by The highly anticipated anime “Shin Oishinbo” has revealed the voices of its three central characters for the first time. A new teaser PV has been released, featuring Shiro Yamaoka (CV: Yohei Azakami), Yuko Kurita (CV: Hitomi Sakasaki), and Yuzan Kaibara (CV: Akio Otsuka). Along with the video, new still images offering a first look at the atmosphere and character performances of the upcoming series have also been unveiled.
Scheduled to air in 2027, “Shin Oishinbo” is a new anime project based on the long-running gourmet manga Oishinbo, written by Tetsuya Kariya and illustrated by Akira Hanasaki. The series is one of Japan’s best-known food manga titles and has sold more than 135 million copies in total.
The upcoming anime is particularly notable because it marks the return of Oishinbo to television animation after approximately 35 years. Produced by Shin-Ei Animation, “Shin Oishinbo” will continue the story established by the previous anime while introducing a new chapter for its familiar characters.
‘Shin Oishinbo’ returns with a new anime story
Oishinbo has long been recognized as a landmark gourmet manga, combining detailed discussions about food with workplace drama, family conflict, romance, and competition.
At the center of the story is Shiro Yamaoka, a newspaper reporter with an extraordinary knowledge of food. Although Yamaoka often appears lazy and unmotivated in his daily work, his exceptional palate and understanding of cuisine make him an invaluable member of the Tozai Newspaper’s Culture Department.
His life changes when he is selected to work on the newspaper’s ambitious “Ultimate Menu” project.
Working alongside him is Yuko Kurita, a fellow reporter who becomes his partner in researching food and preparing the Ultimate Menu. Their professional relationship gradually becomes one of the key elements of the story.
However, the project faces a powerful challenge from the opposing “Supreme Menu,” led by Yamaoka’s father, the legendary gourmet Yuzan Kaibara.
This conflict between father and son forms one of the central dramatic elements of the story.
Three major characters finally get their voices.
The latest teaser PV gives fans their first opportunity to hear the new cast members portraying the three central characters.
Yohei Azakami as Shiro Yamaoka
Yohei Azakami voices Shiro Yamaoka, the talented but seemingly carefree reporter at the Tozai Newspaper.
Yamaoka is not a conventional protagonist. He can appear lazy, sarcastic, and uninterested in office work, but his attitude changes completely when food is involved.
His extensive culinary knowledge and ability to recognize subtle differences in ingredients and cooking techniques make him a formidable food critic.
The teaser PV emphasizes this contrast. Yamaoka appears serious and determined while investigating the Ultimate Menu, showing that his relaxed personality hides a strong competitive spirit.
His rivalry with Yuzan Kaibara is also central to his character. Their relationship is not simply a competition between two food experts—it is also a complicated conflict between a father and his son.
Hitomi Sakasaki as Yuko Kurita
Hitomi Sakasaki plays Yuko Kurita, Yamaoka’s colleague in the Tozai Newspaper’s Culture Department.
Kurita works closely with Yamaoka as they investigate dishes and ingredients for the Ultimate Menu.
Unlike Yamaoka, Kurita approaches her work with a more serious and straightforward attitude. Her reactions often provide an important contrast to Yamaoka’s eccentric personality.
The newly released still images show Kurita with a determined expression, suggesting that the new anime will highlight both her professional abilities and her relationship with Yamaoka.
Her role is also important to the story’s romantic and dramatic elements, particularly as the characters’ professional lives become increasingly connected with their personal relationships.
Akio Otsuka as Yuzan Kaibara
Veteran voice actor Akio Otsuka takes on the role of Yuzan Kaibara, Yamaoka’s father.
Yuzan is a legendary gourmet with an extremely refined understanding of food. He runs the exclusive members-only restaurant known as the “Gourmet Club.”
He stands at the center of the opposing Supreme Menu project and becomes Yamaoka’s greatest culinary rival.
The teaser PV gives viewers a strong impression of Yuzan’s overwhelming presence. His confident expression and commanding voice immediately establish him as a formidable opponent.
His relationship with Yamaoka is expected to provide much of the dramatic tension in “Shin Oishinbo.”
The Ultimate Menu vs. the Supreme Menu
One of the main attractions of the new anime will be the continuing battle between the Ultimate Menu and the Supreme Menu.
The Ultimate Menu is being developed by the Tozai Newspaper, with Yamaoka and Kurita responsible for researching and presenting the best possible dishes.
On the other side is Yuzan Kaibara and his Supreme Menu.
The competition is about much more than simply deciding which dish tastes better. The menus represent different philosophies about food, cooking, ingredients, tradition, and what makes a meal truly meaningful.
The teaser PV gives viewers a glimpse of this confrontation.
Yuzan confidently declares that the Ultimate Menu is already finished, while Yamaoka refuses to back down. His determination becomes clear when he suggests that the continuing battle gives him an opportunity to challenge Yuzan once again.
This father-and-son rivalry is expected to be one of the major storylines of the new anime.
A teaser PV filled with delicious-looking food
The new “Shin Oishinbo” teaser PV also puts considerable emphasis on food.
The trailer features beautifully animated dishes, including food being prepared over heat, steam rising from cooking pans, and meat being grilled to perfection.
These scenes capture one of the defining characteristics of Oishinbo: food is not simply something the characters eat.
Food is connected to culture, memories, relationships, craftsmanship, and personal beliefs.
The animation therefore needs to make the dishes look appealing while also showing why they matter to the characters.
The teaser combines these food sequences with scenes of Yamaoka and Kurita researching the Ultimate Menu and Yuzan observing their efforts with confidence.
The result is a short but intriguing preview of the culinary battles and interpersonal drama that await viewers.
New still images reveal the atmosphere of the anime
In addition to the teaser PV, several new still images have been released.
One image shows Yamaoka staring sharply at something, giving him a more serious appearance than his usual relaxed personality.
Another shows Kurita with a dignified and determined expression, hinting at her important role in the new story.
Yuzan, meanwhile, appears with an imposing presence that reflects his reputation as an extraordinary gourmet.
The images also include scenes in which the main characters gather together, suggesting that the conflict between the Ultimate Menu and Supreme Menu will lead to increasingly tense encounters.
Although the images reveal only a small portion of the upcoming anime, they establish an atmosphere that combines food, rivalry, comedy, romance, and drama.
A new chapter for a legendary gourmet manga
The return of Oishinbo is significant because the series has been part of Japanese food culture and manga history for decades.
The original manga became widely known for its detailed exploration of Japanese cuisine and its ability to turn discussions about ingredients and cooking techniques into dramatic conflicts.
It also received live-action and anime adaptations, helping introduce its characters and culinary stories to an even wider audience.
Now, “Shin Oishinbo” aims to bring that world back to television for a new generation.
For longtime fans, the project offers an opportunity to revisit familiar characters in a new production. For newcomers, it provides a chance to discover one of Japan’s most influential gourmet manga franchises.
What can fans expect from ‘Shin Oishinbo’?
The new anime appears ready to combine the traditional strengths of Oishinbo with a fresh presentation.
Viewers can expect several elements to work together:
- Detailed food and cooking scenes
- The continuing rivalry between Yamaoka and Yuzan
- The development of the Ultimate Menu
- Yamaoka and Kurita’s professional relationship
- Romantic and interpersonal drama
- Competition between the Ultimate Menu and Supreme Menu
- A new generation of voice performances
- A modern anime production based on the classic manga
The teaser PV suggests that the series will retain the passionate atmosphere associated with the original while presenting the story for contemporary audiences.
‘Shin Oishinbo’ anime release date
“Shin Oishinbo” is scheduled to begin broadcasting in 2027.
The project is being produced by Shin-Ei Animation, with a new creative team and cast bringing the classic characters back to the screen.
Further information about the exact premiere date, broadcasting schedule, additional cast members, and other details is expected to be announced in future updates.
For now, the release of the first teaser PV and the reveal of the three major voice actors mark an important step toward the anime’s return.
With Yamaoka, Kurita, and Yuzan finally receiving their new voices, anticipation is likely to grow as more information about the series is revealed.
‘Shin Oishinbo’ Anime — Key Information
Title: Shin Oishinbo
Broadcast: 2027
Original Work: Oishinbo by Tetsuya Kariya and Akira Hanasaki
Original Publication: Shogakukan’s Weekly Big Comic Spirits
Animation Production: Shin-Ei Animation
Main Cast
- Shiro Yamaoka: Yohei Azakami
- Yuko Kurita: Hitomi Sakasaki
- Yuzan Kaibara: Akio Otsuka
Main Staff
- Director: Kenichi Nishida
- Series Composition: Takahiro Nagano
- Character Design: Nozomi Kawashige
- Animation Production: SynergySP × Vega Entertainment
- Production: Shin-Ei Animation
The latest “Shin Oishinbo” teaser PV provides the first substantial look at the upcoming anime’s characters, atmosphere, and culinary drama.
The casting of Yohei Azakami as Shiro Yamaoka, Hitomi Sakasaki as Yuko Kurita, and Akio Otsuka as Yuzan Kaibara gives the returning characters a fresh identity while preserving the central relationships that have made Oishinbo so memorable.
With the Ultimate Menu vs. Supreme Menu competition at the heart of the story, viewers can expect a combination of gourmet battles, family conflict, workplace comedy, romance, and dramatic confrontations.
After decades away from television anime, Oishinbo is preparing to return with “Shin Oishinbo” in 2027. The newly released teaser is only the beginning, and fans can look forward to more information about the anime as its broadcast approaches.
