bookstorm_'s review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Really loved this book. It's cute, it's cozy and makes you want to learn how to cook and eat. Loved the characters, loved that every chapter has a recipe and how each story goes with it. Although I suppose you will enjoy it more if you have read the main manga, I don't think it's a requirement to read this manga.
Recommended for those who want a simple story driven more by vibes than plot.
Recommended for those who want a simple story driven more by vibes than plot.
lastlostgirl's review
and they were roommates
this was so darling! you don’t have to have read the manga at all to enjoy this little manga/cookbook baby, though it does help you enjoy the magic of it that much more. the illustrations are stunning and the characters are all just so cute. on top of that, i made the Glowrose Tarts and they were delicious! cannot wait to try the rest of these recipes.
this was so darling! you don’t have to have read the manga at all to enjoy this little manga/cookbook baby, though it does help you enjoy the magic of it that much more. the illustrations are stunning and the characters are all just so cute. on top of that, i made the Glowrose Tarts and they were delicious! cannot wait to try the rest of these recipes.
lastblossom's review
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
tl;dr
A pleasant and beautifully illustrated food manga with low plot and high food value. Includes recipes!
Thoughts
Even though this is a spinoff, there's negligible plot going on in here, so if you haven't read Witch Hat Atelier, you won't be that confused about what's going on. Hardcore fans hoping for more story might be disappointed, because this is, as it turns out, basically a really well illustrated cookbook. Art is very appealing with a cozy fantasy feel to it and some cool character designs. The food also looks incredibly good, and thankfully we get recipes as well. Of note, the recipes are all fairly simple, but I'd hesitate to call them "easy." Things like fried foods and custards have the potential to go wrong, and beginner cooks might find some of the recipes a challenge. That said, I wouldn't call any of these recipes too complex either, so this set of recipes would work really well for anyone looking to try something a little more ambitious without having to spend more money on extra kitchen tools or pricier ingredients. But if you're not here for the recipes, that's fine too! It's a pleasant book, entirely in line with the usual iyashikei food manga genre, great for anyone looking for a relaxing, low stakes read.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for a review copy! All thoughts in this review are my own.
A pleasant and beautifully illustrated food manga with low plot and high food value. Includes recipes!
Thoughts
Even though this is a spinoff, there's negligible plot going on in here, so if you haven't read Witch Hat Atelier, you won't be that confused about what's going on. Hardcore fans hoping for more story might be disappointed, because this is, as it turns out, basically a really well illustrated cookbook. Art is very appealing with a cozy fantasy feel to it and some cool character designs. The food also looks incredibly good, and thankfully we get recipes as well. Of note, the recipes are all fairly simple, but I'd hesitate to call them "easy." Things like fried foods and custards have the potential to go wrong, and beginner cooks might find some of the recipes a challenge. That said, I wouldn't call any of these recipes too complex either, so this set of recipes would work really well for anyone looking to try something a little more ambitious without having to spend more money on extra kitchen tools or pricier ingredients. But if you're not here for the recipes, that's fine too! It's a pleasant book, entirely in line with the usual iyashikei food manga genre, great for anyone looking for a relaxing, low stakes read.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for a review copy! All thoughts in this review are my own.
sarahseesthis's review
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lydiaaizlewood's review
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
chantaal's review
5.0
Shockingly good for a cookbook, though I shouldn't be surprised.
This isn't just a plain cookbook with some splash pages of character art here and there as you browse through recipes. Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen uses the characters to great effect, essentially creating a little slice of life volume with the characters we already love as they cook and bake and create gorgeous looking food. Most of the fantasy ingredients have real world versions, and the recipes look delicious.
Shirahama's art is astounding, as always - no surprise there.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the opportunity to read this!
This isn't just a plain cookbook with some splash pages of character art here and there as you browse through recipes. Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen uses the characters to great effect, essentially creating a little slice of life volume with the characters we already love as they cook and bake and create gorgeous looking food. Most of the fantasy ingredients have real world versions, and the recipes look delicious.
Shirahama's art is astounding, as always - no surprise there.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the opportunity to read this!
litwtchreads's review against another edition
5.0
I never read any of the Witch Hat Atelier manga series, but that did not take away from any of this book. I loved the way the recipes were captured in this book and how they still felt magical and fantastical even though you could easily translate them into real world recipes. I'm excited to try some of them on my own and experiment as well!
cosmossol's review against another edition
3.5
Great addition to the witch hat atelier universe, it's a really cozy book about cooking that includes all the recipes at the end if the chapter.
The art is beautiful as always and it made me really hungry.
The art is beautiful as always and it made me really hungry.