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Kenji Yamauchi and Ken Uo Join Shin Oishinbo TV Anime Cast as Kyōgoku and Tōyama

The Shin Oishinbo TV anime has named Kenji Yamauchi as Mantarō Kyōgoku and Ken Uo as Tōjin Tōyama. The series, based on the long-running food manga, debuts in 2027.

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The official website for the Shin Oishinbo TV anime announced two more cast members on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Kenji Yamauchi voices Mantarō Kyōgoku, and Ken Uo voices Tōjin Tōyama.

Shin Oishinbo is a new TV anime based on Oishinbo, the long-running food manga by Tetsu Kariya and Akira Hanasaki. Shinei Animation is handling production, and the series is scheduled to debut in 2027. The new casting fills out the voice lineup ahead of that premiere.

Staff and theme songs

Ken'ichi Nishida directs the anime at Synergy SP and Vega Entertainment. Takahiro Nagano is in charge of the series scripts, and Nozomi Kawashige designs the characters.

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Music is also set for the series. Yui Makino performs the opening theme, titled "PROMISE ME." The ending theme, "Akashi," is performed by Skoop on Somebody, as announced alongside the casting.

The anime's production committee has so far revealed its cast, main staff and both theme songs through the official website.

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