Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma (2015 – 2020)

For fifteen years, Souma Yukihira has been honing his skills alongside his father in their family restaurant, dreaming of one day taking the helm as head chef. But when his father unexpectedly closes shop to embark on a global culinary journey, Souma finds himself thrust into a new world: Tootsuki Culinary Academy, an intensely competitive school where graduation rates hover at just 10 percent. Known for its legendary "Shokugeki"—fierce cooking battles—Tootsuki promises a trial unlike any Souma has ever faced. Now, surrounded by ambitious classmates and grappling with the academy’s demanding environment, Souma must prove that the unconventional lessons he learned from his father are enough to survive, and thrive, in this extraordinary place.

The initial rounds of the Autumn Elections are complete, leaving just eight extraordinary chefs vying for victory. The competition heats up as they face off in intense, head-to-head food battles – each one built around a distinct culinary challenge. With fresh judges offering new perspectives and unfamiliar rivals showcasing their own unique skills, Souma will need to be sharper than ever if he wants to conquer both the Autumn Elections and rise through the ranks of Tootsuki Culinary Academy.

The annual Moon Festival at Tootsuki Academy isn’t just a celebration – it’s a high-stakes culinary competition where students vie to become the top earners through their inventive dishes. For Souma Yukihira, this year's festival marks something more: his first chance to directly challenge the Elite Ten, the academy's formidable governing body. But Souma’s ambition ignites a far larger conflict; a shadowy scheme is brewing that will test him like never before and threaten to unravel everything Tootsuki Academy stands for.

The battle for Tootsuki Culinary Academy has reached a fever pitch. A fierce, eight-on-eight culinary showdown – the Régiment de Cuisine – is underway, pitting Central against a determined group of rebels spearheaded by Souma Yukihira and Erina Nakiri. Having secured an unexpected, decisive victory in the initial round, the rebels now face a daunting challenge: confronting the formidable Elite Ten Council. With the very future of Tootsuki hanging in the balance, Souma and Erina must delve deeper than ever before, pushing their skills to the absolute edge and relying on the lessons learned from their mentors – ultimately drawing strength from the shared experiences that have forged their bond as friends.

With a hard-earned promotion to the prestigious Totsuki Ten Masters Council’s first seat, Soma finally seems poised to enjoy a moment of peace alongside his friends. But tranquility is fleeting. As exams draw near, an unsettling new teacher joins the faculty, disrupting the familiar rhythm of their lives. Just when they think things can't get any more complicated, Totsuki receives a thrilling invitation: to compete in "BLUE," a globally renowned culinary competition coveted by aspiring young chefs. This year, however, “BLUE” isn’t playing by the usual rules – the competition’s themes have been radically transformed, promising an unprecedented and unpredictable challenge.