Alice Nakiri is a major character in the Shokugeki no Soma (Food Wars!) series. She is the cousin of Erina Nakiri and the granddaughter of Senzaemon Nakiri, the headmaster of Totsuki Culinary Academy. Alice is known for her expertise in molecular gastronomy, a cutting-edge field that involves using scientific techniques to create innovative dishes. Like her cousin Erina, Alice is one of the top culinary talents at Totsuki, but her approach to cooking is more experimental and playful.

Appearance and Personality

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Alice has short, platinum blonde hair with red eyes, giving her a striking and unique appearance. Her confident, playful nature is reflected in her fashion sense, as she is often seen in the standard Totsuki Academy uniform but with a relaxed, easy-going vibe. Her appearance, combined with her lively personality, sets her apart from the more serious and traditional chefs at the academy.

Alice is a bubbly, confident, and highly competitive individual. Unlike her cousin Erina, who tends to be more rigid and traditional in her culinary approach, Alice is creative and loves pushing boundaries in the kitchen. She enjoys experimenting with new techniques, particularly in molecular gastronomy, and is always eager to showcase her skills. Alice is also playful and teasing, especially when interacting with her cousin Erina and her friends. Despite her playful attitude, Alice is serious about her cooking and driven by a desire to prove herself, particularly in comparison to her famous cousin.

Powers and Abilities

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• Molecular Gastronomy: Alice specializes in molecular gastronomy, a culinary field that uses scientific methods and equipment to manipulate ingredients at the molecular level. She incorporates techniques like spherification, liquid nitrogen freezing, and gelification to create visually stunning and innovative dishes.

• Scientific Expertise: Alice's cooking is backed by her deep understanding of chemistry and physics, which allows her to break down ingredients and use them in unconventional ways to enhance flavor, texture, and presentation.

• Presentation and Innovation: Alice’s dishes often focus on both flavor and aesthetic appeal. She is known for creating visually impressive plates, blending creativity and innovation with scientific precision.

• High-level Competitor: As one of the top students at Totsuki Academy, Alice regularly competes in high-stakes cooking battles, showcasing her advanced techniques and mastery of modern culinary trends.

Trivia

• Alice’s rivalry with her cousin Erina is a recurring theme in the series. While Alice is determined to outshine her cousin, the two also share a complicated but close family bond.

• Alice spent part of her childhood in Denmark, where she studied molecular gastronomy and developed her love for experimental cooking.

• Despite her playful attitude, Alice is highly competitive and takes cooking battles very seriously, often going to great lengths to ensure her dishes are flawless.

• She is often accompanied by Ryo Kurokiba, her loyal assistant and fellow chef, who contrasts her lively personality with his intense and focused demeanor.

• Alice’s playful teasing, especially directed toward Erina, provides comic relief in the series, but her teasing also reflects her desire to be recognized in her own right, outside of her family’s reputation.