Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma is a popular manga that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The fourth season of the anime has now aired to great acclaim, and the fifth season, Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: Gou no Sara, is scheduled to begin airing in April 2020. Set at the prestigious culinary school Totsuki Academy, this gourmet manga (anime) depicts the growth of Yukihira Soma, the son of a local diner. Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma features many fascinating characters. This article will introduce all of the characters from Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma.
Character Introduction #1☆ Yukihira Soma
Let's start with the main character, Yukihira Soma. He's the son of a downtown diner and the heir to the popular restaurant "Yukihira." After graduating from junior high school, he planned to train at his father's restaurant and take over the family business, but his father, Joichiro Yukihira, suddenly closed the restaurant and went overseas. So, by chance, he followed his father's recommendation and enrolled in the strict culinary school, Totsuki Academy.
Detailed Profile
First-year → second-year student at Totsuki Academy High School. Furthermore, as of Season 5, he is the first seat on the "Totsuki Ten Elite Council." Height: 171cm → 173cm, weight: 57kg. Born: November 6th. Blood type: B. His hobbies are doing laundry and taking large baths.
What's his personality like?
Basically, he's laid-back and easygoing. He's always easygoing. Perhaps he's a little out of touch with the world, as during his entrance ceremony speech he belittles the current students and makes bold statements such as "I have no intention of losing to someone who has never worked in the field" and "I'll be the best." Naturally, this attracts the attention of many students, but he doesn't fall for their pointless provocations and defeats them with his cooking. He has the ability to overcome even the most unfavorable situations with the imagination he has honed on the job.
Character Introduction Part 2: Erina Nakiri
Next up is the heroine of this series, Erina Nakiri. A highly popular character, she ranked second in both the first and second popularity rankings, and even surpassed the protagonist in the third ranking to take first place. Possessing a "God's Tongue," a genius palate, Erina entered Totsuki Academy as the top student. Furthermore, as a first-year high school student, she was ranked tenth in the Totsuki Ten Council, the highest decision-making body. Her "divine palate" is a talent known throughout the world, and her judgments are said to have a profound impact on the culinary world.
Detailed Profile
Birthday: March 23rd, Blood Type: AB, Height: 162cm, Measurements: Bust 88-Waist 56-Hip 87cm, Favorite Song: Amaryllis, Favorite Game: Cards (especially Sevens). She's a proud, tsundere-like character (which is also popular), but she also occasionally shows a cute side, which adds to her charm.
What's her personality like?
As he's known for his "God's Tongue," he possesses a truly celebrity-like palate. He's also a perfectionist, boasts a high level of pride, and hates failure. He also has a tendency to dislike commoner cuisine, such as that found at set meal restaurants, and has even tried to eliminate chanko nabe and rice bowl research groups. When he was in charge of Soma's entrance exam, he was impressed by Soma's furikake rice, but didn't want to admit it, and initially rejected him... However, Erina's father, the representative of Totsuki Academy, secretly ate the food and revoked the rejection, allowing Soma to enroll.
Character Introduction 3: Megumi Tadokoro
Next up is Megumi Tadokoro, a classmate of Soma and Erina. A first-year student (second-year student in Season 5), she has a rather reserved and timid personality. She can also be shy and easily gets nervous around strangers, and when she panics, she starts speaking in her own dialect. Readers have praised her adorable Tohoku accent! Originally from a small inn in the Tohoku region, she enrolled at Totsuki Academy to learn how to cook at the inn. She is good friends with the other female members and is acquainted with Erina and the others. At first, she was unable to perform to her full potential in exams due to nervousness and stage fright, and her poor grades almost brought her to the brink of dropping out, but after being helped by Soma, she becomes deeply involved in the story.
Detailed Profile
Birthday: December 19th, Blood Type: O, Height: 154cm, Measurements: Bust 79-Waist 55-Hip 81cm, Favorite Book: Rudolph and Ippaiattena, Favorite Sport: Table Tennis, Voiced by: Minami Takahashi
What's Her Personality Like?
She has a cute personality, prone to stage fright and speaking in a dialect. She's also a bit of a crybaby, but she also has an honest side, trying not to show her tears in public. While she initially relies heavily on Soma for support, she gradually begins to show her own strengths. Her thoughtful cooking is captivating, and her soothing dishes leave you feeling instantly at ease.
Character Introduction 4: Asahi Saiba
Next, we'll introduce Asahi Saiba, a very important character. He's one of the "behind-the-scenes chefs," and even when he first appeared before Soma and his friends, he seemed quite mysterious. In fact, Joichiro (Soma's father) once loved him like his own child, but after Soma's mother passed away and Joichiro returned to Japan, he developed a strong grudge against Soma.
To make the Divine Tongue his own...
Asahi's goal was to obtain Erina Nakiri's Divine Tongue. To that end, he even went so far as to use the alias "Suzuki" and infiltrate Totsuki Academy as a teacher. After defeating Soma in a Shokugeki, he has since become very obsessed with marrying Erina. Speaking of Erina, her relationship with Soma is a source of interest. What will happen in Season 5? Asahi covets Erina's "Divine Tongue," but of course, Erina is an indispensable presence for Soma, and indeed, for Totsuki Academy. At first glance, it looks like Asahi and Soma are competing for Erina. It's intriguing to see how the relationship between the three of them will develop in the future!
What kind of technique will he use?
As expected of someone who defeated Soma in a Shokugeki, Asahi's cooking skills are quite impressive. His technique is called "Cross Knives." He uses a unique technique that combines different types of cooking utensils to trace the owner's cooking method. He always snatches the utensils from his opponents he defeats in a Shokugeki and incorporates them into his own dishes.
Character Introduction ⑤ Nakiri Mana
Next up, we have Erina Nakiri's biological mother, Mana Nakiri. She also plays a key role in the story. She serves as a Special Enforcer (Book Master) who oversees all WGO enforcers, and she possesses the same ability as Erina: "God's Tongue." This is no surprise: "God's Tongue" is a supernatural power passed down through the Nakiri family. However, due to the effects of God's Tongue, Erina's mother can only receive nutrition through intravenous drips. Furthermore, it seems there are some very complicated feelings between mother and daughter... Check out Season 5 of the anime for more details!
Character Introduction Summary!
That concludes our introduction to the notable characters of Season 5 of the "Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma" anime. Many characters appear, all unique and fascinating. The new character, Asahi Saiba, is also intriguing. While he's portrayed as a rival to the protagonist, it feels like he could become a key player. One of the charms of "Shokugeki no Soma" in particular is the cuteness of the girls, and the girls appearing in this anime are just as charming as ever. Erina's mother also seems to have a secret, so I can't miss the anime every week. I'm really looking forward to future developments.
