Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma: The Third Plate Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.0
Video		4.5
Audio		4.5
Extras		2.0
Overall		3.0

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma: The Third Plate Blu-ray Movie Review

The third chapter arrives.

Food Wars: The Third Plate continues the epic food cuisine journeys. The series features animation by production studio J.C. Staff (Aria the Scarlet Ammo, A Certain Magical Index). Produced by Noriko Dohi (Little Busters! Refrain), Reiko Oyama (Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign), Sôji Miyagi (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?), and Terushige Yoshie (Non Non Biyori Nonstop). The new season of the series takes audiences on a new trip of culinary delights. Created by Shun Saeki (who handled the art) and Yūto Tsukuda (who wrote the story), Food Wars: The Third Plate delivers more fun for fans of the anime franchise.

Sōma Yukihira (Yoshitsugu Matsuoka) continues to work to hone his abilities as an expert chef. The journey isn’t easy and there are constantly new challenges along the way to becoming the master. Determined to find his voice as a chef, Soma finds himself working with the Yukihira fine dining eatery. The process has led to Soma now being involved with the Totsuki Fine Dining Academy. The school is a prestigious and acclaimed school only aimed at students determined to become expert chefs and the field is rigorously competitive.

Only the best of the best ever get a chance to be a student at Totsuki. Soma finds himself alongside other talented chefs and he continually seeks new recipes to change cooking forever. Joined by Erina Nakiri (Hisako Kanemoto) and Megumi Tadokoro (Minami Takahashi), the adventure continues. This year Soma has to face the challenge of the Lunar Fest and make his mark as a member of the elite chef group known as “The Ten” (comprised of the 10 most prestigious chefs at the school). Can Soma become a cooking master?

The characters are one of the central elements of the production. The series relies heavily upon the cast of characters and their respective roles in the saga. The series is character-focused and the central cast propels the story forward. The series lead is charming and manages to make a solid impression as an enjoyable protagonist for the saga. Soma has big ambitions and wants to make a name for himself as one of the best chefs in the world.

Game on.

The animation is excellent and one of the best components of the production. The art style is exquisite. Under the work of art director Kōichirō Bizen (The Pet Girl of Sakurasou, Date A Live III), the animation soars. The character designs by Tomoyuki Shitaya (Sagrada Reset, Hatsukoi Limited) make a solid and favorable impression. The designs feel distinct for the respective roles on the series. The art style is commendable and does a solid job of highlighting the school and the culinary elements.

The cinematography by Yutaka Kurosawa (Dream Eater Merry, Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling Club) is first-rate and shines with solid color and a bright aesthetic. The series showcases a charming environment for the culinary tales and the journey of the characters – the cinematographer certainly understands the material and handles it exceptionally well.

Featuring a score composed by Tatsuya Katō (Love Live! Sunshine!!, Celestial Method), Food Wars: The Third Plate has a charming score that is well suited to the material. The music is a fine backdrop to the production and fits the foodie vibes of the series exceptionally well. Kato understands the series drive for good music to accompany the beautiful anime food.

Written by Shogo Yasukawa (Alderamin on the Sky, Hyperdimension Neptunia), Food Wars: The Third Plate finds the series exploring a new chapter in the saga. The season brings more adventurous and enticing cuisine to fans of the program. Viewers enamored with food programs and anime series showcasing a vibrant array of culinary delights will find the story adequate for exploring these components. A solid effort by Yasukawa.

Directed by Yoshitomo Yonetani (Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up, Vatican Miracle Examiner), Food Wars: The Third Plate is another worthwhile season of the series and one that fans will want to see. Exploring a new arena for the third season, the journey of these chefs is one that continues to bring viewers something full of excitement. Fans of the program will want to check out these installments.

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma: The Third Plate Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Arriving on Blu-ray from Sentai Filmworks, Food Wars: The Third Plate is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high definition in the original television broadcast aspect ratio of 1.78:1 widescreen. Exceptional color reproduction rewards fans of the series with a great looking release. The high-definition visuals look wonderful: crisp, clear, and rewarding. The animation shines and shows the character designs, layout art, and background animation well. The encode quality is good as well – it shows a nice degree of finesse and showcases the culinary material.

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma: The Third Plate Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The release includes a selection of audio options: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo and Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo (with English subtitles). The dub is excellent and provides fans with a entertaining audio experience. Fans will be happy to be able to select between English and Japanese audio options and both options being lossless is a wonderful component of the release. A solid and serviceable release from Sentai Filmworks.

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma: The Third Plate Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Disc One:

Clean Opening Animations (HD, 6:08)

Clean Closing Animations (HD, 9:12)

Disc Two:

Clean Opening Animations (HD, 10:44)

Clean Closing Animations (HD, 11:55)

Disc Three:

Clean Opening Animations (HD, 12:16)

Clean Closing Animations (HD, 14:31)

The release also includes a selection of trailers for other releases available from distributor Sentai Filmworks: My Teen Romantic Comedy – SNAFU (HD, 1:32), Tada Never Falls in Love (HD, 1:19), Monster Musume: Everyday Life of Monster Girls (HD, 1:33), and Golden Time (HD, 1:32).

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma: The Third Plate Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Food Wars: The Third Plate is entertaining in the third season outing. The saga continues to explore the journey of these characters and their respective missions towards being culinary masters. Audiences who enjoy in food competition and anime series with quirky characters and plenty of charm will find the program worthwhile. The series is certainly exploring a new chapter in the third season. Sentai Filmworks provides a solid video-audio presentation and a selection of extras. Recommended.