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Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 1 by Shun Saeki, Yuto Tsukuda
3.25
relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This is my first manga read that deals with fan service. I am happy that I have people in my life to explain to me what that Fan Service is.

According to google: Keith Russell defines fan service as "the random and gratuitous display of a series of anticipated gestures common in Manga and Anime. These gestures include such things as panty shots, leg spreads, and glimpses of breast."
**Wikipedia source**

This type of manga is different from the other mangas that I have read. I am not comparing them but I am stating that they are different. I found myself uncomfortable with some of the themes of the book in comparison to the age of the characters. Only for me to find out that this manga is a satire on food orgasms. Which makes perfect sense to me now. Which was not the first thought that came to my mind. 

I must say that the description of the food made my mouth water. I felt like I was smelling or eating the food just like the main characters. The two main characters are great and pair well. I am hoping the more I get into this manga series that they turn into a romantic interest at some point. The banter between them both is hilarious. Both of them are too arrogant to take the other seriously. I am going to read a few more of the volumes of Food Wars and see how I feel and what I think about the series. 

sidenote: don't read this book when you are hungry. 

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