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The Best Episodes of Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma

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The Best Episodes of Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma

Yukihira Souma's dream is to become a full-time chef in his father's restaurant and surpass his father's culinary skill. But just as Yukihira graduates from...

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  1. Background image for Song of Hope
    9.0/10(223 votes)

    #1 - Song of Hope

    S4:E11

    During the FINAL BOUT, Soma challenges Erina to a Shokugeki. There is a hidden motive behind it: Soma wants Erina to put everything she’s got into her “Killer Dish”... As the time-limit draws nearer, Erina takes on Soma’s challenge and starts to prepare a new dish! What will Erina present as her “Killer Dish”?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Vast Wasteland
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #2 - The Vast Wasteland

    S1:E1

    Yukihira is a popular neighborhood restaurant where Yukihira Soma helps out in the hopes of surpassing his father as a chef one day. But land sharks are after their restaurant, and one day Soma tells them that the restaurant will close if they couldn't serve satisfactory food to their customers. The land sharks are only too happy to sabotage the restaurant's fridge and gleefully orders Soma to serve them a meat dish...

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    Director:Unknown
  3. Background image for Pride of Young Lions
    8.7/10(180 votes)

    #3 - Pride of Young Lions

    S3:E4

    It is now the third day of the Moon Festival! While the addition of the Sorta Danzi Noodles dish to their lineup has helped Soma improve their sales, they are nowhere near Chinese Cuisine RS, who continues to dominate the sales rankings. Soma decides to get help and start serving yet another new dish: Mapo Tofu, the same as Chinese Cuisine RS! However, his version has a surprising secret--what is Soma's strategy?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The Shadow over the Dining Table
    8.6/10(175 votes)

    #4 - The Shadow over the Dining Table

    S3:E5

    The final day of the Moon Festival is here. Soma and Kuga's battle finally draws to a close--who will emerge the victor? After closing up shop in the Central Area, Soma and Megumi accept Rindo's invitation to go to Tsukasa Eishi's booth in the Yamanote Area! What kind of food will be served by the first seat?

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for That Which Makes One Strong
    8.6/10(159 votes)

    #5 - That Which Makes One Strong

    S3:E24

    The 3rd and final battle between Soma and Nene is heating up, as they are putting everything they've got in the dish! As the theme of shokugeki is soba, Nene is in her element and finishes first. Her dish is highly praised by the judges so what will Soma cook up to turn the situation around!?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for That Chef Doesn't Smile
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #6 - That Chef Doesn't Smile

    S1:E3

    Just barely squeaking past the academy's transfer exam, Soma causes and uproar at the opening ceremony by making a brash speech in front of the entire class. In his very first class, he's paired with Tadokoro Megumi, a girl who is at risk of expulsion and is intent on keeping a low profile in order to survive.

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  8. Background image for The Alchemist
    8.5/10(159 votes)

    #7 - The Alchemist

    S3:E8

    Soma and Eizan begin the shokugeki that will determine the fate of Polar Star Dormitory. Hereto known more as a skilled consultant, Eizan's strengths as a chef will finally become known. The shokugeki's topic is Satsuma chicken from Kagoshima prefecture. However, the match is rigged due to Eizan having bought out all the judges. Does Soma have a fighting chance?

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    Director:Shinpei Nagai
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Those Who Strive for the Top
    8.5/10(169 votes)

    #8 - Those Who Strive for the Top

    S3:E12

    Soma battles with the First Seat of the Totsuki Elite Ten, Tsukasa. If Soma loses, he has to join Central and Tsukasa wagers seat in the Elite Ten. Their topic is French cuisine using venison. However, Soma pulls out an unlikely ingredient and a bizarre tool. The judges for this battle end up being Erina, Megumi, and Hisako who thought they were hiding, but were found. Who will be the victor in this battle that could greatly change both of their lives?

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  10. Background image for He Who Clears a Path Through the Wilderness
    8.5/10(160 votes)

    #9 - He Who Clears a Path Through the Wilderness

    S3:E21

    23 years ago, Polar Star dormitory lead by Saiba Joichiro and Dojima Gin was known as the strongest of all Totsuki Academy. Joichiro’s creative dishes won many competitions and were recognized by many, however, he had an unsettling feeling inside him…

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for How to Cook a Killer Dish
    8.5/10(139 votes)

    #10 - How to Cook a Killer Dish

    S4:E10

    The last Régiment du Cuisine begins! For the FINAL BOUT, each member from the team must complete 1 entree and 1 main dish to complete a course meal. Although team work is crucial to this battle, Soma and Erina continue to bicker on. On the other hand, the invincible pair Tsukasa and Rindo are ready to present their dishes…!

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for To the Site of the Final Battle
    8.4/10(141 votes)

    #11 - To the Site of the Final Battle

    S3:E22

    The day of the Regiment de Cuisine is here! Soma has selected 8 best members to defeat the Central! After Azami and Erina’s discussion, it was decided that Soma, Isshiki and Megishima will fight in the 1st BOUT. Soma is up against Kinokuni Nene, the 6th seat in Central and also an expert in “soba” noodles! What will the shokugeki theme be!?

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for For the Sake of Kyokusei Dorm
    8.4/10(141 votes)

    #12 - For the Sake of Kyokusei Dorm

    S3:E23

    Excitement rises as the judges arrive at the venue of the Regiment de Cuisine. Isshiki is up against the 8th seat and Italian cuisine specialist Shiratsu Julio! His rivalry for Isshiki is apparent but what’s the reason behind it? Julio’s dish is ready first! What will the judges reaction be!?

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for "The Totsuki Ten" Reborn
    8.3/10(139 votes)

    #13 - "The Totsuki Ten" Reborn

    S4:E12

    The time has come to decide the winner for the FINAL BOUT! In the end, the rebel team wins the battle! Azami admits the defeat of the Central and leave the venue without a word. However, he is stopped by his old friends Joichiro and Dojima. At the same time, Soma and others have gathered to decide who will sit at the table of the Elite Ten council...

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for God Tongue
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #14 - God Tongue

    S1:E2

    Under his father's orders, Soma attempts to transfer into one of Japan's top culinary schools, Togetsu Tea House Culinary Academy. His examiner, Nakiri Erina, is a student said to possess humanity's best palate: the God Tongue.

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    8.2/10(156 votes)

    #15 - The Captive Queen

    S3:E6

    More than half the Elite Ten Council have been turned by Erina's father, Nakiri Azami, and appointed him as Totsuki's new director! News of the regime change comes as a shock to the whole campus, and there is unease in the air. One day, Soma goes back to his room, only to find the former director, Senzaemon, waiting for him. Senzaemon begins to tell Soma about Erina's shocking past...

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for For Someone's Sake
    8.2/10(152 votes)

    #16 - For Someone's Sake

    S3:E18

    The 3rd round of the Advancement Exam begins with Soma vs new member of the Elite Ten, Hayama! Soma throws everything he’s got into his ultimately delicious Bear Menchi Katsu, which seemed like a winning dish already. In that situation, Hayama’s bear meat dish is finally revealed! A bear dish prepared with Hayama’s extremely acute sense of smell blows judges away and even makes them admit that it surpasses Soma’s dish! However, Soma’s eyes still shine with hope. What will his next move be!?

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for A Declaration of War
    8.2/10(145 votes)

    #17 - A Declaration of War

    S3:E19

    Hisako, Alice and Kurokiba all failed the third exam and were expelled! In desperation, Erina directly negotiates with Azami but her pleas are not taken seriously. Soma also challenges Azami for the seat at the Elite Ten. Like Erina, his challenge is also brushed away but the situation changes entirely when a certain person appears at the scene!

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for You're Done For, Fool
    8.2/10(124 votes)

    #18 - You're Done For, Fool

    S4:E5

    Between Megumi and Momo, who will concur over the 3rd BOUT of Régiment du Cuisine? Meanwhile, Takumi and Eizan prep for their "beef"-themed dish. While Takumi works on his version of Japanese traditional dish "shigureni", Eizan plays dirty behind his back in order to get advantage! Being cornered, what’s Takumi’s secret plan?

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Erina's Devotion
    8.1/10(140 votes)

    #19 - Erina's Devotion

    S3:E20

    In order to prepare themselves for the upcoming Régiment du Cuisine, Soma and the others divide into 2 teams for practice battle. While they are not allowed to speak under the rule, the team leader Dojima prepares a dish but to everyone’s confusion, he improvises from the recipe. As Takumi tries to understand Dojima’s intention, he recalls back to the events at Stagiaire Challenge…

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  21. Background image for Aim for Victory!
    8.1/10(125 votes)

    #20 - Aim for Victory!

    S4:E4

    The Régiment du Cuisine enters 3rd BOUT! Soma vs Saito, Takumi vs Eizan and Megumi vs Momo are the next round. The 3 members of the rebels study under famous chefs and Megumi is taken care by Shinomiya. However, her past experience with him bring back traumatic memories and she is unable to do her best. What made her come back to herself was... shojo comics!?

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The Meat Aggressor
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - The Meat Aggressor

    S1:E6

    Soma is drawn to Donmono Research Society, one of the academy's many cooking clubs, and takes Megumi with him to check it out. But they only find the club leader, Konishi, who's distraught over his club's imminent demise at the hands of Erina.

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  23. Background image for The Silent Bowl, the Eloquent Bowl
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - The Silent Bowl, the Eloquent Bowl

    S1:E7

    The Shokugeki between Mito Ikumi and Yukihira Soma has begun! Everyone, including Erina, is convinced that Ikumi, the Meat Master, will win. Soma, on the other hand, is greeted by jeers the moment he enters the arena. Will Soma be able to save Don RS?

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  24. Background image for A Concerto of Concept and Creation
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - A Concerto of Concept and Creation

    S1:E8

    The training camp is considered the first trial by fire for students in Totsuki's high school division. Dozens of students are said to be expelled and sent away every day, and the number of students is said to be reduced below half by the camp's end. Intent on survival, Soma and his friends embark on their journey to the hellish camp in one of Totsuki Resorts' hotels.

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    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for The Breading That Showcases the Mountains
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - The Breading That Showcases the Mountains

    S1:E9

    Inui Hinako, a Totsuki alumna, has tasked Soma's group with making a Japanese dish using available ingredients in the area. Anything other than condiments and spices must be procured from their immediate environs. Soma, provoked by Takumi Aldini's challenge, has a flash of inspiration and dashes out with Megumi to find ingredients for their dish!

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  26. Background image for The Supreme Recette
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - The Supreme Recette

    S1:E10

    The Polar Star members have managed to survive the first day of camp. Megumi starts to build some confidence by successfully supporting Soma. But now, she and Soma have to face the second day with a genius of French cuisine, Shinomiya, who'd already expelled more than 30 students the day prior...

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Song of Hope" is the best rated episode of "Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma". It scored 9/10 based on 223 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/21/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Vast Wasteland".