The Legendary Cooking Battle Manga 'Iron Wok Jan!' Premieres as an Anime! Web's Fastest Distribution Starts July 5 (Sun) on ABEMA! Latest Episodes Free for 1 Week!

ABEMA, the "new future TV," will begin its web premiere of the new summer anime 'Iron Wok Jan!' every Sunday at 6 PM starting July 5, 2026.

'Iron Wok Jan!' is based on the cooking battle manga by Shinji Saijo, which was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Champion" (Akita Shoten). The story depicts Jan Akiyama, a "devilish Chinese chef" who stops at nothing to win, as he tackles numerous cooking challenges. Its unique, unconventional dishes and battles between chefs with intense personalities gained popularity, earning it fervent support as a groundbreaking culinary manga. The long-awaited first anime adaptation is set for July 2026, and much attention is focused on the fantastical dishes and thrilling cooking battles depicted in animation.

ABEMA has now decided to be the first to distribute 'Iron Wok Jan!' on the web. Starting July 5, 2026, the latest episodes will be available for free web streaming for one week every Sunday at 6 PM, immediately after the terrestrial broadcast. Additionally, a free broadcast will be held on the "ABEMA Anime Channel" from 10:30 PM on the same day.

Please enjoy the unconventional cooking battles of the devilish Chinese chef Jan, streamed "fastest" on ABEMA.

'Iron Wok Jan!' Web Premiere Overview

(C)Shinji Saijo/KADOKAWA/"Iron Wok Jan!" Production Committee

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Distribution Date & Time: July 5, 2026 (Sun) from 6 PM (Distribution begins every Sunday thereafter at 6 PM)

*The latest episodes can be enjoyed for free for one week from the start of distribution.

- Free Broadcast

<Broadcast Date & Time & Program URL>

Broadcast Date & Time: July 5, 2026 (Sun) from 9:30 PM (Broadcast begins every Sunday thereafter at 6 PM)

First Episode URL: https://abema.tv/channels/abema-anime/slots/E8gMuXM9nmxVtB

【Work Overview】

<INTRODUCTION>

'Iron Wok Jan!', a cooking manga by Shinji Saijo, once began serialization in "Weekly Shonen Champion."

The protagonist is "Jan," a devilish Chinese chef who will resort to any means to defeat his opponents.

A gripping story where unconventional dishes that defy common sense and super-unique characters that blow away ethical standards turn cooking into magical entertainment.

This legendary work, which garnered a fervent fanbase as a groundbreaking culinary manga, is finally getting its first TV anime adaptation!

No one knows why 'Iron Wok Jan!' had never been animated before.

However, in 2026, the project suddenly began to move towards realization.

Will the dangerous dishes be able to be broadcast!?

Will Jan's outrageous behavior be understood by people in the Reiwa era...?

In today's era of compliance, Jan challenges with the ultimate cuisine!!!

<CAST>

Jan Akiyama: Kikunosuke Toya

Kiriko Gobancho: Ikumi Hasegawa

Takao Ogikubi: Kouhei Amasaki

Serene Yang: M.A.O

Kei Sawada: Takahiro Sakurai

Zhixiu Xun: Taishi Murata

Yuji Kawahara: Yusuke Kobayashi

Hidou Otani: Masuo Amada

Narration: Kenjiro Tsuda

<STAFF>

Original Work: Shinji Saijo (Published by KADOKAWA)

Director: Ei Aoki

Series Composition: Makoto Uezu

Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Masako Matsumoto

Food Animation Director: Jun Okuda, Chihiro Hanamura

Main Animator: Ryuichi Makino

Color Design: Mariko Shinozuka

Art Director: Ken Naito

Director of Photography: Ryosuke Tsuda

CG Director: Mitsutaka Iguchi

Editor: Shota Miyama

Food Supervision & Coordination: Takako Sato

Culinary Science Supervisor: Naoya Higuchi

Music: Tomoki Kikuya

Sound Effects: Masami Baba

Opening Theme Song: Gen Hinaizumi "Kaen" (SDR / Polydor Records)

Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa

Sound Effects: Masami Baba

Sound Production: Magic Capsule

Animation Production: TROYCA

Production: "Iron Wok Jan!" Production Committee

Official HP: https://tetsujan.com/

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