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Post : Eat to Live, Live to Eat: Mogusa-san
URL : < http://ogiuemaniax.wordpress.com/2014/06/13/eat-to-live-live -to-eat-mogusa-san/>
Posted : June 13, 2014 at 2:08 pm
Author : sdshamshel
Tags : food manga, mogusa-san
Categories : manga, review
When it comes to characters in fiction, it's fairly common for me to find characters that resonate with me. Much rarer, however, is to find a character that is more of a kindred spirit, someone who fundamentally connects with who I am. This is the experience I have when reading the manga Mogusa-san, the romantic story of a girl who loves to eat all the time.
One of my passions in life is food. When I travel, I mainly think in terms of things I can possibly eat. That is not to say that I am a "foodie," as the term usually implies someone who is in constant pursuit of the next superbly executed dish. Rather, whereas a typical foodie would not touch Chef Boyardee after having freshly made authentic Italian pasta, I can eat both. I can switch freely between Époisses ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89poisses_de_Bourgogne ) and Kraft American Singles and not feel that my culinary experience has been ruined. Nor do I consider myself someone with no sense of taste whatsoever, or someone who can't appreciate finer qualities in food. Trying new dishes, revisiting old ones, complex flavors, simple tastes, approaching different cultures through their cuisine, I simply love the experiences that come with eating. So, when Mogusa-san (whose name is based on mogumogu, the onomatopoeia for munching) shows a similar fondness for eating, I feel this sense of deep understanding with the character. Heck, I even made her my Twitter banner ( https://twitter.com/sdshamshel ) ...
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