Takumi Aldini

Takumi Aldini is a major supporting character in Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma (Shokugeki no Soma). He's a student at Totsuki Culinary Academy from the 92nd Generation, and the older fraternal twin brother of Isami Aldini.

Coming from a Japanese-Italian background, Takumi grew up working at his family's restaurant, Trattoria Aldini, in Florence, Italy, where he honed his skills in Italian cuisine from a young age. He has short blond hair, blue eyes, and a lean build.

Personality-wise, he's hot-blooded, prideful, and highly competitive—especially toward Sōma Yukihira, whom he views as his arch-rival (though the rivalry feels more one-sided from his side at first). Takumi is honorable, refuses to cheat in cooking battles, and takes great pride in refining his dishes with resourcefulness and technique. He often uses Italian phrases like "buon appetito" or "grazie" related to his food.

Overall, he's portrayed as a talented, determined chef with a strong sense of valor and a drive to surpass rivals like Sōma while protecting his family's culinary legacy.