Chūka Ichiban! was previously adapted into a 52 episode TV anime with direction by Masami Anno and animation production by Nippon Animation.
The release date for the new Shin Chūka Ichiban! TV anime has not yet been revealed.
The story of Chūka Ichiban! follows Mao, a young man who journeys across 19th century China in an effort to perfect his culinary skills and to inherit the title of Master Chef from his late mother.