The way “Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma” was set up, a second season was inevitable. And here you are! A second season! Or a Second Plate. This season contends itself with the Autumn Elections, to see who is the best. Since our hero, Soma Yukihira, (ginger in the middle) is still seen as some kind […]
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