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Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma · Season 4 · Crunchyroll

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Season 4

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Season 4 is a ONE-TIME WATCH, BollyMeter 6.8/10. 13 episodes on Crunchyroll from 12 October 2019.

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BollyMeter6.8/10The Fourth Plate covers the Central arc's climax and drew significant criticism from fans who felt the story had diverged from the manga's original appeal. The cooking battles remain visually impressive but the narrative stakes felt manufactured compared to the early seasons.

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What BollyAI Thinks

The Fourth Plate (autumn 2019, 13 episodes) brings the Central arc to a close. Fan reception was notably cooler than earlier seasons - the power-scaling and antagonist dynamics of the Central arc struck many as a departure from the food-focused character work that defined Seasons 1 and 2. The cooking remains technically detailed but the drama around it feels more conventional. Those watching for the culinary content will still find value; those primarily invested in the character arcs from the early seasons may find this the weakest instalment.

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Season Over Season

The Fourth Plate resolves the Central arc storyline that began in Season 3, but the resolution left many fans who preferred the Totsuki academy competition format feeling disconnected from the series.