Sweetness and Lightning Series

A single dad and a little girl learn the magic of cooking to bring families together in this manga that inspired a hit anime.


Ages 13 and up.

Scenes from a Life

Ever since losing his wife, high school teacher Kôhei Inuzuka has raised his daughter Tsumugi alone. But what once seemed like an impossible task has become possible, as Kôhei’s friendship with his student Kotori has led all three of them to discover the delight of food and cooking. But when Kôhei has a health scare of his own, their hard-won happiness will face its greatest test…

A single dad and a little girl learn the magic of cooking to bring families together in this manga that inspired a hit anime.


Ages 13 and up.

You Can’t Make an Omelet…

The older Tsumugi gets, the stronger her personality and preferences become. As a responsible single dad, Kôhei always does his best to keep up, but sometimes desperate measures are necessary–like the classic Japanese comfort food, a rice omelet. Later, Kotori’s on the brink of making a big decision, and she won’t be the only one affected by it. But no matter how things turn out, with Kôhei and Tsumugi in her life, good food and good company are never far away.

A single dad and a little girl learn the magic of cooking to bring families together in this manga that inspired a hit anime.

Ages 13 and up.

Growing Pains

Tsumugi’s growing up fast, and the more she wants to do, the more complications Kôhei has to deal with–from misunderstandings at school to the major milestone of Tsumugi’s first bicycle. Kotori’s life is getting busier, too, and it’s not just because of her burgeoning ambitions: Her family situation may be about to change. But despite all the hustle and bustle of their lives, the delights of food and cooking (sukiyaki, udon, and more!) sustain all three.

A single dad, a little girl, and a quirky teenager learn about food’s power to help people grow and love!

First grade is a time for new adventures for Tsumugi—from cutting her hair, to meeting a new relative for the first time, and even trying her hand at cooking all by herself! Tsumugi seems eager to try new things on her own, but Kôhei can’t help but feel anxious, wondering if Tsumugi is growing up too fast. And when Tsumugi asks her father if he is ever going to get remarried, how will he respond? Does this mean Tsumugi is ready to move on from her mother—and if so, what about Kôhei?

“This season’s number one feel-good anime! Grade A.” -Anime News Network

“A beautifully drawn story about comfort food and family and grief, it’s a delightful read. Recommended.” -Otaku USA Magazine

A single dad, a little girl, and a quirky teenager learn about food’s power to help people grow and love!

Tsumugi’s started elementary school, and it’s one new experience after another. She’s excited to try the all-important school lunch, but she’ll have to get used to some new rules—eating at school isn’t like eating at home. Then, the ability of sandwiches to mend a broken friendship is put to the test, even as Kotori braces herself for an important decision. Finally, it’s time for Tsumugi’s first athletics festival—her world just keeps getting bigger!

“This season’s number one feel-good anime! Grade A.” -Anime News Network

“A beautifully drawn story about comfort food and family and grief, it’s a delightful read. Recommended.” -Otaku USA Magazine

The Truth is Complicated

Tsumugi is now in kindergarten, and as she grows up, her questions are becoming more complicated. Her curiosity about her mother leads to a quiet search for an old photo album that brings up memories as beautiful as they are poignant—but when a character in her favorite TV show dies, she begins to ask about “heaven” and “hell,” and Kohei will have to find a way to answer. But as always, home cooking— like candied chestnuts, oyakodon, and somen noodles poured down a bamboo flume—is a balm for the wounded souls of father and daughter alike.

A single dad, a little girl, and a quirky teenager learn about food’s power to help people grow and love!

When a stray cat strolls into Kohei and Tsumugi’s life, it immediately becomes a source of both delight and drama. Then, as summer vacation draws to a close, Tsumugi brings her friends Yuuka and Hana on a camping trip. But when Yuuka and Hana get into a fight, it’s up to the ever-resourceful Tsumugi to figure out how to patch things up!

“This season’s number one feel-good anime! Grade A.” -Anime News Network

“A beautifully drawn story about comfort food and family and grief, it’s a delightful read. Recommended.” -Otaku USA Magazine

A single dad, a little girl, and a quirky teenager learn about food’s power to help people grow and love!

Kohei and Tsumugi have been spending peaceful days in the kitchen, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any bumps in the road. Tsumugi has lots of chances to be a big girl with responsibilities, from running her first errand to wearing her first fancy dress. But when she makes some yummy mochi for a classmate whose mother is sick, it brings back painful memories. Kohei must balance protecting his daughter against letting her grow up and discover things on her own. The trials both in and out of the kitchen show that even grown-ups like Kohei and Kotori have their own lessons to learn—and it’s Tsumugi’s turn to be the teacher!

“This season’s number one feel-good anime! Grade A.” -Anime News Network

“A beautifully drawn story about comfort food and family and grief, it’s a delightful read. Recommended.” -Otaku USA Magazine

A single dad, a little girl, and a quirky teenager learn about food’s power to help people grow and love!

Thanks to his friendship and gourmet partnership with his student, Kotori, single father Kohei Inuzuka is trying his best to continue making new, home-cooked meals for his young daughter, Tsumugi. But cooking doesn’t always come easy. Can Kohei master the ginger pork he’s been struggling to make? Can a batch of sweet potato crepes cheer Tsumugi up after a fight with her friends leaves her down in the dumps?

“This season’s number one feel-good anime! Grade A.” -Anime News Network

“A beautifully drawn story about comfort food and family and grief, it’s a delightful read. Recommended.” -Otaku USA Magazine

A single dad, a little girl, and a quirky teenager learn about food’s power to help people grow and love!

The unlikely trio of Kohei, Kotori, and Tsumugi continue their cooking camaraderie—but there are new challenges on the horizon, both culinary and otherwise. It’s exam season, which is stressful for both Kohei the teacher and Kotori, his student. Then, Kohei gets sick, and Tsumugi’s a little too determined to take care of her dad. And there’s a big change coming in Kotori’s life, which might put an end to the trio’s kitchen time for good…

“This season’s number one feel-good anime! Grade A.” -Anime News Network

“A beautifully drawn story about comfort food and family and grief, it’s a delightful read. Recommended.” -Otaku USA Magazine

The Thrill of Dumplings, the Agony of Veggies

Kohei is a widower; his wife having passed away, he’s working hard to raise his rambunctious daughter Tsumugi on his own. But it’s gotten a bit easier thanks to a new friendship with his student, Kotori. Together, the two of them are teaching themselves – and each other – how to cook. Though they’ve had some successes, their greatest challenges await. Can they convince Tsumugi to eat the green peppers she loathes so much? And can Kohei bring himself to try making a recipe that was his late wife’s specialty?

“This season’s number one feel-good anime! Grade A.” -Anime News Network

“A beautifully drawn story about comfort food and family and grief, it’s a delightful read. Recommended.”  -Otaku USA Magazine

A Recipe for Family

Having lost his wife, math teacher Kôhei Inuzuka is doing his best to raise his young daughter Tsumugi as a single father. He’s pretty bad at cooking and doesn’t have a huge appetite to begin with, but chance brings his little family and one of his students, Kotori Iida, together for homemade adventures. With those three cooks in the kitchen, it’s no wonder this dinner table drama is so delicious.