# Where to Watch Food Wars! The Second Plate

**The Second Plate drops viewers back into the Autumn Elections, so it makes much more sense after the opening season. Legal viewing options are Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video, with subtitled and dubbed versions listed. This 2016 TV season is a compact 13 episode run of cooking contests treated with the urgency of elimination matches. Its appeal comes from watching unusual ideas become dishes under pressure, then seeing every taste pushed into absurd comedy. Fans who enjoy tournament momentum and the series' ecchi reactions should find this an easy continuation to finish.**

## Where to Watch

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B078XKMM4M)
- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma)
- [Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/series/food-wars-c3f514cd-df5e-47eb-9ab1-6e11236ef4f6)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80182054)

Choose among Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video for this season. The listed choices include subtitles and a dub, so you can pick according to your preferred audio and current subscriptions.

## Synopsis

Soma Yukihira is a diner cook trying to survive at an elite culinary academy where talented students are tested through demanding cook offs. The Autumn Election puts him against gifted young chefs whose methods and specialties force him to rethink his own approach. Each contest turns ingredients, timing, and presentation into tactical choices, while exaggerated reactions supply the comedy. The story stays focused on competitive cooking and Soma's ability to respond when a rival appears to have the stronger dish. This season continues the manga based premise without needing to reinvent it.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Premiered:** 2016
- **Studio:** J.C.Staff
- **Score:** 7.9

## Watch Order

Start with the first Food Wars season before moving to The Second Plate. Season two resumes the Autumn Elections already in progress, and beginning here would skip the setup behind Soma's place in the competition.

- [Shokugeki no Souma](https://hozuna.com/anime/food-wars) (prequel)
- Shokugeki no Souma: Ni no Sara OVA (sequel)
- [Shokugeki no Souma: San no Sara](https://hozuna.com/anime/food-wars-the-third-plate) (sequel)

## If You Liked This

- **[Restaurant to Another World](https://hozuna.com/anime/restaurant-to-another-world)**: Restaurant to Another World keeps food at the center, but trades heated cook offs for a gentler restaurant atmosphere.
- **[Blue Lock](https://hozuna.com/anime/blue-lock)**: Blue Lock suits viewers who want another competition built around ambitious young rivals fighting to prove a specialized talent.
- **[Kuroko's Basketball](https://hozuna.com/anime/kuroko-s-basketball)**: Kuroko's Basketball channels a similar burst of shonen intensity into matches where distinctive individual styles collide.
- **[My Dress-Up Darling Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/my-dress-up-darling-season-2)**: 
- **[KonoSuba: Legend of Crimson](https://hozuna.com/anime/konosuba-legend-of-crimson)**: 
- **[KonoSuba Season 3](https://hozuna.com/anime/konosuba-season-3)**: 
- **[KonoSuba Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/konosuba-season-2)**: 
- **[My Dress-Up Darling](https://hozuna.com/anime/my-dress-up-darling)**: 

## FAQ

### Which services have Food Wars! The Second Plate?

The legal options named for this season are Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. Subtitled viewing and a dub are listed, giving viewers a choice of presentation.

### What is the episode count for The Second Plate?

The season contains 13 episodes, each with a 24 minute runtime. It is a shorter commitment than the opening season and keeps its attention on the continuing competition.

### Where does The Second Plate fit in the series?

This is the second season of Food Wars. Watch the first season beforehand because The Second Plate continues the Autumn Elections rather than introducing the academy and competition from scratch.

### Does Food Wars! The Second Plate have a dub?

Yes, a dubbed version is included among the listed viewing choices. A subtitled version is also listed if you prefer the original audio presentation.

### Is The Second Plate finished?

Yes, its airing status is finished. All 13 episodes belong to the completed 2016 TV season, so there is no weekly wait within this part of the story.