Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 1

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Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 1 follows Soma Yukihira, a young chef whose dream is to surpass his father's culinary skills. After his family restaurant closes, Soma enrols in the prestigious Totsuki Culinary Academy, where he faces intense cooking battles known as shokugeki. Amidst fierce competition and unique challenges, Soma strives to prove himself and refine his cooking prowess.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of culinary competitions and dynamic storytelling. Set in an elite culinary school, it combines mouth-watering foodie elements with intense cooking battles, perfect for those who love a blend of excitement and culinary creativity in a graphic novel format.

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An action-packed, saucy food comedy featuring one boy’s determination to be top chef!

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 1 follows Soma Yukihira, whose father runs a small family restaurant in the less savoury end of town. Aiming to one day surpass his father's culinary prowess, Soma hones his skills day in and day out. Then, out of the blue, his father decides to enrol Soma in a classy culinary school!

Can Soma really cut it in a school that prides itself on a 10 percent graduation rate? And can he convince the beautiful, domineering heiress of the school that he belongs there at all?

Series: Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma

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Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 1 has been praised for its engaging storyline and captivating artwork. Readers appreciate the mix of intense culinary competitions and character development, finding the plot both exhilarating and imaginative. The diverse cast of characters and the blend of humour with a competitive culinary edge make it a standout in the graphic novel category.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421572543

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Shun Saeki
  • Other adaptation by Yuki Morisaki

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 179g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Yuto Tsukuda won the 34th Jump Juniketsu Newcomers' Manga Award for his one-shot story Kiba ni Naru. He made his Weekly Shonen Jump debut in 2010 with the series Shonen Shikku. His follow-up series, Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, is his first English-language release.

Shun Saeki made his Jump NEXT! debut in 2011 with the one-shot story Kimi to Watashi no Renai Soudan. Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma is his first Shonen Jump series.

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