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Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits #7
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 7
Aoi Tsubaki inherited her grandfather’s ability to see spirits—and his massive debt to them! Now she’s been kidnapped and taken to Kakuriyo, the spirit world, to make good on his bill. Her options: marry the head of the inn her grandfather trashed, or get eaten by demons. But Aoi isn’t the type to let spirits push her around, and she’s determined to redeem her grandfather’s IOU on her own terms!
After the chaos of being kidnapped and falling ill, Aoi is enjoying the chance to relax and create new recipes for Yūgao’s menu. As usual, the ayakashi of Tenjin-ya love everything she makes and their enthusiasm is invigorating. But nothing is simple in Kakuriyo, and even a day off comes with strange encounters and odd new information.
After the chaos of being kidnapped and falling ill, Aoi is enjoying the chance to relax and create new recipes for Yūgao’s menu. As usual, the ayakashi of Tenjin-ya love everything she makes and their enthusiasm is invigorating. But nothing is simple in Kakuriyo, and even a day off comes with strange encounters and odd new information.
144 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2021
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May 13, 2022
You can’t just tease an Aoi/ Odana dinner date and NOT GIVE IT TO ME??? Unfair these volumes are so short!
December 31, 2021
Spoilers ahead for the earlier volumes
It opens with Aoi's baking bread. As she prepares for the festivities, the guest of the last volume, the human woman who married into their royalty, comes to give her advice as one human woman, a grandmother, to a younger one who will marry in as well. (She is not quite convinced at Aoi's declaration that she won't.)
She accepts a valuable gift that is a tradition from one human bride to another, tries the bread on various other employees, and learns about the odanna's leaving for a trip.
It opens with Aoi's baking bread. As she prepares for the festivities, the guest of the last volume, the human woman who married into their royalty, comes to give her advice as one human woman, a grandmother, to a younger one who will marry in as well. (She is not quite convinced at Aoi's declaration that she won't.)
She accepts a valuable gift that is a tradition from one human bride to another, tries the bread on various other employees, and learns about the odanna's leaving for a trip.
January 4, 2022
So happy to finally have a new volume of Kakuriyo. I hope they start releasing more frequently.
April 27, 2022
Links to my reviews for each available volume as follows:
Volume 1: 4 best nine-tailed fox character stars
Volume 2: 4 Beauty and the Beast but make it Spirited Away stars
Volume 3: 4 how can spiders be this endearing? stars
Volume 4: 4 foodie stars
Volume 5: 5 just who is Aoi's grandpa, Shiro? stars
Volume 6: 4 pretty art stars
Volume 7: 5 I need more of Kakuriyo stars
...just as key secrets and backstories are about to be spilled, the subject is changed and the volume has ended. I've finally reached the end of published volumes so, VOLUME 8 WHEN ?
I NEED ANSWERS (but I will also forgive them for drip feeding me juicy information parcels because the cute interactions and fawning over good food in between make me very happy). As much as Aoi and the Odanna's relationship is shrouded in secrets, I'm still rooting for their genuine friendship:
Mayhaps it is time to watch the anime.
Volume 1: 4 best nine-tailed fox character stars
Volume 2: 4 Beauty and the Beast but make it Spirited Away stars
Volume 3: 4 how can spiders be this endearing? stars
Volume 4: 4 foodie stars
Volume 5: 5 just who is Aoi's grandpa, Shiro? stars
Volume 6: 4 pretty art stars
Volume 7: 5 I need more of Kakuriyo stars
...just as key secrets and backstories are about to be spilled, the subject is changed and the volume has ended. I've finally reached the end of published volumes so, VOLUME 8 WHEN ?
I NEED ANSWERS (but I will also forgive them for drip feeding me juicy information parcels because the cute interactions and fawning over good food in between make me very happy). As much as Aoi and the Odanna's relationship is shrouded in secrets, I'm still rooting for their genuine friendship:
Mayhaps it is time to watch the anime.
February 18, 2022
I love this little series. Fantasy series are usually my cup of tea and this one is adorably wholesome.
This volume is pretty relaxed and similar to the others. Aoi makes some delicious food that the entire staff comes to try for the first time (bread!) and it is mentioned that since she helped keep the chef on staff a few volumes ago, the staff has warmed up to Aoi massively.
Lady Ritsuko shows up to see Aoi, thank her for the meal she made them a volume or two ago, and gifts her a beautiful stole that has some spiritual power to it. It is meant to be passed down from woman to woman, and Lady Ritsuko has taken a liking to Aoi. She tells Aoi her life story and discusses how they are both human women who are destined to be with supernatural men. She informs Aoi that her life has had struggles, but she is so happy and her husband is the love of her life. It’s very sweet and it’s nice to see Aoi have a real female friend who isn’t another staff member.
This volume was very simple and had a lot of setup, but it was fun as always. I really enjoy the world-building of this series and that’s the selling factor for me!
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This volume is pretty relaxed and similar to the others. Aoi makes some delicious food that the entire staff comes to try for the first time (bread!) and it is mentioned that since she helped keep the chef on staff a few volumes ago, the staff has warmed up to Aoi massively.
Lady Ritsuko shows up to see Aoi, thank her for the meal she made them a volume or two ago, and gifts her a beautiful stole that has some spiritual power to it. It is meant to be passed down from woman to woman, and Lady Ritsuko has taken a liking to Aoi. She tells Aoi her life story and discusses how they are both human women who are destined to be with supernatural men. She informs Aoi that her life has had struggles, but she is so happy and her husband is the love of her life. It’s very sweet and it’s nice to see Aoi have a real female friend who isn’t another staff member.
This volume was very simple and had a lot of setup, but it was fun as always. I really enjoy the world-building of this series and that’s the selling factor for me!
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July 30, 2022
I was annoyed with how this one ended because I have to wait so long for the next one! It was very anti-climactic. I did like how we got to see more of her memories and what did the ayakashi give her? Was he trying tp change her or sabotage her? I just want that plot to go faster. But all the bread was looking delicious. Actual food I'd like to recreate. Also, Aoi's conversation with Ginji was so interesting. I feel like I am being forever teased by this manga.... Ugh. Now that the Odanna is going to leave soon I'm sure something major is going to happen in the next two volumes. Hurry up and publish these books in English please!
June 2, 2022
These waffle back and forth, either super cute and interesting or just an illustrated cookbook. I’ll continue the series when more books are out of it I think. 3, not bad but didn’t hit me like the last few, stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 19, 2022
AND NOW THE LONG WAIT FOR VOL 8 BEGINS :sigh:
October 5, 2022
Peewee I love you
September 16, 2024
The wonders of bread are many.
March 25, 2023
this one was so lovely and comfy, just what i go to this series for <3
June 21, 2024
VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/mjnZoWzcGwg
I was thinking last night that I shouldn't call this a five-star read compared to some other things I've read this month, but no matter how I look at it, I would STILL say it's a five-star read.
I think it's because I'm so caught off guard by how much I love this series and how comforting the characters are. I just feel so at ease when I read it and feel a genuine bubble of happiness when I'm reading that I simply want more and more of it.
Is the series necessarily groundbreaking?
No, I don't think it is really, but it is deeply comforting, and for that, I'm giving it five stars.
I LOVED Lady Ritsuko! She is a wonderful character and I love how she is more or less taking on this mother-like role to Aoi. (Though I guess someone could argue that it's more of a grandmother role LOL) I think their friendship will be a great source of comfort for Aoi considering everything Lady Ritsuko shared about how women who have married and stayed in Kakuriyo.
I LOVED the special moment between Aoi and Ōdanna!! EEEEPPP! I think Aoi cares much more for him than she realizes, and I am totally here for it! <3
The chapters/parts with the bread were GOLD! I LOVED seeing everyone's reaction to homemade bread because it is so so so delicious! Truly, it has been my favorite "food" moment in the whole manga because everyone loves it and I'm like I would be the same way! LOL!
The only downside is this volume is so short, but I'm excited to keep reading!
I was thinking last night that I shouldn't call this a five-star read compared to some other things I've read this month, but no matter how I look at it, I would STILL say it's a five-star read.
I think it's because I'm so caught off guard by how much I love this series and how comforting the characters are. I just feel so at ease when I read it and feel a genuine bubble of happiness when I'm reading that I simply want more and more of it.
Is the series necessarily groundbreaking?
No, I don't think it is really, but it is deeply comforting, and for that, I'm giving it five stars.
I LOVED Lady Ritsuko! She is a wonderful character and I love how she is more or less taking on this mother-like role to Aoi. (Though I guess someone could argue that it's more of a grandmother role LOL) I think their friendship will be a great source of comfort for Aoi considering everything Lady Ritsuko shared about how women who have married and stayed in Kakuriyo.
I LOVED the special moment between Aoi and Ōdanna!! EEEEPPP! I think Aoi cares much more for him than she realizes, and I am totally here for it! <3
The chapters/parts with the bread were GOLD! I LOVED seeing everyone's reaction to homemade bread because it is so so so delicious! Truly, it has been my favorite "food" moment in the whole manga because everyone loves it and I'm like I would be the same way! LOL!
The only downside is this volume is so short, but I'm excited to keep reading!
February 15, 2024
Aoi Tsubaki recovers from her illness and can spend a little time with her royal guest, Lady Ritsuko. She learns more about human-yokai pairings and the effects of living and eating in this realm. She also is able to spend a few quiet moments with the Odanna after a busy star festival. As the summer season starts, Tenjin-ya becomes busier and Aoi starts trying out different breads and recipes for a seasonal change at Yugao. Further, she is notified that she will enjoy her meal from the chef and stay in the Inn while the Odanna is away on a trip.
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This is a rather relaxed entry this time. The beats and ideas needed to happen to show the changing dynamic (less hostilities, more connections) but they don’t have much flow. It feels like filler explanations and setup. It’s also rather short with an abrupt ending. Part of that is the recipes and food art which fill so many panels when she experiments in the kitchen, but some of that is the literal page count for this volume. Wholesome and low key but a little repetitive and sparse. (2.5 stars)
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This is a rather relaxed entry this time. The beats and ideas needed to happen to show the changing dynamic (less hostilities, more connections) but they don’t have much flow. It feels like filler explanations and setup. It’s also rather short with an abrupt ending. Part of that is the recipes and food art which fill so many panels when she experiments in the kitchen, but some of that is the literal page count for this volume. Wholesome and low key but a little repetitive and sparse. (2.5 stars)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 15, 2022
Ah I had forgotten that this series was originally a light novel. I expect that the anime plot is based off that, in which case I would anticipate the manga will follow a similar path.
I had forgotten but they do show a crucial moment with Aoi and her at Ayakashi savior from her childhood in both the anime and manga, although in different ways.
I hope we don’t have to wait a year or more for the next volume, but considering how slow the manga has been releasing that’s what I expect. I may try to read the light novel in Japanese (I don’t think there’s an English fan translation, but I may look again).
There’s some things that the anime does a little better than the manga (but if it is off the novels that could be way, along with the fact that it has music and color, which brings the beautiful world to life. Some scenes look straight out of a painting), but there’s a lot about it that makes me prefer the manga.
Either way, I’d forgotten how magical this series feels and I wish that the novels would get translated too into English.
I had forgotten but they do show a crucial moment with Aoi and her at Ayakashi savior from her childhood in both the anime and manga, although in different ways.
I hope we don’t have to wait a year or more for the next volume, but considering how slow the manga has been releasing that’s what I expect. I may try to read the light novel in Japanese (I don’t think there’s an English fan translation, but I may look again).
There’s some things that the anime does a little better than the manga (but if it is off the novels that could be way, along with the fact that it has music and color, which brings the beautiful world to life. Some scenes look straight out of a painting), but there’s a lot about it that makes me prefer the manga.
Either way, I’d forgotten how magical this series feels and I wish that the novels would get translated too into English.
January 19, 2022
Aoi is starting to gain more friends at the inn. She receives a beautiful stole from a human guest and learns more about what it is like for humans to live in Kakuriyo long-term. The Ōdanna reveals a little bit more about Aoi's background she was unaware of, but is still keeping parts to himself. Aoi makes bread on a day the restaurant is closed and gets a lot of fans from the inn staff. And the Ōdanna arranges for Aoi to stay at the inn as a guest.
There's not a lot of action in this one, but there are some tantalizing reveals about humans in Kakuriyo and Aoi starts to notice how her situation has improved since she saved the chef's job and the restaurant's popularity has taken off. The bread parts made me hungry, and I loved the illustrations of the festival and summer scenery. Now the wait is on for Volume 8 to come out in English. A great series for foodies and those who enjoy Japanese fantasy/mythology.
No content issues in this one.
There's not a lot of action in this one, but there are some tantalizing reveals about humans in Kakuriyo and Aoi starts to notice how her situation has improved since she saved the chef's job and the restaurant's popularity has taken off. The bread parts made me hungry, and I loved the illustrations of the festival and summer scenery. Now the wait is on for Volume 8 to come out in English. A great series for foodies and those who enjoy Japanese fantasy/mythology.
No content issues in this one.
February 5, 2023
I guess 145ish page books are the norm now. I know I complain about this every volume since they started shrinking, but it's gross seeing these books get progressively shorter while the price stays the same. Really wish Viz would reconsider this practice and go back to 200 page volumes.
Anyways, because this volume is so so short it ends on a really weird and rather uninspired note. No cliff hanger, no finishing of a story arc, just randomly in the middle of Aoi's stay as a guest at Tenjin-ya. It just sorta stops.
Probably my least fav volume of the series so far since the pacing feels really off with this one. Highlights are obviously any interactions Aoi has with the Odanna since each and every one of those moments builds up their bond.
Anyways, because this volume is so so short it ends on a really weird and rather uninspired note. No cliff hanger, no finishing of a story arc, just randomly in the middle of Aoi's stay as a guest at Tenjin-ya. It just sorta stops.
Probably my least fav volume of the series so far since the pacing feels really off with this one. Highlights are obviously any interactions Aoi has with the Odanna since each and every one of those moments builds up their bond.
January 24, 2022
It's been so long! I've almost completely forgotten what's going on! I even forgot the main character's name! But, after a small refresher course I managed to find the file and blow off the dust. (I'm getting old...)
So... Aoi cooked food for an anniversary dinner for a bigshot ayakashi and his human wife. It turned out great, even though she got sick, and Yugao gets a budget increase plus Lady Ritsuko gives Aoi a special present. There's some nice moments of Aoi and Odanna, but the bread chapters made me hungry. I wanna eat it all.
So... Aoi cooked food for an anniversary dinner for a bigshot ayakashi and his human wife. It turned out great, even though she got sick, and Yugao gets a budget increase plus Lady Ritsuko gives Aoi a special present. There's some nice moments of Aoi and Odanna, but the bread chapters made me hungry. I wanna eat it all.
January 19, 2022
Aoi's cooking is highlighted as word of her cooking skill spreads. She and the Oodanna are becoming closer in each volume. Foods in this volume include a large selection of both savory and sweet breads, somen noodles, and an egg omelet sandwich.
The volume ends with Aoi entering the inn for a free stay including a set dinner and the use of the women's bath/spa facilities. The opinions of the inn's staff have softened towards Aoi and they are beginning to treat her with respect.
The volume ends with Aoi entering the inn for a free stay including a set dinner and the use of the women's bath/spa facilities. The opinions of the inn's staff have softened towards Aoi and they are beginning to treat her with respect.
January 9, 2022
Another great volume with some seriously delicious-looking food!! Aoi and the Odanna bond a bit more here (cuuute), and while nothing crazy happens, it’s a fun little break for the characters after the excitement of the kidnapping and special dinner in the last volume. All the different kinds of bread that Aoi makes looked sooo good!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 5, 2022
Już zdążyłam zapomnieć jak przyjemną historię opowiada Pensjonat w Zaświatach. Czytając ją zawsze czuje wewnętrzny spokój i mam wrażenie, że nic nie jest w stanie go zaburzyć.
Wydaje mi się jednak, że ten tom był do tej pory tym najspokojniejszym. Nic konkretnego się w nim nie wydarzyło, co nie zmienia faktu, że cieszę się każdą chwilą jaką spędziłam na jego czytaniu.
Wydaje mi się jednak, że ten tom był do tej pory tym najspokojniejszym. Nic konkretnego się w nim nie wydarzyło, co nie zmienia faktu, że cieszę się każdą chwilą jaką spędziłam na jego czytaniu.
January 29, 2022
Very little happened in this volume - it needs more substance or fluff IMO. I also dislike how abruptly a chapter ends - I am always taken off guard because it seems like we are in the middle of the scene and suddenly there’s a title page interrupting the flow.
March 4, 2022
Lots of quiet moments in this volume with pause for reflection. I enjoyed these moments and settled into the rhythm. It ticks up for the last part, which seems like an odd place to break, but overall it was a pleasant read. And now I'm craving pastries. 🤤
March 17, 2023
Okay, I'm enjoying this still, but I wish we'd focus on the plot more and less on the food. Like there are mysteries in the background we are just leaving on pause because she has to cook and explain everything about the food. Does every chapter need 2 recipes described?!
July 26, 2023
I love how she’s slowly starting to take care of the Master and getting used to that, even if she still insists she doesn’t wanna marry him! It’s obvious someone doesn’t want them married and I hope there’s more about that soon. These small volumes keep making me sad :(
October 15, 2023
Who knew bread would be so popular in the spirit world!? I can't wait to see her stay at the Inn. And it was hilarious to see the character's playing their proper roll, instead of their (sometimes) grumpy selves!
January 8, 2022
I can’t get enough of that beautiful manga with lots of cooking.
January 11, 2022
Too short. 😫
January 15, 2022
Great volume
I love that the manga version of this series includes lots of little moments that you don't see in the anime. Funny and cute, a great new volume in the series
I love that the manga version of this series includes lots of little moments that you don't see in the anime. Funny and cute, a great new volume in the series
January 17, 2022
4☆
Too short!! I wanted to read Odanna and Aoi's first dinner date! 🥰
Too short!! I wanted to read Odanna and Aoi's first dinner date! 🥰
January 30, 2022
It left off at a really weird point that didn't really feel like a conclusion. This volume was pretty short and it felt like not much happened
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