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basic information
- Work name: Another World Chanko ~I was summoned to the side of the Yokozuna, but how did this happen~
- author: Fumino Hayashi
- Publisher: Takeshobo
- Publication: Storia Dash (now Takecomi)https://takecomic.jp/
- Genre: Reincarnation in another world / Gourmet / Sports (Sumo) / Comedy
- Number of volumes: Completed in 15 volumes
Introduction
There are many elements of "food" and "battle" in stories about reincarnation in another world,The protagonist conquers another world with "sumo" and "chanko"What if there was one?
"Isekai Chanko" is a unique gourmet x sports fantasy about a sumo wrestler who is summoned to another world and connects people's hearts through chanko. Even in the other world, he makes chanko, eats it with his friends, and mows down monsters with the spirit of sumo. The story will have you laughing at the protagonist and his friends, but it will also remind you of the importance of food and bonds every time you read it.
Synopsis
The story begins when Takarayama, a sumo wrestler on the verge of becoming a Yokozuna, is summoned to another world. Just as he is about to achieve victory on the dohyo and seize glory, he is suddenly enveloped in a light and transported to an unfamiliar world.
The summoning took place in the hands of people from another world seeking a "hero who will save humanity." However, what appeared before them was a muscular sumo wrestler. Unable to use weapons or magic, he was merely a "sumo wrestler." Naturally, they were initially disappointed, thinking they had "drawn a losing hand," but Takarayama possessed "powers" that no one else could match: "food" and "the spirit of a sumo wrestler."
Takarayama treats people he meets in the other world to chanko nabe, winning their hearts and increasing the number of his allies. In battle, he uses the superhuman strength and techniques he learned from sumo to throw monsters and overcome adversity. The story depicts him surviving in the other world with chanko nabe in his heart, taking pride in his role as a sumo wrestler.
The charm of the characters
Mount Takara
The main character is a sumo wrestler. Takarayama (28), a muscular, large-bodied ozeki, is transported to another world from the highest stage of his career, just before becoming a yokozuna. However, his mental strength and insatiable appetite attract his teammates. His bold personality and seriousness coexist, and his determination to stick to the "way of sumo" even in his other world is what makes him so appealing. Even immediately after being transported to the other world, he is seen using his sumo techniques to try to protect the town girls he has summoned, and he is full of kindness.
Heroines (summoned town girls)
Elise (18) from Nina-tei
Iris of Nina Tei (15)
Franca (14) from Nina Tei
They are the ones in charge of "Hero Summoning" and the ones who summoned Takarayama. At first, she laments that she made a mistake, but as she experiences Takarayama's personality and cooking, she gradually begins to trust him. Takarayama's greatness, as depicted from her perspective, evokes empathy from the reader.
He was so close to becoming a Yokozuna, but he was transported to another world.
I'll make chanko here too and get stronger~~
"The Way of the Sumo Wrestler Reaches a New World: A Story of Food and Pride"
”When you hear the word "chanko," you might imagine a hotpot, but in fact, chanko refers to any home-cooked meal prepared by sumo wrestlers. The master and apprentice gather around the table to strengthen their bodies, connect with each other, and eat the nutrition that will help them grow as wrestlers. In reality, sumo wrestlers apparently consume 7,000 to 8,000 calories a day. The calories burned during intense battles are incredible. The average adult male is said to consume around 2,500 calories, so this is actually about three times the amount.
What the protagonist of this work, Takarayama, shows in the other world is not just "strength"“"Pride of sumo wrestlers" and "the bond of food"”is.
The chanko he makes is not just a dish, but a "symbol of the heart" that connects people from different worlds.
The greatest appeal of this work is that it reinterprets sumo's "courtesy" and "gratitude" and chanko's "culture of sharing" in the setting of another world.
In other words, this work is a unique attempt that could be described as "exporting the spirituality of Japanese culture to another world."
Picture, atmosphere, background
Fumino Hayashi's style combines powerful physical expression with soft depictions of food. Not only the weight of the sumo wrestlers and the power of their techniques, but also the realistic depiction of the steam and ingredients in the chanko nabe is sure to whet your appetite.
The overall atmosphere is comical and well-paced, and the work has all three elements: laughter, passion, and deliciousness. With every turn of the page, you can feel the passion of "food" and "energy."
The author, Hayashi Fumino, is a manga artist who is well-known for her style of combining sports and everyday life.
By combining the Japanese tradition of sumo with the free-spirited setting of another world, a story was born that could be called a "cultural export."
Chanko nabe was originallySumo stable team mealsIt is also a symbol of mutual support among friends.
What's new about "Isekai Chanko" is that it develops this theme in another world.
Chanko nabe is the best. So delicious.
It tastes even better when eaten with friends.
Memorable scenes
- My first chanko nabe: The scene where a person from another world eats chanko for the first time and is moved to tears by its deliciousness and warmth is symbolic. It vividly depicts the moment when food connects people.
- Dealing with monstersWhile his comrades fight with swords and magic, Takarayama throws monsters with his bare hands, conveying the message that "sumo is the world's strongest martial art."
- The Pride of a YokozunaThe scene where Takarayama sticks to his own path even in another world, saying "A sumo wrestler never goes back on his word," is sure to warm the hearts of sumo fans.
Recommended for:
- People who like stories about reincarnation in another world, but are tired of the usual.
- People who like gourmet manga, especially stories that connect people through food
- People who want to experience the excitement of sumo and other sports in a different world
- Readers who like the combination of comedy and passion
Be strong and be prepared to fight in any environment.
Sumo is a complete sport when you have the mind, technique, and body.
Similar works
- Another World Izakaya "Nobu": A work depicting another world and cooking
- Dungeon Food: A cooking manga set in a fantasy world
- BakiSeries: Physical expression and the power of martial arts are common
- Hinomaru SumoA classic work that directly depicts the passion of sumo
Q&A
Q: Can I enjoy it even if I don't know anything about sumo?
A: No problem at all. The explanation of the rules of sumo is kept to a minimum so that anyone can understand.
Q: Is the cooking scene serious?
A: Yes. It is made with ingredients from another world, but the ingredients and cooking method of the chanko are carefully described, making it so realistic that you will want to actually make it.
Q: Are the battle elements strong?
A: There are many comedy-oriented battles that make full use of sumo techniques and one-hit kills, but there are also some heated, serious fights. The balance of tempo is exquisite.
Q: Do you have any recipes to recreate the dishes?
A: It hasn't been officially released, but many readers have used the ingredients in the work as a reference to make their own. If the ingredients from the other world can be gathered in reality, it seems possible (laughs). You can also use real-world ingredients, so it might be a good idea to try arranging it in your own way while watching the work.
Q: Is it more about cooking than battling?
A: The emphasis is on cooking and emotional connection, and the battles have a comical and warm atmosphere.
summary
"Isekai Chanko" is a one-of-a-kind work that combines "sumo," "another world," and "cooking." The main character, Takarayama, uses his pride and boldness as a sumo wrestler to capture people's hearts with his cooking and throw monsters with his sumo. It's a manga that will make you laugh, get you excited, and leave you feeling warm and fuzzy at the end. It's a story about how the "spirit" of sumo wrestlers and the "power of food" connect people. It's funny, it looks delicious, and it'll leave you feeling warm and fuzzy after reading it.
This is an otherworldly story filled with Japanese kindness, where the value lies in "sharing" rather than "winning."
This is a masterpiece that breaks new ground in gourmet manga and breaks the monotony of reincarnation in another world. It is a work that both sumo fans and gourmet manga fans will not regret reading at least once.
A story about the traditional Japanese sport of sumo and making chanko in another world.
It's a very unusual and interesting combination
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