Gin Dōjima, a standout alumnus of Tōtsuki Culinary Academy’s 69th Generation, secured the Elite Ten Council’s 1st Seat while residing at Polar Star Dormitory. His formidable partnership with 2nd Seat Jōichirō Saiba led them to dominate Shokugeki battles, funding the dormitory through relentless victories. Their rivalry peaked in an inconclusive showdown during their first-year Autumn Election. Graduating with Tōtsuki’s highest exam score, Gin garnered over 800 global job offers, all rejected after Jōichirō’s sudden disappearance prompted his own withdrawal from public life.
As General Head Chef and Board member at Tōtsuki Resort, Gin spearheaded its rise to global prestige. During the Friendship and Rapport Training Camp, he imposed exacting standards, treating students as professionals while remaining attuned to their potential. This balance emerged when he challenged Kojirō Shinomiya’s expulsion of Megumi Tadokoro, orchestrating an unofficial Shokugeki to reveal her talent and disrupt Shinomiya’s creative complacency.
Disciplined in routine, Gin integrates strength training into daily baths to sustain his athletic build. His sharp intuition detects unspoken challenges, from Shinomiya’s stagnation to Jōichirō’s inner turmoil. Though stern, he prizes inventive hospitality, nurturing it in protégés like Megumi and Sōma Yukihira. Recognizing Sōma’s promise early, he offered subtle guidance before collaborating with Jōichirō to prepare students for the Regimental Shokugeki against Central.
Gin later strategized against threats to Tōtsuki, including Asahi Saiba and Noir’s infiltration. He alerted Erina Nakiri to Asahi’s ambitions, disclosing his ties to Jōichirō. During BLUE, his interventions safeguarded the academy’s legacy while advancing its rising talent.
Driven by a resolve to spare others Jōichirō’s isolation, Gin balances tradition with innovation, ensuring Tōtsuki hones culinary excellence without sacrificing its members’ personal growth. His career embodies loyalty to the institution’s ideals and the individuals shaping its future.