Cross-Border Manga Collaboration: 'Why Can't Pearls Be Put in Fried Rice?' Launches in Taiwan and Japan
The grand prize winner of the KadoKado novel-to-manga contest begins serialization, featuring a Japanese influencer reincarnated into a Taiwanese fried rice shop.
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KADOKAWA, Kadokawa Taiwan, and the KadoKado platform held a 'Novel to Manga Contest' in 2024. The grand prize winner of the Yuri category, titled 'Why Can't Pearls Be Put in Fried Rice?', begins its serialization today. The story follows Satsuki Shirai, a Japanese influencer and boba tea lover who accidentally reincarnates as the young owner of a traditional fried rice shop in Taiwan. Embracing her new life, she decides to experiment by adding her favorite 'pearls' to Taiwanese fried rice, leading to strong backlash from local diners. Kadokawa Taiwan stated that they are committed to fostering Taiwan-Japan creative exchanges. This work features Japanese manga artist Rui Kobatake as the illustrator, transforming the written story into a visual medium through international cooperation. The manga is now available on the BOOK☆WALKER platform and is scheduled to launch on the CCC Manga platform's international co-production section starting May 28.