Jan Akiyama
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 5, 2026 – September 20, 2026
- Season
- Summer 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- TROYCA
- Original creator
- Saijyo Shinji
- Music
- Tomoki Kikuya
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 75/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Anti-Hero96%Food93%Restaurant88%Male Protagonist80%Shounen75%Work66%Educational60%
TVFINISHED2026 SUMMER7.5 / 10 AniList score
Iron Wok Jan!
鉄鍋のジャン！• Tetsunabe no Jan!
Synopsis
Jan Akiyama, a cocky arrogant teenager wants to fulfill his grandfathers wish of defeating his arch nemesis Mutsuju Gobancho. When he arrives at the Gobancho restaurant he meets his granddaughter Kiriko Gobancho. Their rivalry is easily compared to Jan's and Kiriko's grandfathers, for Jan believes cooking is about competition and Kiriko believes cooking is about heart.
Should you watch Iron Wok Jan!?
Iron Wok Jan! has been well received, with an average AniList score of 75/100 — 61% of 2,545 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #57 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #16 highest-rated anime of Summer 2026 on AniList.
Of the 8.1K AniList users who started it, 6.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 4K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Psychological — especially anti-hero, food, restaurant, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Saijyo Shinji
- Series composition
- Makoto Uezu
- Character design
- Masako Matsumoto
- Music
- Tomoki Kikuya
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Kaen” by Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Naita Akuma” by emunimini · eps 2-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Iron Wok Jan! FAQ
How many episodes does Iron Wok Jan! have?
Iron Wok Jan! has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Iron Wok Jan!?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Iron Wok Jan! finished?
Yes. Iron Wok Jan! has finished airing — the final episode aired September 20, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of Iron Wok Jan!?
No sequel is listed for Iron Wok Jan! as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Iron Wok Jan! based on a manga?
Yes. Iron Wok Jan! adapts the manga by Saijyo Shinji.
Who animated Iron Wok Jan!?
Iron Wok Jan! was animated by TROYCA.
Who sings the opening of Iron Wok Jan!?
The opening, "Kaen", is performed by Genin wa Jibun ni Aru..
Where can I watch Iron Wok Jan!?
Iron Wok Jan! is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.