日日べんとう [Nichi Nichi Bentou] #1

The cover of this charming slice-of-life manga from Shueisha sets the tone perfectly: a warm, bespectacled young woman savors what appears to be a delicious tamagoyaki from a wooden bento box, chopsticks in hand and sheer delight on her face. By Miako Sano, Nichi Nichi Bentou clearly celebrates the everyday joy of homemade lunches with a gentle, inviting aesthetic — soft linework, a polka-dot blouse, and a delicate floral accent completing the cozy mood. If food manga with heart and quiet charm is your thing, this first volume looks like a thoroughly satisfying place to start.