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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(216 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 A New Jewel
    8.9/10(247 votes)

    #2 - A New Jewel

    S2:E10

    Though presumed inferior to Kurokiba's cartoccio and Hayama's carpaccio, Soma's pacific saury dish had been hiding a secret. Will Soma's strategy work to sway the judges

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Morning Shall Come Again
    8.8/10(220 votes)

    #3 - Morning Shall Come Again

    S2:E6

    Soma and Mimasaka's beef stew shokugeki has finally begun! Not only has Mimasaka copied Soma's use of oxtail as an ingredient, but his added twists also begin to sway the audience and the judges. But Soma still has a few tricks up his sleeve…

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The Memory of a Single Dish
    8.7/10(255 votes)

    #4 - The Memory of a Single Dish

    S1:E12

    The unofficial Shokugeki between Shinomiya and the Megumi-Soma pair has begun. With expulsion on the line, the judging is underway. Megumi's first dish as the main chef is her own take on the nine-vegetable terrine Shinomiya assigned--the Rainbow Terrine, made from seven types of vegetables!

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.7/10(249 votes)

    #5 - The Warriors' Banquet

    S1:E24

    Akira's dish, which on top of its powerful fragrance also uses the power of holy basil and yogurt, earns a score of 94 from the judges, two of which gave him a perfect 20. Finally, Soma presents his own fragrance bomb, combining his past two failures into a curry risotto omurice containing a mango chutney that deepens the flavor. The dish earns Soma 93 points, landing him second place behind Akira, though it is noted that three of the five judges ranked the dish higher than Akira's. As the contestants hold an afterparty celebrating and lamenting their victories and losses in the preliminaries, Soma becomes determined to improve his cooking finesse.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.7/10(205 votes)

    #6 - The Sword That Announces Fall

    S2:E9

    The Fall Elections Finals are finally here, with a historic face-off between three finalists at once. While Hayama and Kurokiba produce fresh pacific saury glinting like swords, Soma's pacific saury is a bit different…

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Magician Returns
    8.7/10(202 votes)

    #7 - The Magician Returns

    S2:E12

    Clearing his first Stagiare with ease, Soma heads off to his next training location to find it is a new restaurant to be opened by Shinomiya Kojiro, his former shokugeki opponent. What awaits Soma in Shinomiya's French restaurant kitchen?

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Pride of Young Lions
    8.7/10(177 votes)

    #8 - 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
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  10. Background image for The Supreme Recette
    8.6/10(257 votes)

    #9 - 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
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  11. Background image for Metamorphose
    8.6/10(254 votes)

    #10 - Metamorphose

    S1:E14

    The students have been tasked with creating an egg-based breakfast menu item for a buffet, and they must persuade guests to consume 200 servings before two hours' time. Soma's souffle omelets keep deflating before the guests have a chance to take the dish. With only 30 minutes remaining, Soma has served less than 10 guests--with defeat imminent, Soma recalls Joichiro's advice and decides to make a last-ditch effort to make a comeback!

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for That Which Transcends the Norm
    8.6/10(227 votes)

    #11 - That Which Transcends the Norm

    S1:E22

    The preliminaries for the Autumn Elections have entered the judging phase for each group! Excitement's in the air in Group B's arena as Hisako, Takumi, Alice, and others score big with the judges. The final dish to be judged belongs to Megumi, whom no one has high hopes for. What will her dish be like?

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Pomp & Circumstance
    8.6/10(207 votes)

    #12 - Pomp & Circumstance

    S2:E13

    Only one more day of being a Stagiaire at SHINO's Tokyo. Soma continues to learn various things about French cuisine and is able to participate in the employee competition. Will Soma be able to impress Shinomiya with his dish and will he pass his Stagiaire course?

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for The Shadow over the Dining Table
    8.6/10(172 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. Background image for That Which Makes One Strong
    8.6/10(156 votes)

    #14 - 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
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  16. Background image for The Silent Bowl, the Eloquent Bowl
    8.5/10(258 votes)

    #15 - 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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    8.5/10(228 votes)

    #16 - That Which is Placed Within the Box

    S2:E1

    Soma faces off against Alice in the Fall Elections. The theme: bento! Alice specializes in molecular gastronomy. How will each draw on their expertise to craft the ultimate bento?

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for The Pursuer
    8.5/10(202 votes)

    #17 - The Pursuer

    S2:E4

    The 4th round between Takumi Aldini and Mimasaka Subaru unexpectedly becomes a shokugeki. Takumi's bruised pride ignites his desire to beat Mimasaka, but Mimasaka starts making the exact same dish as Takumi…

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Beasts That Devour Each Other
    8.5/10(193 votes)

    #18 - Beasts That Devour Each Other

    S2:E7

    Following Soma's victory in the 1st round of the semi-finals, the 2nd round between Kurokiba Ryo and Hayama Akira begins! Which one of them will advance to the finals?

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for The Alchemist
    8.5/10(156 votes)

    #19 - 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
  21. Background image for Those Who Strive for the Top
    8.5/10(165 votes)

    #20 - 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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    8.5/10(157 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for How to Cook a Killer Dish
    8.5/10(136 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for The Taste of Failure
    8.5/10(136 votes)

    #23 - The Taste of Failure

    S5:E11

    Soma and Asahi’s battle begin! The theme of the battle is to cook a dish that has elements of the 5 cuisine of the world. The battle situation seems to be in favor of Asahi, who completed his dish first using his cross-knives technique. However, the dish Soma prepared was a “diner food”!? Will his dish match a plate that has been recognized by the “God’s Tongue”?

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.4/10(228 votes)

    #24 - The Unfolding Individual Competition

    S1:E23

    The battle continues in the Autumn Elections preliminaries. From Group B, Alice, Hisako, Takumi and Megumi all make it through. Meanwhile, in Group A, Sendawara Natsume keeps giving contestants 0's and no one has scored a high overall score. Next, Alice's aide, Kurokiba Ryo is up. The mysterious chef finally reveals his true colors!

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.4/10(138 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Song of Hope" is the best rated episode of "Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma". It scored 9/10 based on 216 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, "A New Jewel".