Sweetness and Lightning Manga Volume 1

Looking for "real life" "School life" manga? This is it! Want a crash course in Japanese cuisine? This will get you there! Enjoy the laughs, spills, and the dealings with the hardships of life, all the while learn to cook and prepare food with a recipe after every chapter, I know I WILL! in "Sweetness and Lightning"!

Really cute manga. The anime is just as cute if not cuter. Plus you get to learn some new recipes to try. ;)

I saw the anime on "Crunchyroll" and fell in love with it so I thought I would check on the manga and I am happy I did.

Even thought I knew what was happening as I saw it animated it was nice to read the manga as well and I hoping to read the next volume soon.

If you are still debating to buy it you can read it on "crunchyroll"

A nice light-hearted manga that will bring your sweet tooth craving for food. If you have ever checked out the anime and didn't like it, be sure to try the manga still, as they are both very different in setup. Also, don't forget to eat before reading this manga, because if you do, you're going to get hungry real quick!

After seeing the anime I bought the first manga. The artstyle is a bit different from the anime, but the manga has some stories that are not in the anime. I highly recommend see the anime on crunchyroll. If you like and wanted more then buy the manga to help support.

Alright, I have a soft spot for cooking manga of all kinds, but with the volume of material that is coming over, it can be difficult deciding what to pick up.
This title is a decision that I do not regret at all.
The characters are fresh, the story draws you in, and the little cookbook sections designed for a child to understand are golden.
I am looking forward to following along with this story for quite some time :)

sweetness and lighting is exactly what the title suggest, a sweet fluffy about a single dad slowly connecting with those around him via his daughter, strung along by your habitual dramatic spikes. I'm happy to say it does both great. The drama and comedy will definitely be hit or miss, but when the drama hits it can hit in a very poignant and heartfelt manner. If your looking for a mostly feel good story about overcoming grief, then look no further

I picked up this series hoping to get a unique slice of life manga. After reading the entire thing, I can confidently say it's one of the most wholesome and unique manga I've ever read. It's got so many cute moments in it, not to mention great art and writing. Definitely a must-read for anyone who likes these kinds of genres, so give it a try.

Just a wholesome good time about family and childhood and cooking.
Like all cooking gimmick titles, you'll learn a lot about food if you're up for it. The sweet story of a single dad and his growing daughter is worth sticking around for too, and the added layer of him helping a high school student with cooking lessons doesn't take anything away from it.
Side note, I really appreciate how this didn't dip into moe or a romance between student and teacher like so many set-ups like this tend to swerve into. There's at best just a bare far future suggestion of a lasting relationship but you don't even have to pay attention to that stuff if you don't want. There's lots of tender feelings all around, not least the warmth of a good meal shared with good memories.

I originally watched the anime first and absolutely loved it. So picking up the manga was a no brainer. Like others have said, this is a very wholesome and heartwarming manga. I will even say that I got a little emotional myself reading this. It's not the most eventful story, but sometimes it's nice to slow down and enjoy a relaxing tale. Honestly, if you've watched the anime or want a wholesome manga about a dad cooking food for his daughter, then I would absolutely suggest picking this one up.

This is super cute and sweet with a deft touch of grief and loneliness. Food is the star here and each chapter ends with an easy to read and follow recipe. The circumstances under which teacher and student come together is a bit awkward, but child Tsumugi is the saving grace with her exuberance and vibrant love of food. I hope future volumes blend the story into the cooking a bit better. Overall, this is a light and fun read about cooking with love, eating with family, and friends, and overcoming loneliness in unexpected places.

I can't be alone in feeling like retreating into a warm cocoon from the constant frenetic pace of our times. Too much information, light, and sound. I often seek something slower and more comforting. Manga in general gives that to me, and I feel blessed to have discovered it.

But some manga is more cozy than others and this one really tops the charts! It is like a warm bowl of food on a cold and rainy day. With good friends who are struggling to make it through life, just like you. And a child you just want all the best for.

It doesn't get much more wholesome than this!

Sweetness and Lightning gave me huge nostalgic feelings for the times when I was learning to cook as a kid. I still love cooking now and watching someone go through the challenge of learning to the confidence that a successful meal gives them is wonderful. If the kitchen is your happy place and if food is what connects you and your family then I recommend this manga. It will make your heart happy. :)