Food Wars: Flame of the Elite

Riku Kaizen never sought fame—only fire. Raised in the backstreets of Tokyo, cooking alongside his grandfather in a humble family diner, Riku’s dishes speak through silence, memory, and passion. When an invitation arrives from the prestigious Totsuki Culinary Academy, Riku steps into a world dominated by the elite—where failure is exile and flavor is war.



Among Totsuki’s towering prodigies, one name reigns above all: Erina Nakiri, the “God Tongue,” whose judgment can make or break a chef’s future. From the moment Riku challenges her pride, a dangerous rivalry sparks—one fueled by biting words, clashing egos, and simmering heat neither of them can ignore.



As unexpected partners, Riku and Erina are thrown into high-stakes cooking battles, explosive Shokugekis, and secrets buried beneath their family legacies. But in the kitchen, every dish tells a story—and theirs may become the most unforgettable flavor Totsuki has ever known.



In a world where taste rules all, can a street-born chef and a culinary queen find common ground… or something even deeper?