Kojirou Shinomiya secured the coveted Elite Ten's First Seat at Tootsuki Culinary Academy, then set his sights on becoming the first Japanese chef to win the French Pluspol Award. However, once he accomplished his goal, Kojirou's culinary skills plateaued. His passion waned without a new objective to work towards.
But in Shokugeki no Souma: L'étoile, Kojirou transforms himself after an unofficial Shokugeki during the first years' training camp. To reignite his love for cooking, he needs to approach his craft with a fresh perspective. By revisiting his past techniques and considering what his cuisine represents, Kojirou hopes to rediscover his fervor for improvement.
