

In the United States, Adult Swim's Toonami programming block aired the English dub from February 28 to August 1, 2021. At the end of the second part, Soma's group of rebels challenges Azami's group to a Shokugeki, attempting to overthrow Azami. However, Soma's group is targeted for expulsion because of their successful defense of Polaris Dorm and a few other independent groups. The second part continues with the promotional exams where everyone is guaranteed to pass if they stick to the curriculum and follow Central's orders. He institutes a series of reforms, including the establishment of a new ruling body called the Central Gourmet Institute, and the elimination of all independent groups within Totsuki, including Polaris Dorm. At the end of the event, Erina Nakiri's father, Azami Nakiri, appears and takes over the school. The first covers the Moon Festival when Soma Yukihira challenges Council of Ten Masters member Terunori Kuga to a challenge to see who can raise the most money during the three day event. The third season is broken into two parts. In addition, AbemaTV streamed the season. It aired from Octoto Jwith additional broadcasts on BS11 and Animax.

The series was first broadcast in Japan on Tokyo MX. The third season of Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma anime television series, subtitled The Third Plate ( 餐ノ皿, San no Sara), was produced by J.C.Staff and directed by Yoshitomo Yonetani.
