In this episode, the continue as Soma Yukihira and his fellow rebellious students from the Polar Star Dormitory face intense pressure from Central, the governing body of Totsuki Academy led by Azami Nakiri.
: Central continues its attempt to "purge" any student who does not follow their rigid, gourmet-only curriculum. The examiners are instructed to sabotage the rebels to ensure they fail.
: The title refers to Erina Nakiri . Having spent years under her father's control, she begins to step into a leadership role for the rebels. Like the historical Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc), she begins to "rise" to lead her fellow students against the oppressive regime of Central. Key Plot Points
: The English dub features the main cast returning from previous seasons, with the rebels fighting to keep their spots at the academy. Jeanne d'Arc Rises - Apple TV
: After passing the first phase, the students move on to the second exam. The theme for this round is a Noodle Dish .
: This episode marks a significant turning point for Erina as she fully commits to helping Soma and the other rebels, sharing her knowledge and coaching them to survive the rigged exams.
: As with most episodes, Soma is forced to think outside the box to overcome the direct sabotage from the examiners, who provide the rebels with subpar ingredients or restricted cooking environments. Production Details Series : Food Wars! The Third Plate (Season 3) Episode Number : 15 (Overall Episode 52)
