Illustrator NAGANO's hit series Chiikawa has taken the world by storm, captivating audiences with its unique charm since its anime debut. With merchandise dropping left and right, it's become a true icon of fandom culture.
Recently, Nagano dropped a short manga sharing their ultimate foodie review of Japan's famous tonkatsu chain, Katsuya. This delightful peek into their culinary adventures instantly sent fans into a frenzy!
Katsuya boasts over a hundred locations across Japan, making it a common sight everywhere. It even has several branches in northern Taiwan, beloved by diners for its signature Japanese tonkatsu.
This time, Nagano wasn't just hyping up the famous fried pork cutlets. They went all out for the set meal's complimentary pork miso soup, declaring it unbelievably delicious! They even bought some home, poured it into a pot, and reheated it to a piping hot perfection, exclaiming they'd want to drink it every single day! (Super hot, super satisfying!)
And it wasn't just the miso soup! The pickled daikon radish, served in a jar, was also ridiculously good, especially as a rice accompaniment. Nagano even called it a "main character" level side dish!
Plus, the complimentary tea served in-store? Its slight astringency is the perfect counterpoint when you've had too much fried food, making it incredibly refreshing. Katsuya isn't just about amazing tonkatsu, it seems! Nagano's love for Katsuya is crystal clear, even without it being a sponsored post – their manga perfectly captures their enthusiastic endorsement.
After such a glowing review, countless netizens declared they were ready to hit up Katsuya! Some even tipped Nagano off that Katsuya's pickled daikon is actually available for purchase at supermarkets, so they can enjoy a whole bag at home.
Many others also championed Katsuya's pork miso soup, with some even buying it to take home and try to reverse-engineer the recipe!
Fans also noticed that Katsuya has actually appeared in previous Chiikawa manga, sparking hopes for a future collaboration!
This isn't the first time Nagano has raved about delicious food without it being a sponsored post. Previously, they shared their "Ichiran Ramen Ordering Master Configuration," which also became a hot topic. These are practically evangelistic acts – it'd be a huge missed opportunity if they didn't collaborate! Who knows, maybe a partnership is in the cards someday.
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