Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma

Yukihira, a well-known local restaurant, faces a threat from land developers who sabotage its kitchen in an attempt to force it to close. In response, young chef Soma Yukihira challenges the developers to a cooking test, vowing to prove the restaurant's worth by preparing a superior dish.

Soma enters the prestigious Togetsu Tea House Culinary Academy following his father's directive, facing a rigorous entrance exam conducted by Erina Nakiri, a student renowned for her extraordinary sense of taste known as the God Tongue.

Soma barely passes the academy's transfer exam and sparks controversy with a bold speech at the opening ceremony. During his first class, he is paired with Tadokoro Megumi, a girl on the verge of expulsion who is trying to remain unnoticed.

Soma arrives at the Polar Star Dormitory, hoping to join its prestigious culinary program, but is disappointed to find the facility in poor condition. The dorm warden, Daimido Fumio, informs him that he must prove his cooking skills before being allowed to stay. Determined, Soma accepts the challenge.

Isshiki Satoshi, the only second-year from the high school division living in the Polar Bear Dormitory, becomes a target of Soma's ambition to join the Elite Ten. Soma immediately challenges Isshiki, but soon discovers that a formal challenge requires fulfilling several specific conditions.

Soma and Megumi visit the Donmono Research Society, a cooking club at their academy, hoping to learn more about it, but they find only the club leader, Konishi, who is upset because his club is about to be eliminated by Erina.

Mito Ikumi and Yukihira Soma face off in a high-stakes cooking duel, with Ikumi, known for her mastery of meat dishes, favored to win by most. Soma faces skepticism and doubt from the crowd as he enters the competition. The outcome of the duel and its impact on Don Ramon remain uncertain.

The training camp at Totsuki's high school division is a grueling initiation known for its high failure rate, with many students being expelled daily and the overall number reduced by more than half by the end. Determined to survive, Soma and his friends head to one of Totsuki Resorts' hotels to begin their challenging experience.

Totsuki graduate Inui Hinako assigns Soma's team the challenge of creating a Japanese dish using locally sourced ingredients, with only condiments and spices permitted from external sources. Inspired by a challenge from Takumi Aldini, Soma quickly sets out with Megumi to gather materials for their dish.

The Polar Star team endures the first day of culinary camp, with Megumi gaining confidence by helping Soma. On the second day, they face a formidable challenge in the form of Shinomiya, a prodigy in French cuisine who had already eliminated over 30 students the previous day.

Soma challenges Shinomiya to a cooking duel to prevent Megumi's expulsion, but Shinomiya initially refuses. Dojima pressures him into accepting and sets a condition: Megumi must be the lead chef. If they lose, both Megumi and Soma will be expelled.

A culinary duel unfolds between Shinomiya and the team of Megumi and Soma, with serious consequences at stake. As the competition progresses, Megumi takes charge as main chef, presenting her creative version of a nine-vegetable terrine using seven different vegetables, which she calls the Rainbow Terrine.

On the third night of camp, Soma and the group successfully complete their initial trials, only to be presented with a new challenge for the following morning: creating a menu item that incorporates eggs.

The students must create an egg-based breakfast dish for a buffet and aim to serve 200 portions within two hours. Soma's soufflé omelets repeatedly collapse, hindering his progress. As time runs out, he serves only a handful of guests before drawing on Joichiro's guidance to make a final push.

After the summer camp concludes, the remaining students return to Totsuki Academy. Soma and Erina both miss their bus and end up traveling back together, during which Erina mentions the approaching Autumn Elections.

Soma is surprised when his estranged father, Joichiro, arrives at the Polar Star Dormitory, revealing he was once a student at Totsuki Academy. Joichiro issues a cooking challenge to test Soma's skills and see how much he has grown. The outcome of their emotional and culinary confrontation remains uncertain.

Soma returns home during a long break and is surprised by a crowd waiting for Yukihira to reopen. He decides to serve them, but discovers that the leaders of the local shopping district have come seeking help, as their businesses are failing due to a new shopping complex near the train station.

The Diner Yukihira faces declining business as the nearby shopping district loses customers to the popular karaage specialty store, Mozuya. Soma enlists Kurase and Nikumi to create a new initiative, the Walk-n-Eat Karaage, to attract patrons back to the area. A summer campaign is launched to revive the struggling district.

With the first semester coming to an end, Totsuki Academy announces the candidates for the Autumn Elections. The challenge centers on creating a curry dish, prompting Soma to look for an alumna recommended by Joichiro.

Soma and Megumi, having learned from their experience with Hayama, join their fellow first-years in preparing for the Autumn Election throughout the summer. With the preliminary round finally arriving, they face the challenges ahead as they continue to grow through their experiences.

The preliminary rounds of the Autumn Elections begin, with only four students from each group advancing to the main competition. In Group A, Soma works hard in the shadows as the popular candidates attract all the attention, while in Group B, Megumi, initially overlooked, surprises everyone by presenting a distinctive and unexpected ingredient.

The Autumn Election preliminaries reach the judging stage, with Group B's contestants making a strong impression on the judges. As Hisako, Takumi, Alice, and others receive positive feedback, all eyes turn to Megumi, whose final dish is unexpected and draws curiosity.

The Autumn Elections preliminaries progress as four contestants from Group B—Alice, Hisako, Takumi, and Megumi—advance. In Group A, Sendawara Natsume continues to assign low scores, making it difficult for anyone to achieve a high total. Alice's aide, Kurokiba Ryo, takes his turn, and the enigmatic chef's true intentions begin to surface.

Akira's dish, featuring holy basil and yogurt, earns high praise from the judges, scoring 94 with two perfect 20s. Soma follows with a fusion dish combining elements from his previous attempts, earning 93 points and second place, despite three judges ranking it higher than Akira's. After the preliminaries, Soma resolves to refine his culinary skills.

Soma and Alice compete in the Fall Elections with a bento-themed challenge. Alice uses her background in molecular gastronomy, while Soma relies on her own culinary skills to create the best bento box.

After Soma wins the first match, Megumi faces off against Ryo Kurokiba in a ramen-themed battle, showcasing their contrasting personalities and culinary approaches as they each craft their unique ramen broth.

Round 2 has ended, setting the stage for the next phase of competition. Round 3 begins with a high-stakes match between popular contestant Hayama Akira and Arato Hisako, who represents Nakiri Erina.

The fourth round between Takumi Aldini and Mimasaka Subaru turns into a cooking duel, reigniting Takumi's determination to defeat his opponent. However, Mimasaka surprises Takumi by preparing the exact same dish he is making.

Yukihira competes against Mimasaka in a shokugeki during the semi-finals, revealing his dish in advance and challenging Mimasaka's flawless profiling technique.

Soma and Mimasaka begin their beef stew battle, with Mimasaka mirroring Soma's oxtail technique and adding his own innovations that impress the audience and judges. Soma, however, remains confident, ready to counter with his own strategies.

The second round of the semi-finals begins as Kurokiba Ryo faces off against Hayama Akira, following Soma's victory in the first round. The winner of this intense match will secure a spot in the finals.

Soma enters the finals with confidence, inspired by his family diner's long tradition of serving Pacific saury. But his optimism wavers as he witnesses Hayama and Kurokiba's superior expertise in selecting the finest fish at the market. The episode follows Soma as he faces the challenge of overcoming this unexpected obstacle.

The Fall Elections Finals feature a historic three-way showdown as Hayama and Kurokiba prepare striking pacific saury dishes, while Soma presents a uniquely different version of the same ingredient.

Soma prepares a dish of pacific saury that initially appears less impressive than Kurokiba's cartoccio and Hayama's carpaccio, but holds a hidden element that may change the judges' perceptions.

Following a short break after the Fall Elections, Soma and his classmates participate in the Stagiare, a real-world training program requiring them to produce tangible results at their assigned locations. Soma is placed at a Western restaurant with Arato, where he applies his past experiences to meet the program's demands.

Soma successfully completes his first Stagiare and travels to his next training destination, where he discovers it is a new French restaurant being opened by Shinomiya Kojiro, a chef he previously competed against in a shokugeki. He must now prove himself in Shinomiya's challenging kitchen.

Soma has one day left in his Stagiaire training at SHINO's Tokyo branch, where he continues to deepen his knowledge of French cuisine and earns the chance to join an employee cooking competition. As he prepares a dish to impress Shinomiya, the question remains whether he will successfully complete his Stagiaire course.

Soma learns about the Moon Festival, an autumn school event at Totsuki, and is challenged by Kuga, the 8th member of the Elite Ten, to prove his culinary skills. If Soma can create a dish that impresses Kuga, he will be allowed to duel him in a Shokugeki. Determined, Soma visits Kuga's Chinese restaurant to observe his style.

Soma opens a Chinese food stall at the Moon Festival to compete with Kuga, enlisting Megumi's help in preparing a dish, though the process proves difficult. Meanwhile, Alice teams up with Kurokiba and Hayama, and the group begins making preparations for the event.

Soma participates in the Moon Festival by selling black pepper pork buns from a stone oven, but struggles to attract customers as they favor the more upscale offerings at RS's food stand. With the festival just beginning and financial losses already mounting, Soma faces the risk of expulsion if he cannot improve his sales.

On the third day of the Moon Festival, Soma attempts to close the sales gap with Chinese Cuisine RS by introducing Mapo Tofu, a popular dish also served by their rival. While the dish appears identical, Soma's version includes a unique twist that hints at a deeper strategy.

The final day of the Moon Festival brings the climactic battle between Soma and Kuga to a close, with the outcome remaining uncertain. After closing their shop in the Central Area, Soma and Megumi join Rindo at Tsukasa Eishi's booth in the Yamanote Area, where the head chef prepares a special dish.

More than half of the Elite Ten Council have been corrupted by Erina's father, Nakiri Azami, who is subsequently appointed as the new director of Totsuki Academy. The sudden political shift causes widespread uncertainty among students and staff. Soma discovers former director Senzaemon waiting in his room, who then reveals a surprising truth about Erina's past.

Erina, with the assistance of Alice and Hisako, flees her family home and seeks refuge at the Polar Star Dormitory. Meanwhile, Azami forms an exclusive group called Central, composed only of students he deems worthy, and announces the disbandment of various student organizations, including research groups, societies, and clubs—threatening the future of the Polar Star Dormitory as well.

Soma and Eizan engage in a shokugeki to decide the future of the Polar Star Dormitory, with the theme being Kagoshima's Satsuma chicken. While Eizan is typically seen as a consultant, the match reveals his abilities as a chef. The competition becomes controversial when it is revealed Eizan has secured all the judges, raising questions about Soma's chances.

Following Polar Star Dormitory's narrow victory, the Azami administration presses forward with its revolution, removing three members from the Elite Ten and launching a campaign to eliminate remaining groups opposing their closure.

Kurokiba and Kusunoki face off in a high-stakes culinary battle to determine the future of Cutting Edge Cuisine RS. Kusunoki challenges Kurokiba by expertly preparing salmon and utilizing a steam convection oven. Kurokiba must respond with his own culinary ingenuity to match Kusunoki's advanced techniques.

Cutting Edge Cuisine RS successfully defeats Central, but other defeated organizations are disbanded, consolidating Central's power at the academy. At the same time, the First Seat takes on the role of substitute instructor for Soma's class, and Soma offers to assist him.

Soma faces off against Tsukasa, the First Seat of the Totsuki Elite Ten, in a high-stakes battle where the loser must join Central and the winner earns a spot in the Elite Ten. The challenge centers on French cuisine using venison, and Soma surprises everyone with an unexpected ingredient and an unusual cooking tool. The judges, Erina, Megumi, and Hisako, believed they were hiding but were discovered, and their evaluations will determine the outcome of the battle.

The first-year students at Totsuki Culinary Institute prepare for the Advancement Exam, a major second-semester challenge, while tensions rise at the Polar Star dormitory due to rumors of strict rules and potential eliminations under Azami's leadership. Soma contemplates the situation when Erina visits, and after hearing her concerns, he cooks a special "Yukihira dish" for her to taste.

The annual advancement exam takes place in Hokkaido, focusing on local ingredients, with Erina conducting a special lesson for the Polar Star team. After intense training, the team arrives in Hakodate prepared for the exam, but soon encounters challenges from the Central Gourmet Organization.

Following their success in the first exam, Soma and the others advance to the second challenge, which focuses on creating a noodle dish. However, they encounter an unexpected problem when they arrive at the cooking station to find all the noodles have been used up. Stranded in a remote mountain location buried in heavy snow, they must find a way to obtain the missing ingredient under the exam's rules.

The third stage of the advancement exam pits students against members of the Totsuki Elite Ten. Soma faces Hayama, a recent addition to the council, in a challenge centered around the difficult-to-handle ingredient, bear meat. Struggling with its strong odor and flavor, Soma receives unexpected help from another individual.

Soma reflects on the closure of the Shiomi Seminar and Hayama's quiet acceptance into the Central. Dojima reveals that Azami was behind Hayama's recruitment into the Elite Ten, prompting Soma to confront him. As the third exam begins, Soma prepares to face Hayama in a decisive match.

The third round of the Advancement Exam pits Soma against Hayama, a new member of the Elite Ten. Soma serves his flavorful Bear Menchi Katsu, confident in his dish, but Hayama's bear meat dish, crafted using his extraordinary sense of smell, impresses the judges and is declared superior. Despite the setback, Soma remains determined and hopeful.

Hisako, Alice, and Kurokiba are expelled after failing the third exam, prompting Erina to plead with Azami for their reinstatement, though her efforts are ignored. Soma also attempts to challenge Azami for a spot in the Elite Ten, but his request is similarly dismissed—until an unexpected arrival dramatically shifts the situation.

To prepare for the upcoming Régiment du Cuisine, Soma and the others split into two teams for a silent practice battle. Team leader Dojima surprises everyone by deviating from the recipe, prompting Takumi to reflect on past events from the Stagiaire Challenge.

Twenty-three years prior, the Polar Star dormitory at Totsuki Academy, led by Saiba Joichiro and Dojima Gin, was renowned as the most powerful in the school. Joichiro's innovative culinary creations earned widespread acclaim and numerous awards, yet he struggled with an inner sense of unease.

The highly anticipated Regiment de Cuisine begins as Soma selects eight top chefs to challenge the Central Tōtsuki staff. Following a strategic discussion, it is decided that Soma, along with Isshiki and Megishima, will compete in the first bout. Soma faces off against Kinokuni Nene, a skilled soba noodle expert and the 6th seat at Central.

The judges arrive at the Regiment de Cuisine venue as excitement builds. Isshiki faces off against the 8th seat and Italian cuisine expert Shiratsu Julio, whose rivalry with him is clear but whose motivations remain unclear. Julio presents his dish first, prompting anticipation for the judges' response.

The final battle between Soma and Nene intensifies as they give their all in a cooking duel centered on soba, Nene's specialty. She completes her dish first and receives high praise from the judges, putting Soma in a difficult position. He must now come up with a creative and compelling dish to regain the advantage.

The rivalry between the Central Gourmet organization, led by Azami Nakiri, and the rebel team continues as the second BOUT begins. Following the rebels' victory in the first match, they deploy Kuga, Mimasaka, and Megishima, while Central counters with its top fighters: Tsukasa, Rindo, and Saito. The clash between the two elite teams promises intense competition and high stakes.

The second bout of the Régiment du Cuisine features teams competing with the themes of "Chilli," "Tuna," and "Green Tea," as Mimasaka demonstrates a new technique developed through teamwork. The rival team bands together to challenge the newly formed Totsuki Elite Ten. The dishes are presented, and the judges begin their evaluation.

The second round of competition between the new and old members of the Elite Ten continues as Megishima and Mimasaka barely lose by a narrow margin. The episode explores Kuga's intense focus on Tsukasa and features a challenge involving a dish made with "green tea." As the second bout concludes, the rebels take a brief break before being visited by Momo, the third seat of the Elite Ten.

The Régiment du Cuisine competes in the third bout, with matches between Soma and Saito, Takumi and Eizan, and Megumi and Momo. While the three rebel members train under renowned chefs, Megumi struggles with past trauma related to her mentor, Shinomiya, which hinders her performance. She finds unexpected inspiration and regains her confidence through shojo comics.

Megumi and Momo debate the outcome of the third Régiment du Cuisine match, while Takumi and Eizan prepare a beef-themed dish. Takumi works on a traditional Japanese "shigureni" dish, but Eizan resorts to underhanded tactics to gain an edge. Trapped in a difficult situation, Takumi devises a secret strategy to counter his opponent.

Takumi and Eizan's duel concludes, leaving Soma as the final competitor facing Saito, who previously defeated Mimasaka with his Perfect Trace technique. The challenge centers on the ingredient "butter," testing their culinary skills and creativity.

The battle reaches its fourth round with three remaining members from Central: Tsukasa, Rindo, and Momo. The rebel team, consisting of Isshiki, Takumi, and Erina, pushes forward with full effort. Erina enters the fight against Momo as the high-stakes match begins.

Azami Nakiri arrives at the competition venue and declares his participation as a judge for the round, surprising and unsettling the rebels despite Senzaemon's approval. As tensions rise, Takumi and Rindo prepare to present their dishes.

The shokugeki between Isshiki and Tsukasa reaches its climax with a theme of rabbit meat, a classical French ingredient. Isshiki's aggressive dish impresses the judges, but Tsukasa remains unfazed. Both competitors aim for victory in this intense culinary battle.

The final battle of the Régiment du Cuisine begins as each team member must prepare one appetizer and one main course to complete a full meal. While teamwork is essential, Soma and Erina continue to argue, in contrast to the well-coordinated duo Tsukasa and Rindo, who are confident in their dish presentations.

In the final bout, Soma issues a challenge to Erina in a Shokugeki, hoping to push her to create her ultimate dish. With time running out, Erina accepts and begins preparing a new and powerful dish. The episode builds anticipation around what Erina's "Killer Dish" will be.

The final battle is decided in favor of the rebel team, leading to Azami's acknowledgment of Central's defeat. As he leaves the arena, he is confronted by his former allies, Joichiro and Dojima, while Soma and others gather to determine the next members of the Elite Ten council.

Soma and his friends face their final exam by running a "Beach House" during a busy summer season, with the goal of earning 3 million yen in three days. Though confident, they are surprised to find their assigned restaurant is little more than an abandoned building. They must overcome these challenges to succeed.

The Totsuki Culinary Institute announces a preliminary competition to select three students to represent the school in the prestigious world cooking competition "THE BLUE." Open to all students, the "Blue Prequel" challenges participants in a high-stakes battle royale focused on creating the best soup dishes. The winners will be chosen by a panel of 99 judges.

Lecturer Suzuki challenges Soma to an informal cooking duel centered on items made from ingredients found in the cooking lab's refrigerator. Soma prepares a pork cutlet using his Yukihira techniques, while Suzuki surprises everyone with an unconventional approach. After the match, Soma is shocked by a revelation from Suzuki.

The first day of the BLUE competition brings together promising young chefs, including the team Les Cuisinaires Noirs led by Asahi. Soma and his teammates arrive at the venue as the culinary challenges begin. The first task presented to Soma is "The Last Supper," setting the stage for a dramatic test of his skills.

Soma moves on to the second challenge, where he must create a dish worth more than $100 using only convenience store items. Despite his confidence, all of his dishes are rejected by the judges, leaving him puzzled about the reason behind their decisions.

At the third challenge's gate, Soma encounters the organizer of BLUE and top WGO figure, who dismisses his conventional chef background. The underground chefs demonstrate shocking and unconventional culinary abilities, including one using a chainsaw as a cooking tool. Soma and the others must find ways to respond to these extraordinary displays of skill.

Soma competes against Sarge, an underground chef, in a Christmas cake battle featuring Soma's cake with a secret twist against Sarge's enticing "Cluster Bomb Cake." Meanwhile, Tsukasa faces off against Asahi Saiba in his first duel, marking the start of a rivalry between the former top student of Totsuki Academy and the leader of the underground chefs.

Takumi faces off against Don Calma in an underground chef battle, where teams must create amuse-bouche. When Takumi's teammate Isami fails to appear, it is revealed he has been kidnapped by Don Calma's associates. Just as Takumi is at a disadvantage, Soma arrives unexpectedly to assist him.

Soma becomes concerned when he notices Erina is being given more difficult challenges than the others and decides to confront the event organizer. Their visit, however, reveals a surprising truth about the competition's structure. In the second round of the final selection, Megumi is matched against Asahi, and Takumi faces Erina in high-stakes battles.

Soma continues to advance in the competition and is set to face Asahi in an upcoming match. Meanwhile, Erina's growing concern about her mother and the mystery of those with the "God’s tongue" leads her to question whether Asahi should win. At the same time, Joichiro returns to Japan and shares with Dojima how he met Soma's mother and became connected to Asahi.

Soma and Asahi compete in a cooking battle where they must incorporate elements of the five major cuisines of the world. Asahi finishes his dish first using his signature cross-knives technique, putting him in a strong position. Meanwhile, Soma presents a "diner food" dish, raising questions about whether it will meet the standards of the "God’s Tongue.

Soma and Asahi's culinary battle concludes as both dishes activate Mana's "Gifting" ability. Meanwhile, Azami Nakiri visits Mana, and details of their shared past are revealed for the first time.

The BLUE reaches its climax as Soma and Erina face off in their final battle, but Erina's emotional turmoil over her mission to save Mana clouds her focus. In an unexpected move, Soma chooses to cook for her instead of continuing the fight, leaving the outcome of their confrontation uncertain.