Iron Wok Jan! Anime Sets July 5 Premiere Date With Full Trailer
The announcement locks in a summer 2026 premiere for a long-dormant manga adaptation, with a noted director attached.
Reporting from 1 sources: Niche Gamer (Anime).
The Iron Wok Jan! anime adaptation has revealed a July 5 premiere date and a full official trailer featuring the opening theme song "Kaen" by boy-band Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. Ei Aoki, director of Fate/Zero, directs at studio TROYCA.
Ei Aoki, best known for directing Fate/Zero, is helming the adaptation at TROYCA. The opening theme is performed by Genin wa Jibun ni Aru, a boy-band whose song "Kaen" plays over the new trailer. The manga, written by Saijyo Shinji, ran for 27 volumes starting in 1995 and centers on Chinese cooking competitions. The protagonist Jan Akiyama is described as cocky and arrogant, driven to fulfill his grandfather's wish by defeating rival Mutsuju Gobancho. The story contrasts his competitive approach with Kiriko Gobancho's belief that cooking comes from the heart. The series focuses on traditional Chinese cuisine without supernatural elements.
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- Niche Gamer (Anime) Iron Wok Jan! anime reveals premiere date and more in official trailer