Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma 2015
What is Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma?
The television series Food Wars Shokugeki no Soma is an anime adaptation that began airing. It is based on a manga written by Yūto Tsukuda that debuted on November 26, 2012, and consists of thirty-five volumes that ended with its final chapter releasing on June 21, 2019.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 86
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 4, 2015
- Last aired
- Sep 26, 2020
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TBS, Tokyo MX, BS11
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The television series Food Wars Shokugeki no Soma is an anime adaptation that began airing. It is based on a manga written by Yūto Tsukuda that debuted on November 26, 2012, and consists of thirty-five volumes that ended with its final chapter releasing on June 21, 2019. The series follows the story of a young chef named Soma who enrolls in an elite culinary school. Soma Yukihira aims to become a full-time chef and surpass his father's culinary skills. The show features over-the-top cooking battles where Soma must emerge victorious or face expulsion. The series can be streamed online on platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video. The anime adaptation has been made into a television series with Kappei Yamaguchi, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Minami Takahashi, and Maaya Uchida among its cast.
Should you watch it?
“A fiery young chef battles through intense culinary showdowns at an elite academy.”
- unique cooking battle format
- vivid animation style
- charismatic protagonist
- repetitive episode structure
- exaggerated food reactions
you enjoy anime with creative cooking competitions and spirited underdog stories.
Contains intense competitive scenarios and dramatic food preparation sequences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Vast Wasteland Apr 4, 2015
- E2 God Tongue Apr 11, 2015
- E3 That Chef Doesn't Smile Apr 18, 2015
- E4 Sacred Mother of Kyokusei Apr 25, 2015
- E5 The Ice Queen and the Spring Storm May 2, 2015
- E6 The Meat Aggressor May 9, 2015
- E7 The Silent Bowl, the Eloquent Bowl May 16, 2015
- E8 A Concerto of Concept and Creation May 23, 2015
- E9 The Breading That Showcases the Mountains May 30, 2015
- E10 The Supreme Recette Jun 6, 2015
- E11 The Magician from the East Jun 13, 2015
- E12 The Memory of a Single Dish Jun 20, 2015
- E13 Eggs Before the Dawn Jun 27, 2015
- E14 Metamorphose Jul 4, 2015
- E15 The Man Called 'Carnage' Jul 18, 2015
- E16 The Cook Who Traveled Thousands of Miles Jul 25, 2015
- E17 Sensual Fried Chicken Aug 1, 2015
- E18 The Fried Chicken of Youth Aug 8, 2015
- E19 The Chosen One Aug 15, 2015
- E20 Dragon Lies Prone then Ascends to the Sky Aug 22, 2015
- E21 That Which Is Known Yet Unknown Aug 29, 2015
- E22 That Which Transcends the Norm Sep 5, 2015
- E23 The Unfolding Individual Competition Sep 12, 2015
- E24 The Warriors' Banquet Sep 26, 2015
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 That Which is Placed Within the Box Jul 2, 2016
- E2 Interplay of Light & Shadow Jul 9, 2016
- E3 The Age of Kings Jul 16, 2016
- E4 The Pursuer Jul 23, 2016
- E5 The Secret of the First Bite Jul 30, 2016
- E6 Morning Shall Come Again Aug 6, 2016
- E7 Beasts That Devour Each Other Aug 13, 2016
- E8 The Battle That Follows the Seasons Aug 20, 2016
- E9 The Sword That Announces Fall Aug 27, 2016
- E10 A New Jewel Sep 3, 2016
- E11 The Stagiaire Sep 10, 2016
- E12 The Magician Returns Sep 17, 2016
- E13 Pomp & Circumstance Sep 24, 2016
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Challenging the Ten Oct 4, 2017
- E2 Má & Là Oct 11, 2017
- E3 The Lunar Feast Oct 18, 2017
- E4 Pride of Young Lions Oct 25, 2017
- E5 The Shadow over the Dining Table Nov 1, 2017
- E6 The Captive Queen Nov 8, 2017
- E7 The Academy Falls Nov 15, 2017
- E8 The Alchemist Nov 22, 2017
- E9 Hunting the Stragglers Nov 29, 2017
- E10 Dance of the Salmon Dec 6, 2017
- E11 Der Weiße Ritter der Tafel Dec 13, 2017
- E12 Those Who Strive for the Top Dec 20, 2017
- E13 Advancement Exam Apr 9, 2018
- E14 The Totsuki Train Heads Forth Apr 16, 2018
- E15 Joan of Arc Arises Apr 23, 2018
- E16 Revenge Match Apr 30, 2018
- E17 Walking the Tightrope of Umami May 7, 2018
- E18 For Someone's Sake May 14, 2018
- E19 A Declaration of War May 21, 2018
- E20 Erina's Devotion May 28, 2018
- E21 He Who Clears a Path Through the Wilderness Jun 4, 2018
- E22 To the Site of the Final Battle Jun 11, 2018
- E23 For the Sake of Kyokusei Dorm Jun 18, 2018
- E24 That Which Makes One Strong Jun 25, 2018
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 That Which I Want to Protect Oct 12, 2019
- E2 The Strobe Flashes Oct 19, 2019
- E3 Hopeful Solidarity Oct 26, 2019
- E4 Aim for Victory! Nov 2, 2019
- E5 You're Done For, Fool Nov 9, 2019
- E6 A Single Blade Nov 16, 2019
- E7 Two Queens Nov 23, 2019
- E8 Your Best Side Nov 30, 2019
- E9 The First & Second Seats Dec 7, 2019
- E10 How to Cook a Killer Dish Dec 14, 2019
- E11 Song of Hope Dec 21, 2019
- E12 "The Totsuki Ten" Reborn Dec 28, 2019
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Final Exams Apr 11, 2020
- E2 The BLUE Preliminaries Apr 18, 2020
- E3 Noir Jul 18, 2020
- E4 The Last Supper Jul 25, 2020
- E5 Convenience Store Brawl Aug 1, 2020
- E6 A Midsummer Christmas Aug 8, 2020
- E7 Crossed Knives Aug 15, 2020
- E8 The Missing Half of the Moon Aug 22, 2020
- E9 The God Tongue's Despair Aug 29, 2020
- E10 Surpassing Dad Sep 5, 2020
- E11 The Taste of Failure Sep 12, 2020
- E12 The Perfect Rocks Sep 19, 2020
- E13 Food Wars Sep 26, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Is this show only about cooking?
The series focuses on cooking battles but also explores friendship and personal growth.
Are the food competitions realistic?
The cooking battles are highly exaggerated and fantastical rather than realistic.
Do I need to know about cooking to enjoy it?
No prior cooking knowledge is required to follow the story.
Is the show appropriate for children?
The show is generally suitable for teens and up due to competitive intensity.
How many seasons does it have?
The series has multiple seasons following Soma's culinary journey.