Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma (食戟のソーマ)

So, that's the situation so far.

We'll be facing off against the current Elite Ten

to reclaim control of their seats.

It's something called a Régiment de Cuisine,

a food war consists of multiple individual battles.

That's why I called you.

Would you like to join our team of Rebels?

Yes, that's actually why I made my way to Hokkaido.

I stand with Mr. Joichiro and Chef Dojima.

Your plan to lure out Director Azami seems to be proceeding smoothly.

It's about time you called me!

Isshiki already filled me in.

You can't start a battle without Terunori Kuga!

I owe you a favor.

I'll begin my Image Training right away in order to take down the Elite Ten.

Thanks, I know it's last minute.

I'm counting on you.

When did he come into my debt?

This is great, Soma!

Now we have seven people on our team!

Since we are on a roll, let's get the last guy to join too.

Yes, he is a powerful ally that we need.

But I'm afraid this will prove to be a difficult mission because...

Hello, Megishima?

Let me finish!

No, thank you.

No way.

TOTSUKI

Here at the Totsuki Culinary Academy,

a raging storm has engulfed the school.

The team of eight Rebels led by Soma

has challenged Director Azami Nakiri's Elite Ten

to a Régiment de Cuisine on Rebun Island.

In the first bout,

the Rebel team gained victory by winning all three matches.

It's my honor to serve you!

However, the food war doesn't end until one team has been utterly defeated.

The path to ultimate victory remains as perilous as ever.

For the upcoming second bout,

we should send forth our strongest contenders!

I disagree.

We should consider reserving our heavy-hitters.

Jeez, you just don't get it!

-It's a basic battle strategy! -What are these formulas?

-Hayama, save your breath. -We could lose three upperclassmen!

Where is he?

Soma is still using the restroom.

Jeez!

I wonder who the Elite Ten will send next.

They will surely scramble after the way the first bout ended.

I wouldn't be surprised if they sent Eishi Tsukasa or Rindo Kobayashi.

The first and second seats?

What will we do, Erinnachi?

Let's see.

Based on the rules of the Régiment de Cuisine,

the kendo strategy of sacrificing the captain won't work.

If we cannot secure the top seats of the Elite Ten,

they will have a chance to turn the tables on us.

Yes, so while the odds are still in our favor,

we must push on with our best contenders.

I'm ready and waiting.

Are you sure you want to compete so soon after the first bout, Megishima?

No problem.

I haven't even broken a sweat.

I do want to keep the momentum going from our first win.

Our next three contestants should be...

Let me compete!

I promise I will bring Soma Yukihira to his knees!

Calm down, Eizan.

He might not even compete in the next bout.

Eizan always gets so fired up when it comes to Soma Yukihira.

Anyway, we won't decide anything on the second bout until Tsukasa returns.

Tsukasa, will you be competing in the second bout?

And what if I am?

Man, don't answer a question with another question, meanie!

I've been waiting for this moment for the longest time!

Fight me in the next food war.

All right, we are back from our one-hour break.

The second bout is finally about to begin!

I can't wait for this showdown!

I hope they can keep me entertained this time.

Our panel of judges

consists of the three bookmen from World Gourmet Organization.

Wait, is Anne drunk?

I wonder why.

Why are we still in a cage?

It makes sense. We are expelled students after all.

I'm going to sue them!

Hayama, you should just save your breath.

First, will the abominable Rebels please send forth their three contestants?

Hey, everybody!

Good luck!

You'd better win!

Go, Stalker Gorilla!

Now, we have the three contestants from the Elite Ten!

Come out already!

To everyone's surprise, we have the first, second and fourth seats.

What a formidable lineup!

The predetermined matches are shown on the screen.

Hey, Megishima. Let's make this an exciting match.

My name is Somei Saito.

I am committed to walking down the culinary path

and I shall cut down everyone who stands in my way.

You're an amusing guy.

All right, I shall put you to the test.

Well, it looks like you got your wish, Kuga.

Kuga is competing with Eishi Tsukasa?

This seems like a grim match.

We'll decide on the culinary themes by drawing at random.

You can do the honor, Rebels.

I want to do it.

I want to draw the lot!

Me!

She's eager.

Sorry, Megishima.

Don't worry about it, Saito.

We were fellow Elite Ten members not too long ago.

Who knew that we would end up competing on opposing teams?

As chefs, we don't share the same ideals.

It's not a rare occurrence.

You've always persisted on walking down your own path.

I'm quite surprised that you would stand with those underclassmen.

Right, I also find it unbelievable.

CAYENNE PEPPER

The culinary theme for the second match is cayenne pepper!

For the third match, we have tuna!

Lastly, for the first bout, we have green tea!

Green tea?

What does that mean? Will they see who can brew the best tea?

No, they'll make a dish that incorporates the flavor and aroma of green tea.

It would be easy for Nene Kinokuni

since she specializes in Japanese cuisine.

This ingredient seems to have no place

in Kuga's Sichuan cuisine or Tsukasa's French cuisine.

All right, let the cooking begin!

How will they cook with green tea?

Okay, guess I'd better start us off.

Kuga dives right in!

It's such a difficult theme! He already has an idea?

That's the former eighth seat for you!

I expected nothing less, Kuga.

A chef who specializes in Chinese cuisine would be flexible

and has a diverse range of cooking methods.

It's a shame that you are no longer with Elite Ten.

Save those insincere compliments, Tsukasa!

You don't give a crap about anyone else!

Fight me in the next food war.

Can I have some time to think about it?

I'll have to discuss it with the others.

Well, see you later.

Here you go.

Thank you!

Yukihira?

If you are nervous,

would you like to try out my Yukihira Style Relaxation Technique?

Please put your palms together.

Let me just say this first!

I have to be the one to battle Tsukasa.

Kuga, we are counting on you.

I should get my head into the game too.

Come and indulge in my dish.

"Cayenne peppers"?

There's no time for you to hesitate!

Here I go, Megishima!

What is that? Is that even an ingredient?

-You're kidding me! -It's still alive!

An alligator?

Be careful, it will eat you.

Alligator meat?

I can't believe she would use such an exotic ingredient in a food war!

That means she's quite confident.

That goes without saying, Rebels!

Rindo is a rare talent, even by Totsuki's standards!

She's a master of rare ingredients!

Rare ingredients?

Well, I dropped it.

Stay away!

Hey, don't run away.

Megishima.

Although I was happy to be in the Elite Ten with you,

we are now rivals.

I won't show you any mercy.

I won't either.

Don't hold back, Kobayashi.

All right, little alligator.

Thank you for the gift of your life.

Nice! This is premium-quality meat!

She slaughtered it and drained it of blood in an instant!

How did she do it so quickly?

Scales, skin, tendons, and meat.

Every step of the way,