Actor Titus Welliver has officially returned to the DC Universe with a prominent role in the adult animated crime series Get Jiro!. The show debuted on Adult Swim on October 3. Known widely for his starring role in Bosch and previous comic book adaptations, Welliver steps into the voice cast of this dystopian culinary thriller as Bob. Bob is one of two powerful figures opposing the series’ central sushi chef.
Based on the graphic novel created by the late Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose, Get Jiro! originally lived under DC’s mature-readers Vertigo imprint. The television adaptation is structured as a 10-episode, TV-MA-rated series. Following its Adult Swim premiere, the show arrived on streaming via HBO Max on October 4. The first two episodes, titled “Pilot” and “Meat Is Murder,” run approximately 22 to 23 minutes each.
Inside the Dystopian World of Get Jiro!
Set in a near-future Los Angeles where restaurant culture dominates society, the narrative portrays a landscape where food functions as both currency and social class. Powerful master chefs control the city’s power structures, and the arts and entertainment industries revolve entirely around cuisine. The story centers on Jiro, a strict and enigmatic sushi chef voiced by Brian Tee. His humble restaurant sits outside the city’s privileged culinary districts, drawing him into a violent conflict with rival culinary factions.
Warner Bros. describes the series as a violent parody that honors genres cherished by Anthony Bourdain, including the samurai films of Akira Kurosawa and the yakuza epics of Kinji Fukasaku. Alongside Brian Tee and Titus Welliver, the voice cast features Alison Pill as Rose, Tessa Inez as Cam, and Courtney Taylor as Cynda Lynn.
Critical Reception and DC Background
Season 1 of Get Jiro! launched to an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It drew early praise from critics for its striking food imagery and ambitious genre blending under showrunners Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka. Produced under DC Studios, the show operates under the umbrella of DC’s Elseworlds properties, managed by co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran.
For Titus Welliver, this project marks his second major venture into the DC brand. In 2022, Welliver made a brief live-action appearance as Lex Luthor during the season 4 premiere of Titans, though his iteration of the iconic Superman villain was short-lived. Beyond his comic book credits-which also include a recurring stint as Agent Felix Blake in the Marvel Cinematic Universe-Welliver continues to expand his voice acting portfolio through this high-profile adaptation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Get Jiro! about?
Get Jiro! is an adult animated crime series set in a dystopian Los Angeles where master chefs rule society, food determines social class, and a strict sushi chef fights for power against rival culinary lords.
Who does Titus Welliver voice in the series?
Titus Welliver voices Bob, one of the powerful culinary figures who opposes the titular sushi chef Jiro in the adult animated adaptation.
Where can I watch Get Jiro!?
The series premiered on Adult Swim on October 3, with episodes becoming available for streaming on HBO Max starting October 4.
How many episodes are in Get Jiro! Season 1?
The first season of Get Jiro! consists of 10 episodes, each running approximately 22 to 23 minutes.
Is Get Jiro! based on a book?
Yes, the series adapts the graphic novel created by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose, originally published by DC Comics under the Vertigo imprint.
