Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma #1
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| Writer | Yto Tsukuda |
| Artist | Yto Tsukuda |
Soma Yukihira's old man runs a small family restaurant in the less savory end of town. Aiming to one day surpass his father's culinary prowess, Soma hones his skills day in and day out until one day, out of the blue, his father decides to enroll Soma in a classy culinary school! Can Soma really cut it in a school that prides itself on a 10 percent graduation rate? And cacn he convince the beautiful, domineering heiress of the school that he belongs there at all?!
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The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
May 06, 2020The storyline is really interesting, with "action" like sequences for when Somo is cooking, and some really interesting characters and an already-present rivalry with Erina. The inclusion of actual recipes for what Somo is cooking is a really nice touch, and provides a way for fans to connect on another level to the reading. The artwork is also really beautiful and detailed; the illustrated food looks delicious. The thing that turns people off about this series is how much people enjoy their food. Tasting experiences are orgasmic, and characters are drawn sans clothing (with cleverly placed things in front of their bits, or scant clothing) and transported somewhere else, like a cloud surrounded by tiny cherubs. The characters are usually embarrassed to be enjoying the food this much. VIZ rates this title as Teen Plus. The rating for this is almost entirely on the food-gasm scenes. In the first volume, there is no strong language, or any drug usage - not to say this won't hap Read Full Review
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