The shokugeki to decide the fate of the Polaris dormitory nears its conclusion! Although the judges firmly decide that his opponent will take the victory, Soma puts everything he’s gained from his time at the dorm on a plate, striving for Polaris’s future. Will his culinary skill capable enough to defend Polaris’s future?
Meanwhile, Central makes its move, beginning a full-scale purge of anyone daring to resist them! To avoid the dissolution of the remaining research societies and seminars in the school, they must go through the shokugeki competition with the Central. Will Soma survive to take on this next challenge?
Soma has a lot of positive energy which most of us wish we can have that kind of strong mentality in us - the determination to do what is believe to be right and the ‘never give up’ attitude even facing a stronger and more powerful opponent. Despite the winner is already decided before the competition, Soma’s level of confidence that he has for himself and his courage to strive until the end are remarkably impressive. It seems there are a lot of positive attitude we should learn from Soma which we can apply into our lives.
Rating: ★★★★
More reviews can be found on Goodreads: Food Wars!, Vol. 18: Shokugeki no Soma (Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma #18).