Ep 12. The Magician Returns

In the show Food Wars season 2 episode 12, titled "The Magician Returns," the competition heats up as an acclaimed chef, Shinomiya, returns to Japan from France and challenges Soma to a cooking battle. Shinomiya is known for his exceptional French cuisine and his rigid, unforgiving personality. Soma, who has always been confident in his skills, is nervous about facing such a formidable opponent. However, he feels that this is the chance to prove himself as a worthy chef and sets out to impress Shinomiya with a Japanese-inspired dish.

As the cooking battle begins, the two chefs reveal their dish themes: Shinomiya chooses a classic French dish while Soma decides to make a Japanese dish with a modern twist. Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to glimpses of the two chefs' cooking techniques, each with their unique style and approach.

Soma's dish, in particular, stands out, as he incorporates unexpected flavors and textures to his dish, showcasing his creativity and innovation. Shinomiya, on the other hand, focuses on the traditional French technique and execution.

As the timer runs out, the judges taste and evaluate the two dishes. The tension rises as the judges deliberate, but in the end, they declare Soma as the winner of the battle. Shinomiya, who had underestimated the young chef, is humbled by his loss and comes to recognize Soma's potential.

In the final scenes of the episode, the two chefs share a heartfelt moment. Shinomiya, who had struggled throughout the years to achieve success, finds inspiration in Soma's attitude towards cooking and decides to make changes to his own restaurant.

Overall, "The Magician Returns" is a thrilling episode that showcases the talents of Soma and Shinomiya, two chefs at the top of their game. It's a great reminder that even the most talented chefs can learn from others and that creativity and innovation are key to success in the culinary world.