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Fumi Yoshinaga

    Fumi Yoshinaga is a Japanese manga artist celebrated for her exploration of themes concerning those who don't win and whose dreams don't come true. She believes in showcasing the happiness found in striving, the process, and even in frustration, rather than solely focusing on victory. Yoshinaga's work delves into the psychological depths of her characters, offering readers a nuanced perspective on ambition and resilience. Her distinctive approach and profound empathy make her a significant voice in shōjo and shōnen-ai manga.

    Ôoku: The Inner Chambers, Vol. 9
    What Did You Eat Yesterday? Volume 17
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    Ôoku: The Inner Chambers, Vol. 11
    Ôoku: The Inner Chambers, Vol. 10
    Ooku: The Inner Chambers, Vol. 19
    • 2025

      The narrative weaves a blend of sweetness, fascination, and bitterness, showcasing the author's remarkable storytelling skills. It promises an engaging experience that captivates readers, making it a worthwhile addition to their reading list.

      What Did You Eat Yesterday? 22
    • 2024

      "A story that is by turns sweet, fascinating, and bitter, seasoned with all of the skill of a talented author and worth your time." - Anime News Network From the James Tripee Award Winning author, Fumi Yoshinaga, comes a casual romance between two 40-year-old men and the many meals they share together. A trying day at court, the aches and pains of aging, and the rising cost of living put Shiro through quite the wringer. Kenji is also in for a few surprises, as discussions about the future and an unexpected New Year’s visit to his family’s home lead to some shocking revelations and an unforeseen proposal. Fortunately, the two always have the comfort of a meal made with love to see them through. Good thing, too, because when a premarital quarrel threatens to torpedo Gilbert/Wataru and Kohinata’s wedding plans, it’s up to Shiro and Kenji to find a way to save their friends’ happiness—without putting their own relationship at risk.

      What Did You Eat Yesterday? 21
    • 2023

      Wedding bells are in the air as Gilbert/Wataru and Kohinata begin preparing for their upcoming nuptials. Pushed to his limit by the stress of finding an LGBTQ+-friendly venue and getting wedding-hot, Gilbert turns to his good friends Shiro and Kenji for the comforting company and soul food he knows he can rely on. This save-the-date announcement also means Shiro can finally broach a conversation years in the making with Kenji, and colors a significant step he takes in connecting his family with his life partner. And because when it rains it pours, big changes are also in store for Shiro at work...

      What Did You Eat Yesterday? 20
    • 2022

      In Eisner-nominated Fumi Yoshinaga's alternative history of Edo-era Japan, the men of Japan are dying out, and the women have taken up the reigns of power- including the shogun's seat!

      Ooku: The Inner Chambers, Vol. 19
    • 2022

      From the James Tripee Award Winning author, Fumi Yoshinaga, comes a casual romance between two 40-year-old men and the many meals they share together. A hard-working middle-aged gay couple in Tokyo come to enjoy the finer moments of life through food. After long days at work, either in the law firm or the hair salon, Shiro and Kenji will always have down time together by the dinner table, where they can discuss their troubles, hash out their feelings and enjoy delicately prepared home cooked meals!

      What Did You Eat Yesterday? Volume 18
    • 2022

      Shiro is the managing partner at a law firm, and he de-stresses every day after work by cooking with his live-in boyfriend Kenji. They’ve been together for almost two decades now, and while they’re no longer as lovey-dovey as they used to be (they’re in their late fifties, after all), their relationship is nothing but peaceful. But what happens when the two of them suddenly bump into Kenji’s ex, who just so happens to be a buff and handsome-looking guy?

      What Did You Eat Yesterday? 19
    • 2021

      What Did You Eat Yesterday?, Volume 16

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.2(98)Add rating

      Two rather long-awaited encounters unfold in this installment of Fumi Yoshinaga’s heartwarming slice-of-gay-life series. After fifteen years of living together, Shiro meets Kenji’s family for the first time over dinner at a high-end unagi restaurant. Meanwhile, Kenji finally gets to know Kayoko, one of Shiro’s few friends, after a chance encounter at the supermarket. A rare argument breaks out, and circumstances both at work and at home continue to change for Shiro, but what remains a constant is the hearty meals the two of them share at the end of each day.

      What Did You Eat Yesterday?, Volume 16
    • 2021

      What Did You Eat Yesterday? Volume 15

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.1(113)Add rating

      From the James Tiptree Award winning author, Fumi Yoshinaga, comes a casual romance between two 40-year-old men and the many meals they share together. A hard-working middle-aged gay couple in Tokyo experience new challenges both at work and at home. While Kenji struggles to adjust to his new position at the salon, Shiro has unexpected conversations with his parents about the future. Concerns about weight gain also lead to an overhauling of their long-established Christmas menu. In this volume, we see Shiro and Kenji themselves start to get on in years as they come to enjoy the simple joys of healthy home-cooked meals.

      What Did You Eat Yesterday? Volume 15
    • 2021

      From the James Tripee Award Winning author, Fumi Yoshinaga, comes a casual romance between two 40-year-old men and the many meals they share together. This slice-of-life series follows the ordinary lives of a middle-aged, gay couple and the ever-changing, delicious variety of homecooked meals they share. Shiro and Kenji are now well past their youthful years, and with a stable relationship and a stable career for them both, what could possibly go wrong? But Kenji finds himself in a bind one evening after a few drinks with one of his hair salon regulars. Meanwhile, a mysterious and beautiful woman greets Shiro with a friendly smile on the street during their grocery shopping, and Shiro insists that he doesn’t know her.

      What Did You Eat Yesterday? Volume 17
    • 2021

      In Eisner-nominated Fumi Yoshinaga’s alternative history of Edo-era Japan, the men of Japan are dying out, and the women have taken up the reigns of power—including the shogun’s seat! In Edo period Japan, a strange new disease called the Redface Pox has begun to prey on the country's men. Within eighty years of the first outbreak, the male population has fallen by seventy-five percent. Women have taken on all the roles traditionally granted to men, even that of the shogun. The men, precious providers of life, are carefully protected. And the most beautiful of the men are sent to serve in the shogun's Inner Chamber... Prince Kazu had expected to hate her life in Edo, but her marriage to the shogun Iemochi unexpectedly became a source of true comfort in her life. But now tragedy has destroyed her fragile happiness, and Prince Kazu must struggle alone to find some solace in the shattered remnants of that brief joy.

      Ōoku, vol. 18