Unveiling the Culinary Battle of "Iron Wok Jan" in Its Upcoming Anime Adaptation
The anticipation surrounding the impending TV anime adaptation of Iron Wok Jan has reached a fervent peak with the recent unveiling of its teaser trailer and visual, shedding light on the core ensemble set to spearhead the culinary battles in 2026. The main voice cast boasts prominent names:
Kikunosuke Toya as Jan AkiyamaIkumi Hasegawa portraying Kiriko GobanchoKohei Amasaki embodying Takao OkonogiKenjiro Tsuda lending his voice to the narrator.Stepping into the spotlight is Jan Akiyama, a fierce Chinese chef, descendant of the revered Kaiichiro Akiyama. Imbued with a belief that cooking is a structured combat form, he enters Gobancho Hanten prepared for culinary warfare through his strict upbringing in the gastronomic discipline.
Contrasting Jan's philosophy is Kiriko Gobancho, the heir to the restaurant, who champions the idea of creating dishes tailor-made for patrons. Renowned for her delicate knife work, in sharp contrast to Jan's aggressive style, clashes of culinary principles are inevitable. Takao Okonogi, a budding apprentice at Gobancho Hanten, manages to find common ground with Jan despite the latter's gruff demeanor, showcasing his coolness under pressure.
The animation reins are in the capable hands of Studio TROYCA, encapsulating the essence of these characters in the teaser trailer. Accompanying this stellar cast are key personnel:
Director: Ei Aoki (Fate/Zero, Aldnoah.Zero)Series Writer: Makoto UezuCharacter Design / Chief Animation Director: Masako MatsumotoMusic Composer: Tomoki KikuyaSound Director: Jin AketagawaAnimation Studio: TROYCAThe team further includes cuisine animation directors Atsushi Okuda and Chihiro Hanamura, art director Ken Naito, and CG director Mitsutaka Iguchi.
Iron Wok Jan, also known as Tetsunabe no Jan!, originates from the visionary mind of Shinji Saijyo as a culinary battle manga featured in Weekly Shonen Champion between 1995 and 2000, spanning 27 enthralling volumes.
The saga expanded its horizons with Iron Wok Jan! R: The Summit Operations, serialized from 2006 to 2010, encapsulated in 10 volumes. A delightful spinoff, Tetsupai no Jan! by Bingo Morihashi, graced the pages of Kindai Mahjong from 2015 to 2017 across three volumes. The epic continued with Iron Wok Jan 2nd in Monthly Dragon Age, a seven-volume saga starting in 2017 and concluding in 2019.
For further insights, delve into the world of Iron Wok Jan on the Official Website.
Witness the culinary battlegrounds of Iron Wok Jan unravel with its impending anime release, promising to serve a delectable blend of rivalry and gastronomic flair!
Iron Wok Jan
