Shokugeki no Soma is a Japanese shonen manga, which means it’s targeted at young male readers. The series was created by Yuto Tsukuda. The title itself holds meaning—”Shokugeki” refers to intense cooking battles where chefs settle disputes through culinary competitions, while “Soma” is the name of the main character.
The story follows Soma Yukihira, a talented young chef who dreams of taking over his father’s small restaurant. Trained in his father’s unique “Yukihira Style” of cooking, Soma has spent years trying to surpass his father’s skills but has lost 489 consecutive cooking battles against him. Just as Soma is about to start high school, his father suddenly closes the restaurant to work overseas and enrolls him in Totsuki Culinary Academy, an elite cooking school.
Totsuki is known for its brutal standards—less than 10% of students graduate, while the rest fail. Soma becomes part of the 92nd generation, facing fierce competition and high-stakes culinary challenges. His journey truly begins when the academy’s director personally admits him after tasting his dish during the entrance exam—making Soma the only student to pass that year. The series revolves around Soma’s struggles, rivalries, and growth as he navigates this cutthroat culinary world.
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