Book 24

Yakitate!! Japan, Vol. 24

by Takashi Hashiguchi

Published 12 October 2010
"As Azuma and Team Pantasia compete in the eleventh round of the 'Yakitate!! 25' bread battle, they realize that a reaction to an eggy creation has transformed judge Kuro-yan into Pantasia's archenemy, Kirsaki! Azuma tries buttering him up to roll back the team's imminent defeat, but in the process a shocking truth about their shared history is revealed! A rare type of flour just may soothe the wounds of the past--but will going against the grain help Azuma and his team or just cause more bitter feelings?"--P. [4] of cover.

Book 25

In order to obtain a magical grain, Azuma and Kawachi must compete against one another and Kawachi has a secret that may help him defeat Azuma; later, Kirisaki uses his own bread in a ploy for world domination.

Book 26

Azuma and team Pantasia are confronted by an enemy in the forest of Mount Fuji and global warming threatens to ruin Azuma's dream of creating the perfect Ja-pan.