This is a continuation of Shokugeki no Soma 3 part review spec-spatula!... Ok... that pun was horrible. Anyway... Let's jump right into part 2! XD
For those who are confused by the above statement, i'm doing a 3 part review for this. The first one is already up if anyone is interested in reading it.
BEWARE OF MINOR SPOILERS
Part 2: The calm waves of the fiery trilogy
In all honesty guys, even though this series is one of my all time favorites, i have to admit that the second season didn't feel as hyped as the first one or the third one did. I know many people are
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going to disagree but i do have my reasons for saying so. As those who have watched the first season may know it ended on a cliffhanger. Naturally, when the first half of the episodes were out, I was ecstatic. Imagine all the built up anticipation waiting for the continuation of the the actual competition for months and months, who wouldn't be excited? (P.S i couldn't wait for the anime and instead rushed for the manga. But that just made me long for the anime that much more) And true enough, the show delivered. All the battles were as awesome, if not more so than the first season. Even though the second arc was a huge step down from the finals hype, it was not to be blamed because of the episode constraint. It being a short anime season does not have that much of a leeway because of the tight constraint that is 12 episodes. The real problem lies in the fact there is no real plot involved throughout this season. Now, before you get mad, just hear me out. In the first season, throughout all 24 episodes, you knew that the show was heading somewhere. That it had a specific goal for every arc. Soma enrolling into Totsuki, saving the Don RS club, passing the examination with his friends, challenging *** to save Tadokoro's expulsion. They were all filled with excitement. What's going to happen next arc!? I found myself asking. Since the 2nd season is mainly about the Autumn Elections Main Competition, it lacks a certain eagerness from the first season. Sure, the hype was still there, but it revolved wholly around the competition unlike the first season which had spread the elements of surprise over different arcs and different stories. In the case of the 2nd season, once the hype ended, the transition into the next arc felt more like a interlude than anything else, or OVA if you will. Even the 2nd arc didn't have as much of an impact when compared to the other arcs from the first season. It just felt like a small training session for Soma and Soma alone. None of the other characters were shown (Only tadokoro and others briefly for about 1 minute) and there weren't any real twist or surprises from the show. Not even any indication it was going anywhere. By the time it ended, i was expressionless. I didn't feel the hype, nor did i feel any excitement. For strict anime watchers, you aren't even convinced there'll be a 3rd season (unless you read the manga beforehand). All in all, it is a great season but it just pales in terms of plot to the other 2 seasons, and by quite a margin. Though some of the battles were better than the 1st and especially 3rd arc, and not to mention points are given for the Mimasaka battle and the unexpected finals winner, so its plot level was still above average. Oh, and i LOVED the first intern arc.
Art: 8/10
No real comparisons from this season and the first. Though some of the metaphors used in the show was disappointing. Such an example would be Tadokoro and Ryo's ahem 'gang battle'. I'd honestly be more shocked if anybody enjoyed that. That metaphor alone ruined Tadokoro's personality. The first season protrayal of tadokoro... now that was a masterpiece! Other than that, no real complaints.
Sound 10/10
As always, the music is astounding. More soundtracks have found its way into the viewers heart. One such soundtrack i can think of is during the first fight. Global Innovator of Taste. The whole soundtrack just screams NAKIRI ALICE! The previous season soundtracks were awesome as usual.
Character 10/10
Remember when i said the characters didn't get much growth development during the first season? Well, this is where they start to shine. For starters, more of their character backstories are revealed so that you may start to relate to them more. Their skills are also explained to a clearer effect to enhance them as a character. Not to mention with the transition from season 1 to 2, you could clearly see that each of their skills have improved (cooking and personality wise), and not just Soma himself. Their ferocity and competitiveness also got fiercer and it is shown with much clarity during the pre finals fight. And that is something that i find really entertaining because it hinted that they will be back as stronger characters in the future. Oh and just 1 little detail that managed to push the initial score of 9 to a 10, and that is secretary Hisako. It's really enticing to see how much her character has developed. Not only did her perspective change, you could see just how much she has to change her views in order to grow and improve, especially after deeming herself incapable of being by her master's side.
Enjoyment: 9/10
There are certain parts of the show that i think are really really outstanding and have rewatched them a few times. Though it felt a little lacking afters its first season, it is still nevertheless a great show. And the main competition deserves more than just the spotlight of the show. So, watch it for that if not for anything else.
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Synonyms: Shokugeki no Souma 2nd Season, Shokugeki no Soma 2, Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma 2, Shokugeki no Soma: The Second Plate
Japanese: 食戟のソーマ 弍ノ皿
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Jul 2, 2016 to Sep 24, 2016
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Summer 2016
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Sentai Filmworks
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24 min. per ep.
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PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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This is a continuation of Shokugeki no Soma 3 part review spec-spatula!... Ok... that pun was horrible. Anyway... Let's jump right into part 2! XD
For those who are confused by the above statement, i'm doing a 3 part review for this. The first one is already up if anyone is interested in reading it. BEWARE OF MINOR SPOILERS Part 2: The calm waves of the fiery trilogy In all honesty guys, even though this series is one of my all time favorites, i have to admit that the second season didn't feel as hyped as the first one or the third one did. I know many people are ... Jan 10, 2018
STORY - 7
ART - 10 SOUND - 8 CHARACTER - 9 ENJOYMENT - 8 The Second Plate picked up from the first season, coming in strong with all the greatness of foods and characters that we got previously. With that, this season took a slightly different path away from comedic enjoyment towards a much more heated atmosphere in the kitchen. The main highlight that took the spotlight is the extra competitive nature that enshrouded many of the characters. From here, we have many cooking ideals that faced off against each other, striving to reach the top in their own ways. These battles to cook the best foods introduced character developments ... Oct 7, 2018
WARNING: This review will contain massive spoilers. Do not read this if you haven't finished the last episode!
In sports, there are certain teams that are really good during the regular season, but when the playoffs come around, these teams that may win 75% or more of their regular season games, suddenly fall in the Post-season when it really counts. The feeling that that leaves their fans with is a feeling of disappointment, which probably wouldn't be that deep if they didn't recognize how much talent their team had. You want them to win, not just have good regular ... Oct 4, 2016
Compared to the 1st season, the pace of the plot seems to have slowed down considerably. I was looking forward to learning what the connection was between Erina Nakiri and Yukihira's father. But 13 episodes have come and gone and nothing has developed in that regard.
A lot of the supporting characters have sort of faded into the background. The food still looks great an appetizing, the ecchi has been toned down, but I really want to see more in terms of character development and the deepening of the relationships between the main protagonists, rivals and support. I hope this doesn't turn into another typical Shounen where ... Oct 31, 2017
Second plate is a direct continuation of season one, and fits in seamlessly with the end of season 1. It's the same formula for the most part, and the cast barely changes. This can be both good and bad, depending on what you're looking for in a series like this.
Did you enjoy the formula from season 1? If so, you'll continue to enjoy season 2. If not, you won't find anything too different here. **spoilers There are a few additions that I really liked about season 2, and since I already wrote a review for season 1 I thought I'd mention them here. For starters, the ... Oct 3, 2016
I enjoyed the first season of Food wars immensely and i was overjoyed
when he heard that there will be a new season for the series. As with the first season the story follows Yukihira Soma as he works to learn all there is about cooking and improve his cooking skills by taking part in competitions and beating powerful opponents while surviving in the elite cooking school Totsuki academy. This season continues on from the first season and having managed to win in the preliminaries Soma is one of the 8 people that managed to get to the main tournament. Yukihira Soma is the main ... Oct 12, 2016
Ah Shokugeki, probably my favorite ecchi series of all time. Mainly because the fanservice is done in a comedic way that actually adds to my enjoyment rather than detract. Unfortunately the sequel disappointed me quite a bit. The sound and art are still top notch but the characters and story fell apart for me in this season. Ni no Sara takes place right after season 1, meaning we get kicked right into the tournament arc. Sadly the tournament arc which is the biggest part of the series is so bland. There's none of the cutthroat tension from the previous season. There aren't any students getting
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Jun 26, 2017
My score: 7/10
Three words: flamboyant, over-the-top, yet charismatic Looking at it fully, the second season was even better than the first. It had development, it had twists, it had the beheading of that annoying beast that was ‘character over-powering’. It was fast paced, bright and engaging. Really, it deserves an 8. So why a 7? I suppose for me, the first season is always more enjoyable for me. Rarely have I enjoyed a second season MORE than the first. The first season had character relations to build, which is usually my favorite aspect of any show. Season 2 opens with all characters having been set in their ... Apr 17, 2020
Story 9/10
13 high quality episodes where the action doesn’t stop firstly with the Autumn elections where Souma has to battle against some natural chefs with more talent than he has and has a result he has to work extra hard if he is to succeed. The students then have to go out on work placements which will fully test their abilities in a high pressure environment. Art 8/10 This season maintains the first season’s art style with the characters in particular being drawn in such a fun and humorous way. Sound 9/10 ... Jul 16, 2021
Overall a good season but the tension from S1 was missing. The pacing seemed weaker and rushed. It'd have been better if they made it into 24 episodes like S1. The entire Stagier arc only focused on Yukihira. I'd have loved to see other characters' progress too.( I've not read the manga so I don't know if it was shown in manga)
Loved Yukihira's character development. He's one of the best MCs I've ever seen. Love his attitude and mindset. Plus the seiyuu is awesome! I stumbled upon S1 of Shokugeki no Souma out of curiosity and boredom. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise. ... May 17, 2020
Shokugeki no Souma: Ni no Sara picks up right after the preliminaries of the Autumn Elections have concluded. The 8 people who made it through are brought together and told just how things will work on the main stage.
The matches have their own themes of course and things are carried out as anyone would expect. There is a specific food that must be used in the cook-off and judges to see things through. The winner advancing to the semi-final and then ultimately the final of course. There was a mix up or two thrown into the Autumn Elections. I won't say much because it ... Jan 26, 2020
I gave the first season a 10/10 and, while I think the second season is also very good, I think it's a 9/10. Let me explain. The story, art, and musical selections remained a 10/10. But there was a decrease in humorous segments and an introduction to a quite a few new characters (all played minors roles in the overall story). For the most part, these new characters were boring at best. But there was one in particular whom I thought was just downright a bad character. They call him the copycat but his real name is Subaru (yes like the car). I don't know,
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Dec 6, 2018
Shokugeki No Soma is a strange beast. It annoys me, but makes me laugh all the same. It's like one of those annoying friends who keep on bugging you, but you can't help but like them a little.
Story: The story in Shokugeki No Soma is the low point of the series, meaning, there isn't much story. Soma wants to become a better chef than his dad and ends up going to a high class culinary school. The plot is simple, but it works. In the world of Shokugeki No Soma people settle a lot of their disputes through food battles, which have people make extreme ... Mar 16, 2018
Before I start this review this review will be covering seasons 1-3 and I will be updating this review when the 4th season comes out which I think it comes out of spring of 2018 so your looking at April May time frame anyways lets start the review. I am surprisingly pleased with this anime because when I first saw it I put it off because I thought I would hate it but then one day I decided to give it a watch and I do not regret it. the weakness part is the story the story is ok its not bad but not great
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Jun 25, 2018
Talk about an action-packed season! This will give you the best kind of anxiety, let me tell you.
If you've seen the first season of this (which you should've if you're reading reviews for this season), then you'd better get ready for some of the best Shokugekis of the series. I've been comparing this series to Yuri!!! on Ice and Bleach a lot because it has a lot of the same competition/battle feels that put you on the edge of your seat. This season does feature the inclusion of a new character that's kind of out of left field, so that may throw you off a ... Oct 22, 2018
Food porn season 2!!! I recently finished this anime. I watched this cuz next season, the 3rd installment of this series will air, and this time, I’m planning on watching it weekly.
What I really like about this series was that the anime feels like its a shounen anime even though it doesn’t have any action sequences. It was that intense, every cooking competition was really intense and thrilling, I can’t even stop pressing the next button every time an episode ends. The art and animation were consistent all throughout the series. I really really loved the fact they parodied some of shounen famous anime scenes (like ... Feb 18, 2023
Couldn't wait to start this season as I absolutely loved the first season. And honestly- it didn't disappoint! It isn't quite as good as the first season (which I rate 10/10), but over all the 2nd season is still a delight. The jokes are still hilarious. The over top reactions are still there. There are character growths from Soma, which I absolutely give an A+ on. A lot of anime give too much plot armor to their MC. Okay, Soma does have "some", but here it shows for the first time how vulnerable he is- and how he needs to get better. He doesn't sulk.
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Oct 11, 2020
The Second Plate: (13 Episodes) A continuation of the First Plate. There are only 8 contestants left and they are entering one-on-one Food Wars to narrow it down and to determine the winner. So much like before, there are a lot of foodgasms, and all of the Shonen tropes amped up to 2000 with even a JoJo, Godzilla, Dragonball, and Pokemon reference thrown in there. (The Megumi-Ryou and Akira-Ryou Food Wars were amazing) But what makes the fights interesting is that they get you rooting for one character then you get some backstory thrown in to give you more insight into why they cooked the
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Mar 30, 2020
Simple story, well written characters and bad-ass action. Continuing on the action, tension and excitement of the first season without falling short of expectations.
The characters are still as vibrant, with new characters shining as well. Each characters shows there own development throughout the show and is done so in a thoroughly entertaining way. Occasionally the ecchi scenes get one my nerve but the action, well constructed dishes and battles and amazing character really carry this show to new heights. Having watched the following seasons I can say this is definetly on of the best and you will not regret watching this show. Also has one ... Dec 3, 2020
Hi guys.
So, I just end watche Shokugeki no Soma : Second Plate. Altought I'm busy with my university life. Fuhhh . Firstly, the story is super good. Unpredictable and have moments that you can't predict. I'm surely like part Takumi Aldini Vs The Stalker. It kinda sad to know ... |