16 July 2006

Itadakimasu!

It’s July! And when this month passes by, we can’t think of anything but the abrupt upcoming of autumn, rain spells, and of course, yummy food! Well, speaking of food, why not talk about it?

Meronpan (Melon Bread)
First, we have the most famous bakery confectionery product to date, Meronpan! This is usually seen being eaten by the famous loli heroine, Shana. A loaf of bread that’s crispy outside, but hot and soft inside, melon flavor of course (but in some countries, other fruit flavors are available as well). Perfect for snacktime, and maybe alongside some coffee when it rains outside!

Mt. Maple Milk

Kazuya Saotome of
Hand Maid May drinks this on a daily basis. Of course, milk is good for our body besides the calcium it gives. An ideal drink anytime, even before going to sleep.

Pocky

Why, yes! The infamous pretzels that was rather popularized on the show Onegai Teacher. Yummy, su
gar sprinkled, and then coated by either chocolate of fruit flavor. Good for snacktime as well, or when thinking for a good lesson plan or about some loved one.

Tomato Milk Juice
Of course, who wouldn’t note the peculiar drink of Negima’s Ayase Yue? Like the concoction says, it’s tomato juice, drenched with milk. May vary in flavors and mixes (according to Yue’s tastes, not to mention I drink peculiar drinks myself). Advisable to drink almost anywhere.

Pollack Roe Spaghetti

This one’s from Ai Yori Aoshi, spe
cifically, Tina Foster. It’s a type of spaghetti that uses a type of fish as meat. No tomato sauce, though. Best when it’s stormy outside, or when you’ve got a secret love all alone with you.

Bananas

Admit it, nothing beats natural stuff, especially on fresh fruits. Kaolla Su of Love Hina is your best bud when it comes to this. Great for snacks, and as a follow-up dessert after a good meal.

Hot Spring Buns

This infamous snack will remind you
of the cat robot Doraemon. This is also seen being eaten on some other famous anime and manga, notably on Love Hina, Mojacko, and even Midori no Hibi. Hot, steamed buns, with sweetened red bean or green bean filling. A good snack anytime, even while time traveling!

Pop Tarts

These classic delicacies are rather rare in Japan. Tarts in here usually cost high, and are rather hard to catch, since they only sell a few pieces on a certain basis (say, fifteen pieces a week). Varies on fruit flavors, but still, this one tops the confectionery list.

Mango Parfait

Well, this one goes for another Negima preference, notably as a sweet treat served at their local cafeteria, and a favorite delicacy by the Narutaki twins Fuka and Fumika. Although not advisable to be eaten at a rainy s
eason, this would a great cool addition to your food arsenal.

Well, there’s really more to note. But if we’re to scour the entirety of the anime and manga universe, it’s not going to end! Ah well, we have our own tastes and preferences on food, anyway. Thing is, that nice, little, personal favorite o
f a snack you’re holding might hold a good anime or manga secret, so better watch out!

Shana
(Shakugan no Shana)






The infamous pretzel snack Pocky.
(Onegai Teacher!)







Kaola Su
(Love Hina)




Yue Ayase
(Negima! Magister Negi Magi)