Food Wars! The Third Plate: Totsuki Train Arc

Carreau Jun 29, 2018

7

If you've already watched this far into the show I doubt anything other than the overall vibe of this season is needed here. I personally thought last season, the third plate's first half, was by far the weakest and I didn't really like the direction. That being said this one is much more along the lines of the first two season but it definitly felt rushed in a handful of places and really only followed wherever Souma was regardless of how many other battles or things were occuring in between his matches. It feet like just this half of the third plate should have been 25 episodes so everyone got some time to shine and fail.

ChineseWick Feb 10, 2024

8

"Food Wars! The Third Plate: Totsuki Train Arc" continues the culinary journey of Soma Yukihira and his peers as they embark on the challenging Promotion Exams, a series of high-stakes cooking battles set aboard the Totsuki Academy train. This arc deepens the series' exploration of culinary creativity, personal growth, and the ideological clash within the Academy's elite. With its blend of intense cooking showdowns, character development, and escalating narrative tension, the Totsuki Train Arc further spices up the "Food Wars!" series, serving fans a course filled with both flavor and fervor. Elevated Culinary Combat Innovative Dishes and Techniques: This arc continues to showcase an array of inventive and mouthwatering dishes that highlight the characters' culinary prowess and creativity. The detailed depiction of cooking techniques and ingredients not only entertains but educates, offering viewers a deeper appreciation for the art of cooking. Character Development in High Heat: The Totsuki Train Arc places the characters in high-pressure situations that catalyze significant personal and professional growth. The challenges faced by Soma, Erina, and others during the Promotion Exams test their resolve, skills, and culinary philosophies, leading to compelling character arcs and dynamics. A Dash of Tension Escalating Stakes: The Promotion Exams represent not just a battle for advancement within Totsuki Academy but also a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict between the traditional values and the reformist agenda within the school. This arc raises the stakes, making each culinary battle a critical fight for the characters' futures and ideals. Ideological Conflicts: The Totsuki Train Arc delves deeper into the ideological rifts within the Academy, particularly highlighting the contrasts between the rigid culinary standards upheld by the Elite Ten and the innovative, boundary-pushing approaches of Soma and his allies. These conflicts add depth to the narrative, challenging viewers to consider the value of innovation in the face of tradition. Balancing Flavors Pacing and Focus: While the arc's focus on the Promotion Exams provides a clear narrative drive, some viewers might find the pacing uneven at times, as the series juggles character development, culinary battles, and the overarching plot. However, this careful balance ensures that the story remains engaging and dynamic. Character Spotlight: The Totsuki Train Arc offers valuable insights into the backgrounds and motivations of key characters, including Erina's growth and her evolving relationship with Soma. These moments of character exploration enrich the series, making the culinary battles more than just competitions—they become expressions of the characters' identities and dreams. Conclusion "Food Wars! The Third Plate: Totsuki Train Arc" successfully continues the series' tradition of blending culinary innovation with character-driven storytelling. By elevating the stakes of the cooking battles and deepening the narrative's exploration of ideological conflicts within Totsuki Academy, this arc not only satisfies fans' appetites for action and drama but also whets their appetite for future developments. As the characters face their toughest challenges yet, the Totsuki Train Arc proves to be a crucial and flavorful chapter in the "Food Wars!" saga, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the next course in the journey of Soma and his friends.

Aniosophy Mar 13, 2019

9

And with this another show completed this season, and another show ending on a cliffhanger “alluding” to another season, but personally unlike the other shows this season this time it doesn’t really bother me because Food Wars, in essence, is just a continuing ongoing cooking battle that never has an end so I didn’t expect it to have an ending this time, and in fact I think this is probably one of the better seasons of Food Wars since all the pacing was pretty good and it followed the manga’s pacing fairly closely from my understanding (instead of like what happened during season 2). My only real gripe with this season being, the jarring cut between them not having a plan for the shokugeki, and then them just magically out of nowhere having a complete team. I would have liked more details on what happened there, but I’m assuming that was a deliberate cut that also happened in the manga, and we will eventually have a flashback about what happened so I’m fine with it. Other than this I am kind of sad that it will probably not have another season until at least a year from now since, from my understanding, this season is pretty close to the manga so it will take some time for them to get far enough out again for us to get another season. But I’m fine with that cuz I rather them wait for more material than just making filler or anime my only stuff. In conclusion I am happy with how this season all turned out, and as long as they don’t draw this whole elaborate cooking battle too far out (meaning no more than at MAX 12 - 18 more episodes) I am really happy with this Ark, so I feel it is only right to give this season a 9/10 just like the other half of this season got when it aired in fall 2017, with me possibly raising it to a 10 whenever this ark ends, and depending on how it all plays out😊