
The qualifiers of the Autumn Elections are now over, and only eight talented chefs remain. Now, they face off in one-on-one food wars, each with their own unique themes. Met with both new judges and new opponents all with their own specialties, Souma must stay on his toes if he hopes to make it to the top of both the Autumn Elections and Tootsuki Culinary Academy. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Eight chefs, one kitchen, a battle where every bite could crown a culinary king.
The Autumn Elections have whittled the field down to eight prodigious chefs, each armed with a signature culinary theme. In this second half‑season, the battles become intensely personal: one‑on‑one cookoffs that pit Souma Yukihira against fresh rivals and unfamiliar judges, each demanding creativity under pressure. As the stakes rise, Souma must juggle his trademark reckless flair with strategic restraint, learning to read opponents’ styles while refining his own dishes to perfection. New challenges arrive in the form of exotic ingredients, surprise themes, and the ever‑present politics of Tootsuki Culinary Academy. From flamboyant dessert duels to daring savory showdowns, the contestants push the limits of flavor and technique, turning the kitchen into a battlefield where taste buds are the ultimate weapons. Souma’s journey is as much about mastering his craft as it is about confronting his own insecurities, forging alliances, and proving that his unconventional approach can still claim the top seat in the academy’s hierarchy.
This cooking competition anime centers on high-stakes culinary duels at an elite academy, where tasting delicious food triggers over-the-top, sexualized fantasy sequences involving nudity and suggestive imagery. While the cooking action and character growth are engaging, the pervasive fan-service content makes it best suited for older teens comfortable with explicit ecchi humor.
Food Wars! The Second Plate has 13 episodes.
Food Wars! The Second Plate is currently finished airing.
Food Wars! The Second Plate was produced by J.C.Staff.
Food Wars! The Second Plate aired Jul 2, 2016 to Sep 24, 2016.
Food Wars! The Second Plate is based on a Manga.
This cooking competition anime centers on high-stakes culinary duels at an elite academy, where tasting delicious food triggers over-the-top, sexualized fantasy sequences involving nudity and suggestive imagery. While the cooking action and character growth are engaging, the pervasive fan-service content makes it best suited for older teens comfortable with explicit ecchi humor.
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Nakiri, Erina
Main
CV: Taneda, Risa

Tadokoro, Megumi
Main
CV: Takahashi, Minami

Yukihira, Souma
Main
CV: Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu

Aldini, Father
Supporting
CV: Souma, Kouichi

Aldini, Takumi
Supporting
CV: Hanae, Natsuki

Aldini, Isami
Supporting
CV: Ono, Yuuki

Aoki, Daigo
Supporting
CV: Yanagita, Junichi

Arato, Hisako
Supporting
CV: Oonishi, Saori

Bald Judge
Supporting
CV: Iijima, Hajime

Blondin, Abel
Supporting
CV: Yamashita, Seiichirou

Chapelle, Roland
Supporting
CV: Mizushima, Yuu

Daimidou, Fumio
Supporting
CV: Yokoo, Mari

Doujima, Gin
Supporting
CV: Koyasu, Takehito

Eizan, Etsuya
Supporting
CV: Sugita, Tomokazu

Gao, Wei
Supporting
CV: Watanabe, Akeno

Gotouda, Donato
Supporting
CV: Kondou, Takayuki

Hayama, Akira
Supporting
CV: Suwabe, Junichi

Houjou, Miyoko
Supporting
CV: Seto, Asami

Hugo, Lucie
Supporting
CV: Arai, Satomi

Ibusaki, Shun
Supporting
CV: Murata, Taishi

Inui, Hinako
Supporting
CV: Noto, Mamiko

Isshiki, Satoshi
Supporting
CV: Sakurai, Takahiro

Judge with Glasses
Supporting
CV: Sakurai, Toshiharu

Kabutoyama, Tetsuji
Supporting
CV: Nogawa, Masashi
13 episodes · 2 cours
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More popular than 99% of all anime