Shin Oishinbo Anime Reveals Two New Cast Members
The official website announced Kenji Yamauchi as Mantarō Kyōgoku and Ken Uo as Tōjin Tōyama for the new television anime adaptation.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Japanese Food
The official website for the new television anime series of Shin Oishinbo revealed two new cast members on Thursday. Kenji Yamauchi is cast as Mantarō Kyōgoku and Ken Uo as Tōjin Tōyama in the adaptation of the long-running food manga.
Why it matters
The casting reveal signals that the franchise, which has been on hiatus in manga form since 2014, is returning to animation with a new production. For international readers of Japanese food culture, the series offers a long-established portrayal of cuisine through a rivalry between two menus.
The announcement confirms two cast members for the new adaptation, with Kenji Yamauchi and Ken Uo voicing the lead roles. The previous television series ran for 136 episodes plus two specials, and the release timeline for the new series has not been disclosed.
The players
Shin Oishinbo
A long-running Japanese manga about food and gourmet competition that has inspired several anime and live-action adaptations.
The details
The new anime follows the rivalry between Tōzai Shimbun's Ultimate Menu and Yuzan Kaibara's Supreme Menu, a central premise of the manga launched in 1983. The series is being produced at a studio with scripts by a series composer and character designs by a character designer.
Timeline
1983: The manga Shin Oishinbo was launched by its creative duo.
1988 to 1992: The previous television anime adaptation aired 136 episodes.
December 2014: The 111th compiled volume was published before the manga went on hiatus.
Thursday: The official website revealed the two new cast members.
Culture Shift
The new adaptation returns the manga to animation after the original 1988 to 1992 television series of 136 episodes, extending a franchise that has also produced several live-action series and a film. The continued adaptation reflects the enduring popularity of food-focused storytelling in Japanese popular culture.
Viewers interested in the series will need to wait for a release date and broadcast details, which were not included in the announcement. The manga's existing volumes, including five available on VizManga, offer an immediate way to read the story.
The takeaway
Following a long-running food manga across its manga, anime, and live-action versions can deepen appreciation for the dishes and rivalries that drive its story. Readers new to the series can start with the available VizManga volumes before the anime premieres.
Further reading
Explore more on Japanese Food and the cuisine behind the stories that inspire these adaptations.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Anime News Network.
