Iron Wok Jan!

What is Iron Wok Jan!?

Iron Wok Jan! brings culinary competition and comedy to summer 2026 starting July 5th. Watch cocky teenager Jan Akiyama pursue his grandfather's dream of defeating Mutsuju Gobancho while clashing with Kiriko, the nemesis's granddaughter. Their battle between competitive cooking and heartfelt cuisine mirrors their grandfathers' legendary rivalry.

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.