<p>In the end of chapter 1 of the manga is the only time I know she is mentioned (or more like shown in a picture).</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/O3WJ1.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/O3WJ1.png" alt="last page of chapter 1 of &quot;Shokugeki no Soma&quot;"></a></p>

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2016-05-25T21:00:46.467Z
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Pommes
<p>In the fifth season of the anime, Soma's mother's name is revealed as Yukihira Tamako, and her status is deceased. She's the reason why Joichiro stopped traveling so much and came home - he had to take care of Soma and the family restaurant.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://shokugekinosoma.fandom.com/wiki/Tamako_Yukihira" rel="nofollow noreferrer">wiki</a> also provides some information regarding her debut in the series:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Manga</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Manga debut: chapter 311</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Anime</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>First mention: Episode 74</li>
<li>Cameo: Episode 76</li>
<li>Full appearance: Episode 83</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>

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2021-01-26T06:21:17.453Z
2021-01-26T06:21:17.453Z
JW8
<p>I don't recall his mother being mentioned so far in the anime. Is there any info on her status/location?</p>

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2015-09-22T15:03:55.100Z
Isn't she dead?
krikara
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2019-05-19T06:32:32.050Z
Well, she've just appeared in chapter 311. No doubt, her appreance is inherited by her son, Soma. However, there is no part of the chapter which tell if she is alive or not.
Ukasha
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What about Yukihira Soma's mother?
# What about Yukihira Soma's mother?
Posted by: username_0 on 2015-09-22
I don't recall his mother being mentioned so far in the anime. Is there any info on her status/location?
**Tags:** shokugeki-no-soma
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Isn't she dead?  
> **username_2**: Well, she've just appeared in chapter 311. No doubt, her appreance is inherited by her son, Soma. However, there is no part of the chapter which tell if she is alive or not.  
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## 2 answers
### Answer by username_3 on 2016-05-25. Score: 3
In the end of chapter 1 of the manga is the only time I know she is mentioned (or more like shown in a picture).

[![last page of chapter 1 of ](https://i.sstatic.net/O3WJ1.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/O3WJ1.png)
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### Answer by username_4 on 2021-01-26. Score: 1
In the fifth season of the anime, Soma's mother's name is revealed as Yukihira Tamako, and her status is deceased. She's the reason why Joichiro stopped traveling so much and came home - he had to take care of Soma and the family restaurant.

The [wiki](https://shokugekinosoma.fandom.com/wiki/Tamako_Yukihira) also provides some information regarding her debut in the series:

> **Manga**:
>
> * Manga debut: chapter 311
>
> **Anime**:
>
> * First mention: Episode 74
> * Cameo: Episode 76
> * Full appearance: Episode 83
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