Kodansha Co., Ltd. The setting is a famous restaurant with long lines! The first volume of “Foodies,” a “food review battle manga” from the original author of “Drops of God,” goes on sale today, Monday, October 20th!

[Kodansha Ltd.] Set in a famous restaurant with long lines! The first volume of “Foodies,” a food review battle manga from the original author of “Kami no Shizuku,” goes on sale today, Monday, October 20th! ​
Kodansha Co., Ltd. Press release: October 20, 2025 To Members of the Press Set in a famous restaurant with long lines! The first volume of “Foodies,” a “food review battle manga” from the original author of “Kami no Shizuku,” goes on sale today, Monday, October 20th! EXILE SHOKICHI, one of the biggest food buffs in the entertainment industry, helps us choose restaurants and menus! A sizzling gourmet drama with food reviews that bring out the deliciousness!
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The first volume of “Foodies,” currently serialized in Kodansha’s “Comic DAYS,” will be released on Monday, October 20th. [Synopsis] Takumi Itadaki, grandson of a legendary chef, vs. Kai Kamijiki, his rival’s son. To create the No. 1 food review website, Takumi wants a gourmet with a godly palate to write the most delicious “food reports” exclusively for his company’s website… A fierce battle between Takumi and Kai begins in an attempt to win over the unique foodie to their side! A combination of “Drops of God,” shounen manga-style battles, and SHOKICHI creates a new and unprecedented style! ■ Super Delicious Point 1. The original story is by Aki Nao (aka Kibayashi Shin), known for the best-selling wine manga “Kami no Shizuku” and “Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo.” This veteran of the manga world is finally bringing us this long-awaited food drama. ■Super Delicious Point 2. A new and unprecedented take on the gourmet manga genre: a food review battle set at real restaurants, depicted in a shonen manga-style style! ■Super Delicious Point 3. EXILE SHOKICHI, a serious foodie who even hosts his own food events, provided full cooperation in selecting restaurants and menu items! Only gourmet restaurants that SHOKICHI highly recommends were interviewed and featured in the film.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/1719/7780/1719-7780-fb1de7866b925a9f06b85aa2afe769ae-451×339.jpg SHOKICHI carefully checks the galley proofs. “I’m so happy to be involved in the manga production of my long-awaited dream!” he says. ■ “Foodies” is currently being serialized sizzling hot in “Comic DAYS”! https://comic-days.com/episode/2550912965979479118 [Bibliographic Information] “Foodies” Volume 1 Manga: Atsushi Nakanishi / Original Story: Nao Aki / Original Concept and Research Cooperation: Shokichi Release Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 Price: ¥792 (tax included)