Sôma Yukihira, son of chef Jōichirō Yukihira and Tamako, spent his childhood in Restaurant Yukihira within Sumiredōri Shopping District. By age three, he honed early culinary instincts by prepping ingredients and serving patrons. Endless kitchen battles against his father—marked by 490 consecutive defeats—shaped his tenacity. A childhood mishap during a fish preparation left a scar above his left eyebrow, a permanent reminder of his gritty beginnings. When urban developers contaminated the restaurant’s supplies, Sôma countered by crafting a dish from salvaged bacon and vegetables, forcing the developer to retreat. This victory cemented his resourceful culinary ethos. Soon after, Jōichirō shuttered the restaurant and enrolled Sôma at Tōtsuki Culinary Academy, his alma mater where he once held the Elite Ten Council’s second seat. At Tōtsuki, Sôma’s diner upbringing drew scrutiny until he secured a Polar Star Dormitory spot by transforming mackerel into a gourmet burger. His bold entrance-ceremony vow to dominate the academy isolated peers initially, but relentless innovation and collaborative spirit won allies. He forged pivotal bonds: mentoring timid classmate Megumi Tadokoro through grueling trials and clashing with Erina Nakiri, whose disdain for his unorthodox style fueled rivalry. First-year trials—the Tōtsuki training camp, Autumn Election, and Moon Festival—tested his cross-cultural culinary fusion, toppling Elite Ten members. When Azami Nakamura’s regime imposed rigid traditions, Sôma allied with rebels, overthrowing Central’s tyranny by defeating Elite Ten member Etsuya Eizan in a rigged Shokugeki, proving skill could defy corruption. Post-victory, Sôma ascended to Elite Ten’s first seat. His second year confronted Les Cuisiniers Noirs, led by Asahi Saiba—Jōichirō’s ex-protégé wielding the Cross Knives technique to steal rivals’ skills. During BLUE tournament clashes, Sôma outmaneuvered Asahi’s borrowed prowess with original creations, rescuing Erina and affirming creativity’s supremacy. After BLUE, he embarked on a global culinary journey, distancing himself from Tōtsuki to evolve. His return culminated in a final duel against Erina, who mockingly dismissed his dish as “disgusting”—echoing their contentious history. Undeterred, their rivalry remained a catalyst for growth. Sôma thrives under pressure, merging experimental boldness with a diner’s focus on customer joy. Spiky red hair, a trademark headband, and casual attire defy Tōtsuki’s formality. His arc traces a hotheaded outsider’s rise into a leader uniting peers against oppression, leveraging resilience over innate talent. Even after reclaiming Yukihira’s legacy, he pursues mastery, challenging Erina anew—forever a student of the craft.