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VIZ Media has announced a variety of upcoming new animated titles that will make unique gift ideas this holiday season.

Set for release throughout November and December, this new collection includes the long awaited North American debut of “Hunter x Hunter,” a fantasy action adventure.

Also eagerly anticipated is the debut of the “Death Note” DVD Box Set Volume 1, a collection of the first 20 episodes from the popular series that has captivated millions with its highly original supernatural crime thriller plot.

In the cold season, hot dishes with white sauce taste better. Today, Chef Seiji “Waka” Waka-bayashi of bushi-tei, a popular French restaurant in San Francisco’s Japantown, introduces hot kabocha squash gratin with hot white sauce.

Ingredients (serves four)

Kabocha squash (ones from Hokkaido are the best).....1/2
Onion...1/2
Bacon...3 slices
Olive oil.....50 CC (3 tbsp.)
Butter.....30 g (2 tbsp.)
Flour.....40 g (2/5 cup)
Milk.....2~2 1/2 cup
Shredded cheese.....1 ounce
Salt and pepper.....to taste