Exciting Updates for the Tetsunabe no Jan Anime!
Great news for fans of cooking and comedy! The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Saijyo Shinji‘s beloved manga Tetsunabe no Jan (also known as Iron Wok Jan!) has just revealed a bunch of fresh details. We’re talking about the main cast, additional staff members, a tasty new teaser visual, and a teaser promotional video. Mark your calendars, because this sizzling series is scheduled to premiere on TV Tokyo in 2026.
Meet the Voices Behind the Characters
A fantastic cast has been assembled to bring these culinary competitors to life. Check out who’s playing who:
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Akiyama Jan | Toya Kikunosuke (known from Chainsaw Man) |
| Gobancho Kiriko | Hasegawa Ikumi (from 86) |
| Okonogi Takao | Amasaki Kouhei (from Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san) |
| Narrator | Tsuda Kenjirou (from Hataraku Saibou Black) |
The Talented Crew in the Kitchen
Creating an anime about food requires a special blend of talent, and the staff list is packed with experienced pros. Here’s a look at the team crafting this gourmet adventure:
| Role | Staff Member |
|---|---|
| Character Design, Chief Animation Director | Matsumoto Masako (worked on Aldnoah.Zero) |
| Food Animation Director | Okuda Atsushi (animation director for Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch), Hanamura Chihiro |
| Action Animator | Makino Ryuuichi (from Re:Creators) |
| Art Director | Naitou Ken (from Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru?) |
| Color Design | Shinohara Mariko (from Kanpekisugite Kawaige ga Nai to Konyaku Haki sareta Seijo wa Ringoku ni Urareru) |
| Director of Photography | Tsuda Ryousuke (from Tenki no Ko) |
| CG Director | Iguchi Mitsutaka (from Atri: My Dear Moments) |
| Editing | Migiyama Shouta (from Overtake!) |
| Culinary Supervision, Coordination | Sato Takako |
| Culinary Science Supervision | Higuchi Naoya |
| Music | Kikuya Tomoki (from Bocchi the Rock!) |
| Sound Director | Aketagawa Jin (from Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen) |
| Sound Effects | Baba Masami (sound effects assistant for Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26) |
Directing and Production Details
Steering this project is the seasoned director Aoki Ei, who you might know from masterpieces like Fate/Zero. Handling the series composition is Uezu Makoto (of Sentouin, Haken shimasu! fame). The animation production is being cooked up at studio TROYCA, so expectations are high for a visually delicious treat.
A Legacy of Culinary Manga
For those new to the series, Tetsunabe no Jan has a rich history. The original comedy gourmet manga serialized in Shounen Champion from June 1995 to March 2000, spanning 27 volumes. The story continued with a sequel, Tetsunabe no Jan! R: Choujou Sakusen, which ran from November 2006 to December 2010 and was compiled into 10 volumes.
The universe expanded with a spin-off titled Tetsuhai no Jan! (Iron Tile Jan) in Kindai Mahjong magazine from August 2015 to December 2017. Another successor series, Tetsunabe no Jan!! 2nd (Iron Wok Jan!! 2nd), began in Dragon Age in January 2017.
English-speaking fans might remember that the original manga was licensed by ComicsOne from 2002 to 2005, before the license moved to DrMaster.
Source
This information was officially announced via animate Times.
