A Sickly High School Boy Becomes a Tiny Elf!? 'Elf-san's Magical Restaurant: Reincarnated as the Fairy Queen, But First, I'll Leisurely Cook Up a Storm!' Releases Today, May 2nd!
Takeshobo announces the release of Volume 1 of 'Elf-san's Magical Restaurant,' a fantasy gourmet manga about a sickly high school boy who reincarnates as a tiny elf girl in another world, enjoying delicious food and a slow life. The protagonist, Mel, uses her spiritual powers to defeat mysterious dark mists while building a warm daily life, fulfilling her unfulfilled desires from her previous life.
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Takeshobo Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Sumitaka Miyata) will release Volume 1 of 'Elf-san's Magical Restaurant: Reincarnated as the Fairy Queen, But First, I'll Leisurely Cook Up a Storm!' (Original Story: Yakao Orimu; Art: Yuta Konatsu) on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
'Elf-san's Magical Restaurant: Reincarnated as the Fairy Queen, But First, I'll Leisurely Cook Up a Storm!' Volume 1 Book Cover
■ Synopsis
Kio ended his life alone in a quiet hospital room, leaving behind his attachment to food—or so he thought. But when he woke up, he had reincarnated as an elf girl in another world!? In his second life, named Mel, he was taken in by a kind couple running a tavern, savoring the happiness of eating delicious meals every day! However, one day, he was tasked with defeating a mysterious black haze that only he could see...!? An leisurely gourmet life in another world, now open for business ♪
■ Highlights
In his previous life, Kio was sickly, but in this life, he grows up healthy and energetic as a 'child of spirits,' loved by all. His childlike expressions and gestures, and the meticulously drawn dishes, are irresistible! Eating heartily without reservation, laughing, crying... you can't help but smile at his sight. One day, feeling down in front of spoiled meat, Mel realizes she has the power to see spirits. Her brave struggle with her small body to drive away the mysterious black haze that spoils food is another highlight. He gets to fully enjoy delicious meals that were impossible in his previous life, and the encounters with new friends and warm daily life gently touch his heart. You'll surely want to cheer on Mel as she gradually achieves a fulfilling life!
■ Author Information
● Original Story: Yakao Orimu
'Elf-san's Magical Restaurant: Reincarnated as the Fairy Queen, But First, I'll Leisurely Cook Up a Storm!' All 3 volumes currently on sale.
● Manga: Yuta Konatsu
Debuted with 'That Apartment Comes with a Zashiki-warashi...'. Other works include 'Me and the Doll and the Wandering Girl,' 'Kimi no Kaori,' 'It's Your Fault, You Natural Idiot, That You Don't Fall for My Perfect and Best Self!', etc.
Author's X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/yuta_572
■ Bookstore Purchase Bonus List
Book Ace... 1c paper
COMIC ZIN... Illustration card
Melonbooks... Illustration card
Comic Seymour... 1P bonus
Digital stores... 1P bonus
■ Serialization Site 'Takecomic!' Information
Updated daily! A web comic site operated by Takeshobo Co., Ltd.!
'Made in Abyss,' 'Imaizumi-san's House Seems to Be a Gathering Place for Gyarus ~DEEP~,' 'Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete,' 'Pop Team Epic,' and more popular series are currently being serialized.
Official Website: https://takecomic.jp/
Editorial Department Official X
Takecomic! Editorial Department [Official]: https://x.com/takecomic_hen
Takecomic! Editorial Department 2 [Official]: https://x.com/takecomic_hen2
■ Trial Reading
Enjoy the continuation on 'Takecomic!': https://takecomic.jp/series/ad4132ee2bb69
'Elf-san's Magical Restaurant: Reincarnated as the Fairy Queen, But First, I'll Leisurely Cook Up a Storm!' Volume 1 Book Cover
■ Synopsis
Kio ended his life alone in a quiet hospital room, leaving behind his attachment to food—or so he thought. But when he woke up, he had reincarnated as an elf girl in another world!? In his second life, named Mel, he was taken in by a kind couple running a tavern, savoring the happiness of eating delicious meals every day! However, one day, he was tasked with defeating a mysterious black haze that only he could see...!? An leisurely gourmet life in another world, now open for business ♪
■ Highlights
In his previous life, Kio was sickly, but in this life, he grows up healthy and energetic as a 'child of spirits,' loved by all. His childlike expressions and gestures, and the meticulously drawn dishes, are irresistible! Eating heartily without reservation, laughing, crying... you can't help but smile at his sight. One day, feeling down in front of spoiled meat, Mel realizes she has the power to see spirits. Her brave struggle with her small body to drive away the mysterious black haze that spoils food is another highlight. He gets to fully enjoy delicious meals that were impossible in his previous life, and the encounters with new friends and warm daily life gently touch his heart. You'll surely want to cheer on Mel as she gradually achieves a fulfilling life!
■ Author Information
● Original Story: Yakao Orimu
'Elf-san's Magical Restaurant: Reincarnated as the Fairy Queen, But First, I'll Leisurely Cook Up a Storm!' All 3 volumes currently on sale.
● Manga: Yuta Konatsu
Debuted with 'That Apartment Comes with a Zashiki-warashi...'. Other works include 'Me and the Doll and the Wandering Girl,' 'Kimi no Kaori,' 'It's Your Fault, You Natural Idiot, That You Don't Fall for My Perfect and Best Self!', etc.
Author's X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/yuta_572
■ Bookstore Purchase Bonus List
Book Ace... 1c paper
COMIC ZIN... Illustration card
Melonbooks... Illustration card
Comic Seymour... 1P bonus
Digital stores... 1P bonus
■ Serialization Site 'Takecomic!' Information
Updated daily! A web comic site operated by Takeshobo Co., Ltd.!
'Made in Abyss,' 'Imaizumi-san's House Seems to Be a Gathering Place for Gyarus ~DEEP~,' 'Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete,' 'Pop Team Epic,' and more popular series are currently being serialized.
Official Website: https://takecomic.jp/
Editorial Department Official X
Takecomic! Editorial Department [Official]: https://x.com/takecomic_hen
Takecomic! Editorial Department 2 [Official]: https://x.com/takecomic_hen2
■ Trial Reading
Enjoy the continuation on 'Takecomic!': https://takecomic.jp/series/ad4132ee2bb69