The cooking competition continues to heat up in the anime world. Iron Wok Jan! is getting ready to drop its ninth episode, and fans are waiting to see what happens next in this wild cooking battle show. The series, which started airing in July 2026, has been bringing intense kitchen showdowns every week.
Episode 9 is set to arrive on Sunday, August 30, 2026. New episodes come out every Sunday. For viewers in Japan, the show airs on TV Tokyo and its affiliate networks at 5:30 p.m. JST. International fans can watch it on Crunchyroll, where new episodes drop at 2:00 a.m. PT / 5:00 a.m. ET.
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming episode, what happened in the last episode, and more about this exciting cooking anime.
What Is Iron Wok Jan! About
Iron Wok Jan! is an anime adaptation of the famous cooking manga by Shinji Saijyo. The story follows Jan Akiyama, a bold and arrogant teenage chef who wants to fulfill his grandfather’s last wish. Jan believes that “cooking is a battle”. He uses extreme methods to defeat his opponents in the kitchen.
The show is known for its over-the-top cooking battles and unorthodox characters. The series finally got its first TV anime adaptation in 2026, after being a beloved manga for many years. TROYCA handles the animation production, with Ei Aoki serving as the director.
Iron Wok Jan! Episode 9 Release Date and Time
Iron Wok Jan! Episode 9 will be released on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The show follows a weekly schedule, with new episodes coming out every Sunday.
For viewers in different parts of the world, here is when you can watch Episode 9:
- Japan: 5:30 p.m. JST on TV Tokyo
- United States (East Coast): 4:30 a.m. EDT
- United States (West Coast): 2:00 a.m. PT
- United Kingdom: 9:30 a.m. BST
- India: 2:00 p.m. IST
- Australia: 6:30 p.m. AEST
The episode will be available to stream on Crunchyroll shortly after it airs in Japan.
What Happened in Iron Wok Jan! Episode 8
Episode 8, titled “Malice” (悪意), continued the Chinese Cooking Championship tournament. The third round pitted Jan Akiyama against Omae Kota. The cooking challenge for this round was to create a dish using lotus root (renkon).
Omae Kota was shown as a hardworking and kind-hearted chef who wanted to support his family and restaurant. He chose to cook with eel and coconut. The episode spent time building up Omae as a likable character, making viewers root for him.
However, Jan did not just want to win. He wanted to make sure Omae lost. Just before the judging, Jan told Omae, “Nobody is going to eat your cooking!”. This cruel statement was meant to break Omae’s spirit.
The episode showed that even when Jan is not causing problems at Gobancho’s restaurant, he still represents a dark force that others must overcome. Kiriko Gobancho stated her determination to promote a more positive style of cooking.
The episode also introduced new competitors, including Celene Yang and Omae Kota. The review from Anime News Network noted that the episode had an odd but positive structure, spending time building up characters before delivering an emotional fall.
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Who Is in the Cast of Iron Wok Jan!
The anime features a talented voice cast:
- Kikunosuke Toya as Jan Akiyama
- Ikumi Hasegawa as Kiriko Gobancho
- Kohei Amasaki as Takao Okonogi
- Kenjiro Tsuda as the Narrator
- Masuo Amada as Nichido Otani
- M.A.O as Celene Yang
- Takahiro Sakurai as Kei Sawada
- Taishi Murata as Jun Tomohide
Episode 8 of Iron Wok Jan! serves up piping hot competition alongside cold callous dismissal.
Where to Watch Iron Wok Jan! Episode 9
Iron Wok Jan! streams on Crunchyroll. The platform releases new episodes at the same time they air in Japan. The show also airs on TV Tokyo and its affiliate networks in Japan every Sunday at 5:30 p.m. JST.
What to Expect in Iron Wok Jan! Episode 9
While an official synopsis for Episode 9 has not been released yet, the tournament is expected to continue. The show has been following the Chinese Cooking Championship arc, with intense battles between chefs. Given the pattern of the series, Episode 9 will likely feature more high-stakes cooking duels.
The series has 12 episodes total in its first season. Here is the remaining schedule:
- Episode 9 – August 30, 2026
- Episode 10 – September 6, 2026
- Episode 11 – September 13, 2026
- Episode 12 – September 20, 2026
The opening theme song is “Kaen” (火宴) by Gen’in wa Jibun ni Aru. The ending theme is “Naita Akuma” (泣いた悪魔) by Emu ni Mini.
Also Read: Iron Wok Jan! Episode 8 Release Date, Time, Streaming Guide and Episode 7 Recap
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