K e R R a T Ö z e l l i k l e r iIn 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.
“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 Shokugeki no Souma: Gou no Sara Episode 9
Mana’s backstory highlights the God Tongue as a curse rather than a blessing, leading to her physical collapse and abandonment of her family. In a highly controversial turn, Megumi Tadokoro—after a
The episode sets the stage for the final selection rounds, including a clash between Erina and Takumi Aldini. Critical Analysis she gets done in by the show's worst
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.

