Shin Oishinbo TV Anime Adds Kenji Yamauchi, Ken Uo to Cast

The Shin Oishinbo television anime has announced two new voice actors joining its ensemble cast. Kenji Yamauchi will portray Mantarō Kyōgoku, while Ken Uo takes on the role of Tōjin Tōyama. This casting update follows earlier reveals for main characters Shirō Yamaoka and Hideo Tanimura. The series is directed by Ken'ichi Nishida at Synergy SP and Vega Entertainment, with Shinei Animation handling production. Themes songs are performed by Yui Makino and Skoop on Somebody.
MyAnimeList News reported on November 12 that a supporting cast pair was announced for Shin Oishinbo. AniTrendz also covered the addition of Kenji Yamauchi and Ken Uo to the voice cast on November 12. Earlier, Anime News Network noted on October 1 that the anime streamed a teaser video, and MyAnimeList News revealed the main cast and staff on September 24.
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Original headline at Anime News Network: “Shin Oishinbo TV Anime Casts Kenji Yamauchi, Ken Uo”
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- Synergy SP, Vega Entertainment, Shinei Animation
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