Series · Kodansha
Crocodile Baron Vol. 1
Graphic Novel
Sep 3, 2025
His name is Alfardo J. Donson, novelist and ... crocodile. Together with his very good friend Rabbit Boy, he undertakes gentlemanly adventures in culinary excellence throughout Japan (Sanuki udon in the “udon” prefecture, oysters at an oyster shack somewhere on the Sanriku Coast … you get the idea), encountering other intriguing denizens of the animal kingdom along the way. Whether you love animals, love to eat out, love nobility or love the book One Stormy Night, your cravings will certainly be satisfied. The gourmet manga that you thought didn't exist and actually didn't, has now been created! With delightfully drawn talking-animal characters, Crocodile Baron demonstrates the absolute importance of good taste and that sometimes it takes an animal to show us how to be truly civilized!
$10.99
Crocodile Baron Vol. 2
Graphic Novel
Sep 3, 2025
A crocodile gentleman-novelist and his rabbit friend, who is always eager to be treated to a good meal, partake of popular foods from around Japan. When this bestie beastie duo set off on their eating tours they always stumble into great fun. In this second volume, they fully enjoy winged gyoza and beef bowls with extra soup. They even take a hot spring trip. Colorful characters such as a chameleon paparazzi hunting for the crocodile novelist's scandal, a super rich and beautiful rabbit girl, and a lion hatmaker join in as the stories get livelier and livelier … This manga keeps throwing wild pitches to a burgeoning gourmet manga boom. This is a quirky adventure and a superb masterpiece of gastronomical delight!
$10.99
Crocodile Baron Vol. 3
Graphic Novel
Sep 3, 2025
Let's follow our curious duo-a gentleman crocodile-novelist and a bad-mouthing no-tastebuds rabbit-while they travel around and eat Japanese food such as Tsukemen and fried pond smelts in the latest volume of Crocodile Baron! Guest characters include a super rich and beautiful rabbit girl, a grandma turtle instagrammer, and a cobra curry restaurant owner who show up to add their own wild and funny personalities to a tasty tale. And what is the cobalt-blue-colored secret that awaits the duo when they arrive at a southern island paradise as they search for the common people's gourmet food ... ? An extraordinary gourmet manga that makes you want to invite someone out for a meal when you read it! See what happens to Alfardo and Rabbit Boy as this gastronomic tale unexpectedly comes to its delicious and fun finale!
$10.99
