Shin Oishinbo TV Anime Announced at Shin-Ei 50th Event

A new television anime adaptation of the long-running culinary manga Oishinbo is in production. Titled Shin Oishinbo, the project was announced during the Shin-Ei Animation 50th Anniversary special stage at the ABEMA Anime Festival 2026 on Saturday, March 26. An announcement promotional video was revealed at the event.

The source manga, written by Tetsu Kariya with art by Akira Hanazaki, is a titan of the genre. It began serialization in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine in 1983. The series has been on hiatus since May 2014, with its 111th and latest volume published in December of that year.

Shin-Ei Animation, the studio celebrating its 50th anniversary, has a deep history with the property. The studio previously produced a television anime adaptation that ran for 136 episodes from October 1988 to March 1992. This new series, Shin Oishinbo, will be a fresh take for a new generation of viewers.

Manga Publication History

The Oishinbo manga enjoyed a prolific three-decade run. Its 111 compiled volumes represent one of the most extensive manga series ever published. The series found an audience in North America through VIZ Media, which licensed the title for English publication. Under its VIZ Signature imprint, the publisher released seven themed compilation volumes between January 2009 and January 2010.

The Original Anime Adaptation

The original anime adaptation was a major television undertaking. Its 136-episode broadcast spanned several years. The announcement of a new adaptation suggests a revival of interest in the gourmet adventure series.

An official X (formerly Twitter) account for the new project has been established under the handle @Oishinbo_ch. The announcement video is region-locked, but an alternative link was provided for international fans. No further details regarding the new anime's staff, cast, or specific release window were given in the initial announcement.

The news has sparked reactions from long-time fans and newer audiences alike. Comments on the announcement post range from nostalgic recognition to excitement for a modern interpretation. One user noted the series' enduring cultural footprint, referencing a recent anime that included an Oishinbo reference. The new adaptation aims to introduce the classic culinary battles to a contemporary, and potentially more international, audience.

With the manga's story on pause for nearly a decade, the anime may chart new narrative territory. The project joins a growing list of classic series receiving new adaptations, a trend evident in the related news of other legacy titles like Ranma ½ getting new seasons. The announcement serves as a centerpiece for Shin-Ei Animation's milestone anniversary celebrations.