The advancement exam traditionally takes place in Hokkaido every year. With theme of the exam being Hokkaido ingredients, Erina is to hold a special lesson on Hokkaido to the Polar Star members. With extra hard training, they are now ready for the exam. Soma and others arrive in Hakodate. The 1st exam shortly begins; however, they are already facing the interference from the Central Gourmet Organization…!

The episode was rated 7.92 from 95 votes.

The Moon Festival finally begins! The dish that Soma decides to make for his stand are black pepper pork buns that are made in a stone oven. However, the crowd keeps going over to the more luxorious Chinese cuisine RS's stand instead. Soma ends up in the red on the first day. Since students who end up with losses during this school festival will be expelled, Soma is already in trouble. Will he be able to turn things around?!

The episode was rated 7.92 from 106 votes.

With the survival of Cutting Edge Cuisine RS on the line, Kurokiba and Kusunoki's shokugeki begins. Not only does Kusunoki prepare the key ingredient, salmon, with the same skill as Kurokiba, but he also pulls out a steam convection oven. How will Kurokiba counter Kusunoki's expertise in cutting edge culinary skills?

The episode was rated 7.93 from 107 votes.

The day of the Regiment de Cuisine is here! Soma has selected 8 best members to defeat the Central! After Azami and Erina’s discussion, it was decided that Soma, Isshiki and Megishima will fight in the 1st BOUT. Soma is up against Kinokuni Nene, the 6th seat in Central and also an expert in “soba” noodles! What will the shokugeki theme be!?

The episode was rated 7.96 from 84 votes.

In order to prepare themselves for the upcoming Régiment du Cuisine, Soma and the others divide into 2 teams for practice battle. While they are not allowed to speak under the rule, the team leader Dojima prepares a dish but to everyone’s confusion, he improvises from the recipe. As Takumi tries to understand Dojima’s intention, he recalls back to the events at Stagiaire Challenge…

The episode was rated 7.99 from 85 votes.

The final day of the Moon Festival is here. Soma and Kuga's battle finally draws to a close--who will emerge the victor? After closing up shop in the Central Area, Soma and Megumi accept Rindo's invitation to go to Tsukasa Eishi's booth in the Yamanote Area! What kind of food will be served by the first seat?

The episode was rated 8.02 from 109 votes.

Excitement rises as the judges arrive at the venue of the Regiment de Cuisine. Isshiki is up against the 8th seat and Italian cuisine specialist Shiratsu Julio! His rivalry for Isshiki is apparent but what’s the reason behind it? Julio’s dish is ready first! What will the judges reaction be!?

The episode was rated 8.10 from 93 votes.

The 1st years at the Totsuki Culinary Institute are facing the biggest event of the 2nd semester, “The Advancement Exam”! However, the mood is gloomy at Polar Star dormitory as it is rumored that those who won't obey Azami's regime will face elimination. As Soma reflects on the situation, he is visited by Erina. When he hears her thoughts, he starts to cook a “Yukihira dish” and make her taste it…!

The episode was rated 8.19 from 113 votes.

Hisako, Alice and Kurokiba all failed the third exam and were expelled! In desperation, Erina directly negotiates with Azami but her pleas are not taken seriously. Soma also challenges Azami for the seat at the Elite Ten. Like Erina, his challenge is also brushed away but the situation changes entirely when a certain person appears at the scene!

The episode was rated 8.24 from 92 votes.

The 3rd and final battle between Soma and Nene is heating up, as they are putting everything they've got in the dish! As the theme of shokugeki is soba, Nene is in her element and finishes first. Her dish is highly praised by the judges so what will Soma cook up to turn the situation around!?

The episode was rated 8.24 from 91 votes.

The 3rd round of the Advancement Exam begins with Soma vs new member of the Elite Ten, Hayama! Soma throws everything he’s got into his ultimately delicious Bear Menchi Katsu, which seemed like a winning dish already. In that situation, Hayama’s bear meat dish is finally revealed! A bear dish prepared with Hayama’s extremely acute sense of smell blows judges away and even makes them admit that it surpasses Soma’s dish! However, Soma’s eyes still shine with hope. What will his next move be!?

The episode was rated 8.24 from 99 votes.

23 years ago, Polar Star dormitory lead by Saiba Joichiro and Dojima Gin was known as the strongest of all Totsuki Academy. Joichiro’s creative dishes won many competitions and were recognized by many, however, he had an unsettling feeling inside him…

The episode was rated 8.37 from 92 votes.

It is now the third day of the Moon Festival! While the addition of the Sorta Danzi Noodles dish to their lineup has helped Soma improve their sales, they are nowhere near Chinese Cuisine RS, who continues to dominate the sales rankings. Soma decides to get help and start serving yet another new dish: Mapo Tofu, the same as Chinese Cuisine RS! However, his version has a surprising secret--what is Soma's strategy?

The episode was rated 8.44 from 110 votes.

Soma and Eizan begin the shokugeki that will determine the fate of Polar Star Dormitory. Hereto known more as a skilled consultant, Eizan's strengths as a chef will finally become known. The shokugeki's topic is Satsuma chicken from Kagoshima prefecture. However, the match is rigged due to Eizan having bought out all the judges. Does Soma have a fighting chance?

The episode was rated 8.44 from 113 votes.

Soma battles with the First Seat of the Totsuki Elite Ten, Tsukasa. If Soma loses, he has to join Central and Tsukasa wagers seat in the Elite Ten. Their topic is French cuisine using venison. However, Soma pulls out an unlikely ingredient and a bizarre tool. The judges for this battle end up being Erina, Megumi, and Hisako who thought they were hiding, but were found. Who will be the victor in this battle that could greatly change both of their lives?

The episode was rated 8.61 from 113 votes.