Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu (2018 Udon) Manga comic books
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Published Sep 2018 by Udon Comics.$9.99
Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. A Japanese style pub called "Nobu" exists in a back alley of the fictional medieval European city of Eiteriach. Its customers? A pair of slacker soldiers, a spoiled heiress, an uptight tax collector, and more... When the citizens of this strange world sit down to enjoy some unfamiliar Japanese cuisine, their troubles simply melt away... The curtain rises on this otherworldly eatery and the gourmet fantasy about to unfold within! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 164 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $12.99.
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Published Nov 2018 by Udon Comics.$9.99
$9.99
Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. Japanese-style pub "Nobu" is open for business in an odd, foreign world, and the ever-welcoming Shinobu and Chief are happy to serve up unusually tasty bar food to an array of strange customers. A little thief, an obnoxious messenger, and a pair of squabbling craftsmen are all ready to chow down! Kisu tempura, sashimi, omusoba, and shuto and more are on the menu... The delicious aromas of food and drink bring everyone together in this gourmet tale of humanity! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $12.99.
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Published Apr 2019 by Udon Comics.$9.99
$9.99
Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. It's another day and another round of colorful customers at the Japanese-style pub "Nobu". Shinobu and company can contend with moody guild masters and a spy from a foreign land, but what about a wicked tycoon who threatens the very restaurant...?! It doesn't matter who you are or where you're from - in this otherworldly slice-of-life story, patrons get treated to delicious flounder netsuke, potato salad, ajifurai... and a cold mug of "whatsontapp"! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 196 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $12.99.
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Published Oct 2019 by Udon Comics.$9.99
$9.99
Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. Business is booming for Izakaya Nobu, with more regular custoemrs than ever. A number of women are dropping by for relaxing meals, including the capable waterworks guildmaster, a storied mercenary, and the witch of the woods. The menu showcases the ever-popular "Pot of Odin," sanama shioyaki, tako kara-age, ushiojiru, purin... but you'll be having "the usual," right? The otherworldly gourmet fantasy continues to bring a huge variety of dishes and diners together! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $12.99.
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Published Nov 2019 by Udon Comics.$10.99
$10.99
Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. It's autumn in Eiteriach, and the season brings with it new ingredients and fresh encounters. Like an uptight priest who only loosens up after some eggplant agebitashi, or a mysterious, self-styled minstrel, who starts waxing poetic after a plate of tempura... Not to mention the ups and downs of Berthold and Hermina, who enjoy the blissful pairing of squid and pumpkin in a "couple's boil"...!! Chief's array of autumn flavors bring smiling faces together in this gourmet fantasy! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 164 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $13.99.
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Published Feb 2020 by Udon Comics.$10.99
$10.99
Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. Nobu's warm oshibori towels are just the thing on a cold autumn's night. There are new faces dropping by, and Chief's working on new dishes as well. There's a chef who appreciates Nobu's stewed food, a bard who senses that Chief is feeling lost, and even a monk sent by the church to investigate rumors of witches...!? Chawanmushi, dashimaki tamago, hamburg steak... This volume is packed with more flavors from Nobu! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $13.99.
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Published Jun 2020 by Udon Comics.$10.99
$10.99
Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. Winter has come to the old capital of Eiteriach. Customers have been few and far between ever since baseless rumors started spreading about Nobu being a den of witches, and now, rumormonger Damien and Archbishop Rodrigo have come to finish off our favorite establishment! Damien thinks he'll finally have his revenge on Nobu, but Ingrid is prepared to face him in a war of words!! Get ready for clam sakamushi, atsukan, nikujaga stew... because even when the going gets tough, Nobu never skimps on exemplary food and service! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 164 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $13.99.
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Published Oct 2021 by Udon Comics.$11.99
$11.99
Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. "I know what it is I want to do." With that declaration, Hans set forth on a new path in life. One that leads him away from the barracks and towards Izakaya Nobu, of all places. He's determined to become a chef, but Chief, Shinobu, and his father Laurenz might have some thoughts about that... Oden, buridaikon, donabedofu... volume 8 carves a new step forward with a menu full of piping hot dishes for winter! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 156 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $14.99.
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Published Dec 2021 by Udon Comics.$11.99
$11.99
Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. Jean the Euryan spy has submitted a report about his past dining experience at Nobu. Though nobody believes him, Queen Regent Celestine gives him one last chance to prove himself, so Jean sets off to investigate Nobu once more...! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 162 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $14.99.
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Published Mar 2022 by Udon Comics.$11.99
$11.99
Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. Berthold has found himself stuck with an overabundance of both smoked and dried squid! Perhaps the staff at Nobu can come up with a few bright ideas to put it to use! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 164 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $14.99.
