Episode 136: "Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma"
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In one of the greatest multiversal crossovers of all time, Katy from the One Piece holiday episodes joins the gang to talk about Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma, an anime that rivals Kill La Kill in fan service while also providing some absolute gourmet perfection on screen. But do not be fooled - this show is not just gratuitous moaning and literal foodgasms, it's actually really good, with solid character arcs and excellent plot progression that caters to even Iris's finer tastes. And you can't say that this show didn't move anyone in a major way - Marcus is planning to make his very own chaliapin steak pretty soon. Content warning: SPOILERS, strong language.
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