Shōta no Sushi | Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen | Daisuke Terasawa

Original published manga page by Daisuke Terasawa from Shōta no Sushi (将太の寿司), serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine.

Following the success of Mr. Ajikko (1986–1989), Daisuke Terasawa returned to the world of Japanese cuisine with Shōta no Sushi, first published in 1992. The series follows Shōta Sekiguchi, a young apprentice sushi chef determined to master his craft, combining traditional Japanese culinary culture with the intense rivalries and dramatic storytelling of shōnen manga.

This original page takes us away from the kitchen and into a Japanese fishing harbour, where Shōta and his companions face a violent storm. The dramatic composition with the turbulent sea, fishing boats and heavy rainfall, demonstrates Terasawa's ability to turn even the sourcing of fresh ingredients into an adventure.

Shōta no Sushi became one of Terasawa's best-known works in Japan and was followed by Shōta no Sushi: Zenkoku Taikai-hen (1997–2000)

Size: 27 x 39 cm
Media: Pencil, ink & zip-a-tone on paper
Condition: Very good