Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill: Volume 1 (Manga)

Name: Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill: Volume 1 (Manga)
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SKU: 9781718337817
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By Kevin Chen and Ren Eguchi and Akagishi K

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When Mukohda Tsuyoshi is summoned to a world of swordplay and sorcery, he's pumped to go on the adventure of a lifetime! Just one problem: he's summoned by mistake! Not only is he not one of the three heroes, his stats are also laughable. Looks like... Read More

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With his modern Earth-borne knowledge and a very special skill, Mukohda brings something unexpected to the table in this medieval world: delicious cooking! With the absurd ability to buy ingredients and seasonings from back home, Mukohda decides to turn his attention to both magical adventures and culinary delights.

In Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill: Volume 1 (Manga), follow Mukohda as he navigates this strange new land, not with sword and sorcery, but with a delectable dish and his absurd skill!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781718337817

Publisher: J-Novel Club

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: J-Novel Club

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 180

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