Megami no Cafe Terrace
Megami no Cafe Terrace (Japanese: 女神のカフェテラス, Hepburn: Megami no Kafe Terasu, English title: "Goddess Cafe Terrace") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōji Seo. It began serialization in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine in February 2021, and has been compiled into two volumes as of July 2021.
| Megami no Cafe Terrace | |
 Cover of the first volume | |
| 女神のカフェテラス (Megami no Kafe Terasu) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romantic comedy[1] |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Kōji Seo |
| Published by | Kodansha |
| Imprint | Shōnen Magazine Comics |
| Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Magazine |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Original run | February 17, 2021 – present |
| Volumes | 3 |
Plot
The series is set in Miura, Kanagawa,[2] and follows Hayato Kasukabe, an orphan who moved to Tokyo for high school. After passing the exams for the University of Tokyo, he returns to Miura after the death of his grandmother, where he decides to close her struggling cafe Familia. There, he discovers that five women have been working at the cafe, and after seeing their struggles and learning of their bond with his grandmother, he decides to re-open the cafe.
Characters
- Hayato Kasukabe (粕壁 隼, Kasukabe Hayato)
- The protagonist, he was orphaned at a young age after his parents died in an accident. He then lives with his grandmother, but leaves for Tokyo following an argument with her. Following her death, he decides to come home, initially to close down the cafe, but later on he decides to keep it open.
- Ouka Makusawa (幕澤 桜花, Makusawa Ōka)
- Voiced by: Akari Kitō (PV)[3]
- A 19-year old part-timer at Familia, who is studying at a fashion school. She has a tsundere personality. She has a twin sister named Kikka.
- Ami Tsuruga (鶴河 秋水, Tsuruga Ami)
- Voiced by: Akari Kitō (PV)[3]
- An 18-year old part-timer at Familia and a high school student, she is skilled in karate. A running gag in the series is her wearing masks to prank her co-workers.
- Riho Tsukishima (月島 流星, Tsukishima Riho)
- Voiced by: Akari Kitō (PV)[3]
- A 20-year old part-timer at Familia and a college student. She was formerly a popular child actress.
- Shiragiku Ono (小野 白菊, Ono Shiragiku)
- Voiced by: Akari Kitō (PV)[3]
- A 20-year old part-timer at Familia and Hayato's childhood friend.
- Akane Hououji (鳳凰寺 紅葉, Hōōji Akane)
- Voiced by: Akari Kitō (PV)[3]
- A 19-year old part-timer at Familia, and a vocalist and guitarist of a band. She comes from a rich family, who disapproves of her singing career.
Manga
The series is written and illustrated by Kōji Seo. It began serialization in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine on February 17, 2021.[4] The first tankōbon volume was released on May 17, 2021;[5] as of July 16, 2021, the series has been compiled into two volumes.[6]
References
- 瀬尾公治のシーサイドラブコメ「女神のカフェテラス」1巻、“抱き枕”人気投票企画も. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. May 12, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- @k_seo_official (February 18, 2021). "取材にご協力いただきました「ぽえむ 三浦海岸駅前店」さまのInstagramはこちら！『女神のカフェテラス』についても触れてくださっています！ 粋なマスターが美味しいコーヒーを淹れてくれます！お近くに行った際はぜひお立ち寄りください" (Tweet) (in Japanese) – via Twitter.
- "「女神のカフェテラス」鬼頭明里が1人5役演じたPV公開、"地上波NG"のWeb限定版も" (in Japanese). Natalie. May 17, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- "A Town Where You Live's Kouji Seo Unveils Title, Illustration for New Manga". Anime News Network. February 11, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- 女神のカフェテラス（１） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- 女神のカフェテラス（２） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- 女神のカフェテラス（３） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
External links
- Megami no Cafe Terrace official manga website at Pocket Shōnen Magazine (in Japanese)
- Megami no Cafe Terrace on Twitter (in Japanese)