Ep 31. E 31

The episode E 31 of Yakitate!! Japan season 1 revolves around a special kind of bread called Corn Potage. The episode kicks off with Azuma and the gang getting ready for the Monaco Cup Preliminaries. However, they quickly realize that their bread isn't good enough for the competition.

Determined to improve their skills, they head to the bakery where they come across a bread called Corn Potage that has won the previous year's preliminary round. Intrigued by the unique taste of the bread, Azuma decides to make it for the competition.

However, the recipe for Corn Potage is not an easy one to come by. The only person who knows the recipe is a recluse baker named Kashino. The gang sets out to find him, but he refuses to share the recipe with them.

Undeterred, Azuma decides to challenge Kashino to a bread-making competition. If Azuma wins, Kashino has to share the recipe with him. If Kashino wins, Azuma and his friends have to apologize for wasting his time. Kashino agrees to the challenge.

The competition takes place, and both Azuma and Kashino put their heart and soul into making the perfect Corn Potage bread. However, at the end of the competition, Kashino is declared the winner.

Disheartened, but not defeated, Azuma decides to continue trying to perfect the Corn Potage bread. Along with Kawachi and Suwabara, he sets out to make a bread that is better than Kashino's.

After many failed attempts, they finally come up with a recipe that they think could beat Kashino's. However, they realize that they have no way of knowing if their bread is actually better or not. The only way to find out is to arrange another bread-making competition with Kashino.

The competition takes place, and both Azuma and Kashino are determined to win. At the end of the competition, the judges taste both the breads and declare that Azuma's is the winner.

Ecstatic with their victory, the gang rushes back to their bakery to celebrate. However, they soon realize that they forgot to ask Kashino for the recipe for the Corn Potage bread.

Determined not to let their victory go to waste, Azuma sets out to recreate the recipe from memory. It takes several attempts, but eventually, they are able to make the perfect Corn Potage bread.

The episode ends with Azuma and his friends confident that they will be able to win the Monaco Cup Preliminaries with their new bread.

Overall, episode E 31 of Yakitate!! Japan season 1 is a fun-filled adventure that showcases the gang's determination and perseverance in the face of adversity. It's a great episode for anyone who loves baking and wants to delve into the world of bread making.