This week on Shokugeki no Soma we get to see Soma and Subaru agree to the terms of their shokugeki match. Soma lets Subaru know that what he will be making a beef stew and many disagree with his decision. However, Soma concludes it’s pointless as Subaru stalks his opponent so he will know regardless. Soma then spends the majority of the episode testing different combinations, while getting hassled by a journalist. He agrees to give him the inside scoop if he tastes Soma’s trial dishes. The episode ends with Soma going straight in and stunning the crowd with his ingredients.

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It was a slow episode this week, with more focus on the build up for the big match between Soma and Subaru. There was some funny character interactions between Soma and Erina when he asks her for help with his dish. Erina is obviously a tsundere because she constantly gets angry and flustered at Soma, we can see her becoming a possible love interest in due time. It’s nice to see that character interaction between those two because it doesn’t happen very often. the introduction of journalism student was sort of pointless as he didn’t really add to the narrative.

The preview for the next episode showed that Subaru is perfectly mimicking Soma on every aspect of his dish, even the specific cut of beef. Unfortunately, he seems to be adding his own twist so it will definitely have Soma up against the ropes. The next episode will likely dedicate itself entirely to the match between the two chefs, which is going to make for excellent viewing.


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