine, 20