Ep 27. E 27

Yuichi Kirisaki, the son of one of the heir to the Kirisaki Enterprise, and Shigeru Kanmuri are in their final showdown in the Monaco Cup. Shigeru has managed to bake his bread before Yuichi, but as Yuichi's bread comes out of the oven, a cake emerges. Pandemonium breaks out in the hall as the judges strive to understand what has happened. The judges conclude that Yuichi's bread discharged heat for too long and hence it inevitably led to the emergence of the cake in the oven. As a dejected Yuichi leaves the hall, Shigeru proceeds to the finals against the European wonder kid, Pierrot Bolneze.

As Pierrot is renowned for his "Salomon" bread, Shigeru decides he has to up his game to beat him. He starts by learning the traditional dance of the Salomon tribe, hoping to get insights into Pierrot's methods. Subsequently, the finalists make their way to the hall, and Shigeru starts to bake his "Ja-Pan #4". To everyone's surprise, as Shigeru opens the oven door to check on his bread, some sudden force throws him off his feet, with bread flying everywhere. A panicked Shigeru cannot comprehend what has happened to his bread.

The show proceeds to explain the mystery of the unexpected explosion - steam has a given quantity and, should one add more, it results in an heating explosion. Shigeru, who used too much steam, learns that, regardless of experience and skill, the laws of nature are immutable. The judges make an attempt to taste Shigeru's bread, with the outcome not being favorable due to the effect of the explosion.

Meanwhile, Pierrot is upbeat about his bread, claiming that he will respond by making his "Salomon Mousse," a bread that comprises layers of chocolate and cream, with exotic ingredients like Champagne and Yuzu. However, Pierrot forgets his philosophy of baking bread that relates to the heart. He ends up making mistakes and coming up with a terrible product. Nonetheless, he resolves not to give up.

Shigeru decides to stick to his roots and proceeds to bake his "Ja-Pan #4," which he had trained so hard in making. He notes that the traditional methods handed down from history and experience are fundamental. As his bread comes out fresh, crispy, and with the perfect aroma that represents the spirit of Japanese bread, Pierrot concedes defeat.

In conclusion, season 1 episode 27 of Yakitate!! Japan revolves around the intense final showdown in the Monaco Cup between Shigeru and Pierrot Bolneze. The two contestants are determined to make their mark, but only one can emerge the winner. The episode highlights the importance of sticking to one's roots and using traditional methods while also paying attention to the elements of bread-making, such as steam. Shigeru's triumph eventually leads to his becoming the winner of the Monaco Cup as he shows that the purity of the spirit of bread-making is crucial.