Shokugeki No - Souma: Gou No Sara Episode 9
Shokugeki No - Souma: Gou No Sara Episode 9
Critics from The Cinemaholic and community forums noted that the episode felt like a "speedrun" or a summary of several episodes. The reliance on panning and zooming instead of fluid cooking animation became increasingly noticeable.
A major complaint was the "trash" treatment of Megumi. After seasons of development, her pivotal 1v1 match was almost entirely skipped, and her defeat by Asahi felt like a forced plot device to hype a villain many found "creepy" and unearned. Shokugeki no Souma: Gou no Sara Episode 9
The episode sets the stage for the final selection rounds, including a clash between Erina and Takumi Aldini. Critical Analysis Critics from The Cinemaholic and community forums noted
“Mana's deal is an interesting view on the whole god tongue thing - so far it has been treated as a blessing, but super tasting has its drawbacks. Shame it came along Asahi and his dumb plot.” Reddit · r/anime · 5 years ago Shokugeki no Souma: Gou no Sara - Episode 9 discussion After seasons of development, her pivotal 1v1 match
“I was on board with this season being a send up of itself, but then this episode came in and did best girl Megumi so dirty... she gets done in by the show's worst character in a "battle" lasting all of 30 seconds.” Reddit · r/anime · 5 years ago
In a highly controversial turn, Megumi Tadokoro—after a brief, off-screen victory against the Noir chef Huang Zuiwang—is pitted against Asahi Saiba. Predictably, she is defeated rapidly, which many fans felt did her character growth a massive disservice.