The hugely popular manga series "Shokugeki no Soma" ended its run in Weekly Shonen Jump to great acclaim, and the fifth season of the TV anime series, "Shokugeki no Soma: Gou no Sara," is scheduled to air in April 2020. With its delicious-looking dishes, exciting storyline, and even some sexy scenes, it has gained popularity among many fans. But what exactly is the plot of the fifth season like? Let's take a look.
What part of the original manga will the fifth season of the "Shokugeki no Soma" anime cover?
The fifth season of the anime, "Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Fifth Plate," is expected to cover volumes 31 through 36 of the original manga. The original manga, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, concluded with volume 36, so it seems likely that the fifth season will conclude the entire story. Now that the protagonists have advanced to second-year, a new battle will stand in their way. New characters will also be introduced, making for exciting action!
Season 5 Synopsis ① In the Hot Springs Town...
Season 4 of the anime ended midway through Volume 31. It's definitely worth watching the anime to see how the story unfolds. From Volume 31 onwards, the main heroine, Erina Nakiri, becomes the head of Totsuki Academy, and the protagonist, Soma Yukihira, becomes the first of the Totsuki Ten. Soma has finally reached the top of the school. The story picks up after he and his friends have successfully advanced to second year despite all the obstacles.
Megumi Tadokoro has actually become the Tenth Seat of the Totsuki Elite Ten
In fact, at this time, Megumi Tadokoro was also selected as the Tenth Seat of the Totsuki Elite Ten. Then, Tadokoro and Soma are ordered by Erina, the chairman of the board, to a hot springs town. A series of incidents have occurred in this hot springs town, with inns closing one after another. Soma and Tadokoro are sent to investigate.
A cooking contest with the culprit!? The result is...
And then, as if by chance, Megumi Tadokoro and the criminal end up in a cooking contest. While Soma usually takes the lead, this time he leaves it up to Megumi. It shows how much he trusts her. And Megumi lives up to Soma's expectations. After tasting Megumi's cooking, the criminal is touched by her maternal instinct and reformed.
Season 5 Summary Part 2: What exactly is "Cyberpunk"...?
The reformed criminal begins to reveal that he is the Midnight Chef, that he came to Japan to compete in a Shokugeki, and that a man named "Saiba" is deeply involved. Speaking of "Saiba," the most interesting one is Soma's father, Joichiro. So Soma calls Joichiro, but...
What exactly is "Saiba"?
"Saiba" refers to Asahi Saiba. He is one of the characters who appears prominently in "The Chef Behind the Scenes." He was Joichiro's apprentice while he was living in America, and he adored Joichiro like a real father. However, when Joichiro lost his wife when Soma was 15 and returned to Japan, he became extremely jealous of Soma. He is also a master of the "Cross Knives" technique, which combines various cooking utensils to trace the cooking techniques of the original user. He employs a unique strategy: stealing cooking utensils from chefs he defeats in a Shokugeki and incorporating them into his own cooking. After this, he approaches Soma...!?
Season 5 Summary Part 3: Soma vs. Saiba...!?
Saiba challenges Soma to a Shokugeki. His reason for doing so is surprising: he wants Erina Nakiri to be his wife. Erina is so talented she's been dubbed "God's Tongue," and to become a man worthy of her, he must hone his own talents. This meant that he had to defeat Soma, who currently reigns as the top of the Totsuki Ten, in a Shokugeki.
Soma is furious! However
This makes his marriage to Erina the main focus, and the Shokugeki with Soma merely a sideshow. Naturally, Soma is furious. Furthermore, Erina's talent, her godlike palate, is extremely important to Soma. Therefore, he cannot simply stand by and watch someone else take her away from him. Of course, the same goes for Saiba. At this point, the two were fighting over Erina's divine tongue rather than Erina herself, but when Erina half-heard this, she panicked. Will this lead to a romantic comedy?
What does Soma think of Erina?
Erina is the main heroine. While there's no doubt that Erina likes Soma, the key issue is that we don't know what Soma's feelings are. It's clear that Soma has special feelings for Erina, but it's frustrating that they're not clearly portrayed as love. Will their relationship progress in Season 5? Don't miss it!
Season 5 Summary Part 4: The Shokugeki Begins!
Soon after, the Shokugeki between Soma and Saiba begins. The theme of the Shokugeki is "Pork Loin Cutlet." Soma goes first, followed by Saiba. Saiba's pork loin cutlet is far more delicious than Soma's. Even Soma, who tried it, was quite surprised. Although he was completely defeated, this incident ignited his passion even more.
Season 5 Summary Part 5: Final Exam Battle! The Top Ten...
While the battle between Saiba and Soma is quite intriguing, Soma and his friends head to the beach for their final exams. The exam is on "beach house management." As members of the Top Ten, Soma and his teammates find themselves at a considerable disadvantage. Many students challenge them to a fight to take their place, but they are no match for them. In the end, Soma and his team earn 6.5 million yen.
Season 5 Summary Part 6: Saiba challenges Erina to a battle! The battle takes place on...
After kidnapping Erina, Saiba reveals his true identity as Asahi Saiba. He then challenges her to a fight. While it seems there's something shady going on, it seems he thought it would be quicker to defeat Erina in a cooking contest before proposing marriage. Saiba chooses "BLUE" as the battlefield. What will happen next?
The showdown finally begins!
The showdown with the hidden chef has finally begun. The highlight of this episode is the tag team between Takumi and Soma. The two, who cooperate in every way, team up to take on the chef behind the scenes. The heated battle unfolds in a way that makes you say, "This is what a shonen manga is all about!" It's thrilling.
Season 5 Anime Summary Part 7: Erina's Mother Appears!? And...
And here, Erina's mother makes an appearance. This time, the special executive officer for BLUE is Managi Nakiri. It turns out she's Erina's mother! However, it seems that Erina and her mother don't get along. Soma happened to overhear the two arguing.
Is the God's Tongue a special ability possessed only by the Nakiri family?!
It turns out that the "God's Tongue" is a special ability possessed only by the Nakiri family. Therefore, it's not Erina's unique ability; her mother also possesses the God's Tongue. However, due to her "God's Tongue," her mother can only obtain nutrition through intravenous drips... In despair, her mother abandoned Erina and ran away from the Nakiri family.
[Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The God's Plate] Summary of the Anime Season 5!
That's a summary of the plot for the fifth season of the "Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Fifth Plate" anime! With the introduction of new characters, the exciting developments between Takumi and Soma are sure to be captivating. We're also curious to see what happens to Saiba, Soma's father's former student. With Erina's mother now appearing, the story is sure to get even more interesting. And what about the relationship between Soma and Erina, which is still so frustrating...?! We can't wait for the fifth season of the anime to air.
