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See, I would accept that had he not also freaked out at the very start of the chapter and told the entire crew not to listen to a word that Yuzan says. I can't think of a time we've ever seen that kind of frothing at the mouth rabid anger and vitriol towards Yuzan, especially to total strangers...

I genuinely feel like screaming right now. I know I sound like a broken record, but I can’t help it! They devoted a whole chapter of this ridiculous arc just to glazing Yuzan, and turned Yamaoka into a screeching manchild to do it! Yamaoka used to be capable of admitting Yuzan had genuine skill...

Wait, Kariya actually ended up addressing it? I honestly just figured he was never going to explain it and just hope the readers would forget. I mean, it begs the question why it took him until 2014 to finally come back to this and try to retcon it into a more nuanced relationship, but still, at...

My issue is less Yuzan criticizing their ramen and more to do with that this is what happens every single arc at this point. Yamaoka puts his all into helping someone with a problem, Yuzan shows up and reveals the flaws, the flaws get fixed, and Yuzan gets the credit for the problem being...

Surprise sur-fucking-prise, Kaibara Yuzan is here to save the day again. You know, with only three parts left, I almost was convinced that he wasn't going to show up this time, but fool on me. Seriously, can we have one multi-chapter storyline where Yuzan doesn't show up? Just one? Is that too...

Ah, but you see, that would require Kariya to actually reference back to earlier chapters and arcs instead of pontificating on whatever new food trend or piece of trivia captured his attention at this particular moment. Who needs consistency and callbacks when you can just lecture the reader for...

Incredibly solid chapter that really took me back to the old days. Apart from the now obligatory slapstick, everyone was enjoyable, and this chapter reminded me why I liked and continue to like Tabata and Hanamura before they became solely dedicated to meddling with Kurita’s love life.

Maybe you’re right. I don’t know, he just felt exceptionally whiny this chapter. Maybe it’s me?

You know, it still baffles me how Koizumi's "developed" over the course of the series. His very first chapter had him as the only man in the company capable of opposing Ōhara at every turn and yet still rise up the ranks, and now he's just a pure kissass. I can't even remember how the transition...

It's very telling that they had to make Yamaoka exceptionally obnoxious this chapter in order for me to sort of understand where the ladies were coming from. Not that it's ever a justification, but man Yamaoka was at the worst I've seen him in a while.

Hm…mixed feelings here. On the one hand, it’s a really strong chapter on its own, with a good message and good research. But on the other hand, it’s weird seeing Tomii’s son being this articulate and well-reasoned given what we’ve seen of him previously. Plus, Yamaoka has in several chapters...

Finally, a draw I can actually be happy with! Although probably a big part in that is that the author didn't have Yuzan speechify about how the Ultimate Menu really lost but managed a draw by playing on the judges' hearts. But no, there was mutual respect, Yuzan kept his mouth shut, and it...

Yeah, I'll accept that explanation. Thanks!

I don't know, something about the way Hanasaki draws the Aboriginal Australians...it gives me blackface vibes. Maybe it's just me being overly critical, but the ultra-realistic faces, the lack of talking, it makes them look primitive, and not in a positive way. Again, could just be in my head...

Indeed. And if I'm being honest, if it was just the usual "cloud of dust" cartoony slapstick with Yamaoka getting a nondescript beating, I'd have been a little more okay with it. But this is the most realistically hurt I've seen Yamaoka drawn in quite some time, maybe even in the whole of the...

A fairly good chapter that was utterly ruined by Tabata and slapstick. Seriously, how in the fuck is anyone supposed to find Yamaoka literally concussed and bleeding funny?

I respectfully disagree. Or rather, I disagree that the sentiment you express here, which I do agree with, was effectively conveyed by this particular chapter and the Hot Pot Competition as a whole. The author seriously flip-flops on the judges' standards, and that's especially apparent when it...

I suppose that makes sense. I don't fully agree, but I see where you're coming from, and I don't fully disagree either.

Normally I, at the very least, wouldn't disagree, but in this case this whole chapter was a masterclass of Yamaoka's way with words and control of the situation. Without belittling Yuzan other than to say his Bizen example was incomplete, he masterfully managed to create a greater peace and a...

A) It’s not one dimensional, it’s valid trauma due to Yuzan being an abusive husband and father who worked his mother to death and who constantly condescends to him at every opportunity. B) Five Emperor Hotpots would be a cool concept…if the implicit nature of the challenge wasn’t to produce a...