Synopsis:
Kazuma Azuma dreams of making the Japanese people love his bread, Japan (Ja from Japan and pan from bread). Kyosuke Kawachi dreams of continuing his late father's dream as the best baker. Kai Suwabara, a sword master wants to give 'life' to those who enjoy his bread. Three people with different dreams but with the same goal, which is to make the most delicious bread with perfect taste...
Their abilities are tested when a competition is held to select the best Pantasia bakery employees. Azuma and Kawachi represent the Pantasia branch in South Tokyo, owned by Tsukino Azusagawa, the grandson of the Pantasia group owner. Kai represents the central Pantasia branch. In addition, there are two other bakeries owned by Azusagawa's grandchildren who are competing, Mizuno and Yukino. The toughest opponents come from the bakery employees owned by Yukino, a food chemist...
Curious about what magical breads have been created? Want to know the nutritional content? Want to see the excited and funny expressions of the judges when tasting the bread? Just read Yakitate Japan...
NOTE:
- Won the 49th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen category.
- English title: Freshly Baked!! Japan
- 26 volumes (END)