Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma
Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma (Japanese: 食戟のソーマ, Hepburn: Shokugeki no Sōma) is a Japanese manga series written by Yūto Tsukuda and illustrated by Shun Saeki. The series was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from November 2012 to June 2019. The individual chapters were collected and published by Shueisha into 36 tankōbon volumes.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The story follows Sōma Yukihira, a teenager who aspires to become a full-time chef in his father Jōichirō Yukihira's family restaurant, "Yukihira." Sōma is eventually enrolled in Tōtsuki Culinary Academy, an elite culinary school where students engage in intense cooking competitions known as "shokugeki." The series details Sōma's journey through the academy, his interactions with other students, and his growth as a chef.
Characters[edit | edit source]
- Sōma Yukihira - The protagonist, a talented young chef with a passion for cooking.
- Erina Nakiri - A first-year student at Tōtsuki and the granddaughter of the school's director. She possesses the "God Tongue," an extremely sensitive palate.
- Megumi Tadokoro - Sōma's classmate and close friend, known for her traditional Japanese cooking skills.
- Jōichirō Yukihira - Sōma's father and a world-renowned chef.
- Takumi Aldini - An Italian-Japanese student who becomes one of Sōma's rivals and friends.
- Alice Nakiri - Erina's cousin, known for her expertise in molecular gastronomy.
Media[edit | edit source]
Manga[edit | edit source]
Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from November 26, 2012, to June 17, 2019. The series was compiled into 36 tankōbon volumes by Shueisha.
Anime[edit | edit source]
An anime adaptation produced by J.C. Staff aired from April 2015 to September 2020. The series consists of five seasons, each covering different arcs of the manga.
Light Novels[edit | edit source]
Several light novels based on the series have been published, expanding on the backstories of various characters.
Video Games[edit | edit source]
The series has inspired several video games, including mobile games and console games, featuring characters and storylines from the manga and anime.
Reception[edit | edit source]
Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma has been well-received for its unique blend of cooking and competition, as well as its detailed and dynamic art style. The series has garnered a large fanbase and has been praised for its character development and engaging story arcs.
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