The first volume of Raptor Matsuda's ``Platinum Folk'' was released today, June 26th.

The Story Behind Platinum Fork
"Platinum Fork" is a "cooking battle manga" supervised by cooking expert Ryuji. At a time when folk battles that compete not only for taste but also for the elegance of the cooking process are captivating the world, a humble chef named Nezumi is on the verge of going out of business.
The Unlikely Duo
The story is about a mouse whose cooking skills are so bad that he can't even break an egg, but he teams up with a super handsome and gorgeous dolphin and aims to reach the top rank of folk battles. The work is serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly CoroCoro Comic. With the release of the first volume, fans are excited to see how the story unfolds and whether Nezumi and his partner can overcome the challenges of the cooking battle world.
A New Era for Cooking Battle Manga
Platinum Fork is set to bring a fresh perspective to the cooking battle manga genre, with its unique characters and storylines. As the manga gains popularity, it will be interesting to see how it compares to other cooking battle manga and whether it can carve out its own niche in the market. With the first volume now available, fans can dive into the world of Platinum Fork and experience the thrill of the cooking battles for themselves.