It's quite rare for manga to put so much focus on supporting characters. The art perfectly portrayed the emotions felt within a scene, and it successfully impacts the reader through this. Similarly, when there was a comedic moment, the art perfectly encapsulates the lighthearted moments. When there was a moment in the manga that was more serious or tense, the art portrayed perfectly the tension that the characters feel in that moment. The art was very successful in portraying emotions to the reader as well. From character designs to the food, everything looks really good. Even if the destination was sub-par, the journey to get there was a simply thrilling ride, which you are sure to have fun while reading. This manga is a great example of the saying "It's about the journey, not the destination". Although the ending definitely decreased how much I liked this manga, I think that a disappointing ending can be overlooked if the path to reach that ending was fun and entertaining. I'll avoid discussing the final arc, but I'll just point out that it was a disappointing ending to an amazing story. However, that does not mean that the story is without flaw, although these flaws are in the later chapters. As much as it is a crazy and weird concept, it definitely delivered on it. of battle shounen brought into the kitchen. I was incredibly entertaining to see the craziness Like other battle shounen manga, it's an extremely fun read to follow the path of our protagonist, to see him try to become the best that ever was. It was really entertaining to follow Souma's path into becoming a better chef. Shokugeki no Souma had a rather fun story.
On the other hand, you've got Shokugeki no Soma, who brings a battle shounen twist in the kitchen. You've got heartwarming cooking manga who brings forth the importance of family, friendship, and community. With every cooking manga I've read, I noticed that they always fall in either two categories. I've been reading this manga for like 5 years and it really gave me a lot, so I recommend it and I hope And then the charming Asahi - perfect villain imo. I'm not that fond of the boss of the Central arc since he doesn't really cook, but I can't say that I don't respect him as a character. Even the villains are great, Tsukasa Eishi is imo one of the best written characters (or antagonists?) in manga as a medium. There are a LOT of them mind you, so not everyone gets a lot of screen time, but I never felt that a character was wasted, they always achieved something important. Personally, it's a 10, but you need to read the Le Dessert special chapter.Īs I said the best thing about this manga are the interesting side characters. I don't like that they skipped some battles so I've been wondering whethet I have one problem: The ending is a bit rushed. Personally this manga is the absolute #1 one best thing I've ever read and invested myself into, so if you are wondering whether to read this - of course you should it's a god damn masterpiece. Some people aren't happy with the recent development but after almost 300 chapters of couse someone will drop it. However, the part where the manga REALLY shines, are characters. I see that the other reviews aren't that positive but don't mind if I do:Īrt is perfect. That said, I’m a sentimental fool who will give it a 6/10 regardless. Food Wars is a bastardization of all the effort that has led up to this point, from both the creators and the reader. What began as endearingly bombastic became much more of an irritant at anything once the curtains fell. Tosh is truly gifted as a manga artist, but the flat storyboarding leaves much to be desired. Just ask the Azami’s flaccid plot twist to instantly become a likable character to fit the plot. All those page turns and bubbling oddities were nothing more than a cover-up for the nothingness that remains hidden under platitudes, and that in and of itself is a travesty.Įmotional it is not. If no one else is to sympathize with the reader's plight, I will. Yes, this ending does exist, and no, it is not some trite fan fiction. Imagine stabbing Godzilla with a toothpick.
Such a monstrosity is so egregious to the point where criticism is in of itself a completely benign endeavor. There are no ideas to be portrayed, no textures to be defined, and contentions that are unimaginably vast.
one could not feasibly picture in their bulky weeb brain. It is dissonant in the workings of satisfying character/plot progression and conclusions in ways The ending is a slight on all that is good, kind, or right. I have no words - I mean how could I? Any effort would be a waste, and yet this intellectually fickle mind is doing it regardless. Yes, I invoked the conclusion to Fairy Tail, and no, I don’t think I’m being facetious. What was once a shining star in the overall mediocrity of Shonen Jump’s catalog finished its run worse than the likes of Death Note and Fairy Tail’s endings.