Story Arcs

This is the list of arcs in the Shokugeki no Soma series. As of June 2016, there are eight story arcs in total.

Introduction Arc

Introduction Arc
The first arc of the Shokugeki no Soma series. This arc focuses on the beginning of Sōma Yukihira's journey at Tōtsuki Culinary Academy.
Manga		Anime
Volumes	1, 2	Seasons	1
Number of Chapters	13	Number of Episodes	7
The Endless Wilderness God's Tongue "Transforming" Furikake The Demon King Talks About "Gems" The Chef That Doesn't Smile Maria of the Polar Star Lawless Area A Dish That Calls for Spring The Ice Queen and the Spring Storm The Meat Invader The Night Before the Showdown Enter the Battlefield A Quiet Don, An Eloquent Don		The Endless Wilderness God's Tongue The Chef That Doesn't Smile Maria of the Polar Star The Ice Queen and the Spring Storm The Meat Invader A Quiet Don, An Eloquent Don

Training Camp Arc

Training Camp Arc
The second arc of the Shokugeki no Soma series. The second arc of the manga series. This arc focuses on the 92nd Tōtsuki Generation's first major event: Tōtsuki Friendship and Rapport Training Camp at the Tōtsuki Resort.
Manga		Anime
Volumes	2, 3, 4, 5	Seasons	1
Number of Chapters	21	Number of Episodes	8
Megumi's Garden Friction and Elite Concerto of Ideas and Creation The Coating that Colors the Mountain The Seed of Ideas Sparkling Soul Verdict The Supreme Recette Alumni Proof of Existence The Magician that Came from the East Those Remnants Memories of a Dish The Bitterness of Defeat Everyone Must Not Fall Asleep The Eggs Before Dawn A Set Trap Metamorphose Dancing Cook To the People that Will Eventually Fight The Fate Surrounding Tōtsuki		Concerto of Ideas and Creation The Coating that Colors the Mountain The Supreme Recette The Magician that Came from the East Memories of a Dish The Eggs Before Dawn Metamorphose The Man Who was Called an "Asura"

Karaage Wars Arc

Karaage Wars Arc
The third arc of the Shokugeki no Soma series. This arc focuses on Sōma's temporary return to his hometown, helping the Sumiredoori Shopping District regain their capital against Kinu Nakamozu, the owner of Mozuya.
Manga		Anime
Volumes	5	Seasons	1
Number of Chapters	4	Number of Episodes	2
Sensual Karaage (1) Sensual Karaage (2) Sensual Karaage (3) Sensual Karaage (4)		Sensual Karaage The Karaage of Youth

Tōtsuki Autumn Election Arc

Tōtsuki Autumn Election Arc
The fourth arc of the Shokugeki no Soma series. This arc focuses on the 43rd Annual Tōtsuki Autumn Election.
Manga		Anime
Volumes	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13	Seasons	1, 2
Number of Chapters	66	Number of Episodes	20
The Chosen Ones Return The Man Who was Called an "Asura" Wake-Up Kiss The Cook Who Thousands of Miles An Unexpected Straight The Accompanist of Aromas and Stimuli The Dragon Lies Down and then Ascends to the Sky Battle Memories The Known Unknown Wolf Pack Those Beyond Ordinary The Witches Dining Table Those Who Serve The Best The Man Who Came From A Cold Country A Recital of Blossoming Individuals A Hole Drilled With Knowledge Tuscan Moon Her Memories Holy Aroma Their Respective Weapons The Warriors' Banquet Putting Your Heart Into It A Meeting Of Strong People PLAN On The Edge The Theory Of Bento Evolution What Fills That Box Blending Light and Shadow The "Port City" Match The Kitchen's Dictator Polar Opposites "Courage" and "Resolution" The "Jewels" Generation Minding the Details Sensitive Monster Beneath the Mask Duel Etiquette Pursuer A Paper-thin Difference Between Offense and Defense The Last "Card" The Conditions for the Challenge The Observer Arrives Starting Line The Chaser And The Chased Hidden Assignment The First Bite's Secret Garniture Secret Plan Dreamland Morning Will Come Again Iron Will, Heart of Steel Beasts Eating Each Other Firestarter The "Sword" That Announces Autumn Seizing the Season A Battle Surrounding The "Season" The Answer He Reached Moonlight Memories The "Things" They've Accumulated The Fangs That Cut Through the Battlefield A Sharp Blade A Fine Tempered Sword Sōma's "Strength" Specialty New "Jewel"		The Man Who was Called an "Asura" The Cook Who Has Traveled Thousands of Miles The Karaage of Youth The Chosen Ones The Dragon Lies Down and Ascends the Skies The Unknown Known Those Beyond Ordinary A Recital of Blossoming Individuals The Warriors' Banquet What Fills That Box Blending Light and Shadow The "Jewels" Generation Pursuer The First Bite's Secret Morning Will Come Again Beasts Eating Each Other A Battle Surrounding The "Season" The "Sword" That Announces Autumn New "Jewel" Erina's Summer Vacation (OVA)

Stagiaire Arc

Stagiaire Arc
The fifth arc of the Shokugeki no Soma series. This arc focuses on the Stagiaire event held by the Tōtsuki Culinary Academy right after the 43rd Annual Tōtsuki Autumn Election.
Manga		Anime
Volumes	13, 14	Seasons	2
Number of Chapters	12	Number of Episodes	4
Stagiaire A Busy Restaurant with Many Problems Ideals and Distance Choosing A Path Those Who Shed Light The Magician, Once Again! Course Menu The Guidepost For Growth Forgotten Vegetables Yukihira (Revamped) Tear Through The Fruit Called Growth		Stagiaire The Magician, Once Again! Imposingly Autumn Moon's Chance Encounter (OVA)

Moon Banquet Festival Arc

Moon Banquet Festival Arc
The sixth arc of the Shokugeki no Soma series. This arc focuses on the Moon Banquet Festival event held by the Tōtsuki Culinary Academy right after the Stagiaire and Autumn Leaf Viewing events.
Manga		Anime
Volumes	14, 15, 16	Seasons	2
Number of Chapters	18	Number of Episodes	2
Imposingly Tōtsuki's Elite Ten The Distance from the Elite Ten Monster Event Spicy Flavor Worship "Má" and "Là" Without Fearing Spiciness Singing the School Anthem in Unison Moon Banquet Festival Great Stall Operation! Moonlight Whispers Blind Spot Lion and Lion A Pride of Young Lions Waiting Impatiently For That Person The First Seat's Power The Clouded Table Dark Clouds Cover The Moon		Imposingly Tōtsuki Elite Ten (OVA)

Central Arc

Central Arc
The seventh arc of the Shokugeki no Soma series. This arc focuses on the new administration at Tōtsuki Culinary Academy as a result of Azami Nakiri becoming its new Headmaster.
Manga		Anime
Volumes	16, 17, 18, 19, 20	Seasons	:None
Number of Chapters	37	Number of Episodes	:None
The Nakiri Bloodline The Captive Queen The Lamplight of Hope Erina Goes To The Polar Star Dorm Crumbling Academy Example Memories The Pinnacle of Foul Plays The Battle Has Begun The True Strength of the Alquimista True Gastronomy Hidden Flavor The Counterattack Begins Triumphant Return Heaven and Hell Board Game The Outbreak of War Reconnaissance Venue of Death With Fangs Bared Maximum Output Absolute "Thermal" Sense The Salmon Dances That Difference Growth Alice's Feelings Contest I The One Who Aims for the Summit Master and Disciple Two Faces Overpower Familiar and Forlorn Faces The Day They Met Revenge Frozen Feelings Follow Me		None

Promotion Exams Arc

Promotion Exams Arc
The Promotion Exams Arc is the eighth story arc of the Shokugeki no Soma series. This arc focuses on the 92nd Tōtsuki Generation's final exams for their first year at Tōtsuki Culinary Academy.
Manga		Anime
Volumes	20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26	Seasons	:None
Number of Chapters	60	Number of Episodes	:None
Now, To the Fields of Battle! Inequality Time-Traveling Salmon The Tōtsuki Train Moves On Mischief On a Snowy Day Joan of Arc Rising The Shining City Opponent Revenge Match Be Ingenious with Bear Meat! Birth of a New Elite Ten A New Approach Debt Rematch With a Rival Walking the Tightrope of Deliciousness Burst Forth, Mincemeat Katsu! The First Round The Second Round For Someone's Sake After The Heated Battle Wild Dance Declaration of War Compensation He Who Opened A Path Through The Wasteland He Who Leads The Charge He Who Is Covered In Scars He Who Has Used Up All His Strength Sōma's Strength Special Training Begins! Takumi's Tenacity Erina's True Studies Re-Realization The Tenth Seat's Resolve The Creator of Happiness Welcome to the Site of the Decisive Battle Bad Luck Feet Planted on the Ground How the Drop-Outs Live The Rotten Bonds of East and West Absolutely Fair Judges The Might of Tradition Vs The Power of Innovation The Cup of Possibility Origin of Strength Thick is Justice Taking the Polar Star Dorm on His Shoulders After the 1st Bout 2nd Bout Proof of Existence Rindō Cometh The Great Battle of Spiciness! What They Wanted To Protect Beyond the Field The Strobe Light Flashes Steadfast Bushido Lined Up and Ready To Go The Outcome of the Second Bout Solidarity of Hope 3rd Bout Aim For Victory! Full Throttle		None