TV anime Nabe ni Dangan wo Ukenagara (鍋に弾丸を受けながら; abbreviated Nabetama) has been confirmed for a January 2027 broadcast on Nippon TV, Yomiuri TV, BS Nippon TV, and AT-X. A teaser PV has also been released alongside the announcement of a unique dual-cast for the show’s protagonist.

About the Series

The anime is based on the manga written by Aoki Juntaro and illustrated by Moriyama Shin, currently serialized in Comic Newtype (KADOKAWA). The series describes itself as a “Nonfiction & Chaos & Hard Gourmet Report Anime” — a genre all its own.

The story follows Juntaro, a man whose years of excessive 2D media consumption have left him seeing every person around him as a beautiful girl. Driven by a quest for a “50,000-point flavor,” he travels to cities around the world, seeking out obscure and dangerously enticing food that never makes it into ordinary travel guides.

Teaser PV

The newly released teaser PV opens with Juntaro’s narration: “The more dangerous the place, the better the food.” It offers a glimpse of his chaotic, globe-trotting culinary adventures, filled with unpredictable encounters and irresistible dishes.

A Unique Dual-Cast for Juntaro

One of the most distinctive aspects of the production is its dual-cast (W-Cast) approach to the lead role. Reflecting Juntaro’s 2D-warped perception of the world, the character is split into two simultaneous portrayals:

• Juntaro (beautiful-girl version) — voiced by Uchida Shu
• Juntaro (real middle-aged-man version) — voiced by Mizunaka Masaaki

This unconventional casting perfectly embodies the series’ chaotic worldview, with both actors sharing a single role to bring the character’s dual reality to life.

Cast Comments

Uchida Shu (Juntaro, beautiful-girl version):
“For anyone who loves travel and food, this is irresistible!! It’s wildly fun — you just can’t stop reading (and your mouth starts watering…!). I never imagined it would become an anime! I’m beyond excited!! I hope the charm of all those wonderful places and delicious foods around the world reaches even more people through this anime. Adventure awaits, and so does delicious food!”

Mizunaka Masaaki (Juntaro, middle-aged-man version):
“The story is woven through Juntaro — both the author and the protagonist — as he connects with beautiful girls (fellow middle-aged men) through hobbies like fishing, and experiences a wealth of fascinating food along the way. It’s a stimulating yet heartfelt series. I’ll do my very best to make sure everyone enjoys it!!”

Staff

• Original Work: Aoki Juntaro (story) / Moriyama Shin (art) — KADOKAWA
• Director: Hiraoka Masahiro (known for Kabushiki Gaisha Magilumy)
• Series Composition / Screenplay: Yamagawa Susumu (known for Gokushufudou, Murai no Koi)
• Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Oyama Natsuki (known for Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!))
• Music: Otomo Yoshihide (known for Inu-Oh, LUPIN ZERO)
• Sound Director: Iwanami Miwa (known for the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series)
• Animation Production: J.C.STAFF

Nabe ni Dangan wo Ukenagara premieres in January 2027 on Nippon TV, Yomiuri TV, BS Nippon TV, and AT-X.