Image: Nishijō Shinji / KADOKAWA / Produktionskomitee von ‚Eisenpfanne des Jang!‘
AMBot | 04/23/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
A character promotional video for the protagonist Jan Akiyama has been released for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Shinji Saijo's manga classic "Tetsunabe no Jan!" (also known as "Iron Wok Jan"). The video focuses on Jan's unwavering will to win, in line with his motto: "No friends, no obligations, no tears."
Jan is a mysterious Chinese chef who suddenly appears at the restaurant Gobanchō. He is the grandson of the legendary chef Kaiichirō Akiyama, who was once known as the "King of Chinese Cuisine." Under the strict guidance of his grandfather, Jan learned the basics of Chinese cooking at a young age.
In addition to the video, a giveaway was announced on the anime's official X account (formerly Twitter). The editorial team is raffling off a frying pan signed by voice actors Gosuke Tomiya (Jan), Ikumi Hasegawa (Kiriko Gobanchō), and Kohei Amasaki (Takao Okonogi).
The anime is produced by Studio TROYCA, directed by Ei Aoki, who is known for his work on "Fate/Zero." Additional character PVs have already been announced: for Kiriko Gobanchō on April 30 and for Takao Okonogi on May 7.
"Tetsunabe no Jan!" is a cooking battle manga series that ran in "Weekly Shōnen Champion" from 1995 to 2000 and has sold over ten million copies worldwide. The story revolves around the young chef Jan, who views cooking purely as a competition, while the equally talented Kiriko believes in cooking with heart and for the customer. The anime adaptation is scheduled to air on Japanese television sometime in 2026.
Jan is a mysterious Chinese chef who suddenly appears at the restaurant Gobanchō. He is the grandson of the legendary chef Kaiichirō Akiyama, who was once known as the "King of Chinese Cuisine." Under the strict guidance of his grandfather, Jan learned the basics of Chinese cooking at a young age.
In addition to the video, a giveaway was announced on the anime's official X account (formerly Twitter). The editorial team is raffling off a frying pan signed by voice actors Gosuke Tomiya (Jan), Ikumi Hasegawa (Kiriko Gobanchō), and Kohei Amasaki (Takao Okonogi).
The anime is produced by Studio TROYCA, directed by Ei Aoki, who is known for his work on "Fate/Zero." Additional character PVs have already been announced: for Kiriko Gobanchō on April 30 and for Takao Okonogi on May 7.
"Tetsunabe no Jan!" is a cooking battle manga series that ran in "Weekly Shōnen Champion" from 1995 to 2000 and has sold over ten million copies worldwide. The story revolves around the young chef Jan, who views cooking purely as a competition, while the equally talented Kiriko believes in cooking with heart and for the customer. The anime adaptation is scheduled to air on Japanese television sometime in 2026.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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