Anpanman

Hero of justice whose head is an anpan

A hero of justice whose head is made of anpan. He gives energy to hungry people by letting them eat his face, and punishes enemies who do bad things with 'Anpunch' or 'Ankick'.

Quotes

  • Genki 100 times, Anpanman!
  • Stop it, Baikinman!
  • My face is dirty and I have no power~
  • I am Anpanman.
  • You are my precious friend!

Trivia

  • Anpanman's head is anpan filled with coarse red bean paste, and the coarse paste is likened to the shape of a brain.
  • Gives energy to others by letting them eat his face, but in the meantime the outer part of his head is missing.
  • Uses 'boku' as first-person pronoun but has a very kind and polite personality.
  • Fights with Baikinman but has a symbiotic relationship at the core.
  • Often depicted entering and exiting through the bread factory's chimney.
  • In movies, there are developments where Anpanman dies, and cannot revive with just a face change.

Alternate names

anpanman Anpanman Genki 100-bai Anpanman Yūki 100-bai Anpanman

Tags

Anpanman Soreike Anpanman Takashi Yanase For Children Hero of Justice Bread Baikinman Courage Anime

Find Anpanman goods

Profile

Species
Bread Fairy
Gender
Male
Birthday
February 6
Birth year
1969

Appearance

Overall appearance
Head is made of anpan filled with coarse red bean paste. Wears red clothes, yellow gloves and yellow boots, and a brown cape, and flies through the sky. When the face is eaten and damaged, it is exchanged for a new face to regain energy.
Height
Approximately 120cm (body structure unknown - variable)
Eye color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Head is anpan filled with coarse red bean paste
  • Red clothes and yellow gloves, boots
  • Brown cape
Iconic items
  • New face (anpan head)
  • Cape
  • Yellow gloves
  • Yellow boots

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Kind to everyone and good-natured, but also has a stubborn side. Devotes full effort to helping those in trouble or the weak, upholding justice with courage and love. Suffers from severe stage fright and is bad at theater.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Good-natured
  • Stubborn
  • Brave
  • Sense of justice
  • Self-sacrifice
  • Curious
  • Stage fright
Motto
The power of justice is not for fighting
Talents
  • Flight ability
  • Incredible strength
  • Regeneration ability that recovers in an instant
  • Power to cheer people up
  • Disguise and transformation ability
Skills
  • Anpunch
  • Ankick
  • Combined techniques with allies
  • Crisis evasion ability
Motivation
To help those in trouble and deliver courage and energy. To maintain world harmony through battles with Baikinman.
Habits
Tends to speak in a flat, monotone voice. Has a habit of saying the catchphrase 'Genki 100-bai, Anpanman!' when in trouble.
Favorite foods
Anpan (own face), Coarse red bean paste
Favorite places
Jam Ojisan's bread factory, Sky, Sunrise, Sunset, Starry sky
Favorite colors
Red, Yellow, Brown
Music
Anpanman's March

History

Backstory
Born when the 'Star of Life' shone down on the anpan seed made by Jam Ojisan at the bread factory. Has had flight ability since childhood, learned the joy and mission of helping people by aiding Jam Ojisan and Meiken Cheese, and became a hero of justice. Continues to hold onto kindness and courage while fighting Baikinman countless times.
Debut date
October 1, 1969
Work title
Children's Picture Book (PHP Institute)
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Youth-oriented reading 'Anpanman'

TV Anime Debut

Significant event
TV Anime Debut
Description
TV anime 'Soreike! Anpanman' episode 1 'Birth of Anpanman' premiered on October 3, 1988.

No. 1 in 30th Anniversary Popularity Poll

Significant event
No. 1 in 30th Anniversary Popularity Poll
Description
Became the most popular character in the 2018 popularity poll.

Expansion of Character Statues

Significant event
Expansion of Character Statues
Description
Numerous Anpanman statues and Anpanman Streets installed across Japan, becoming local symbols.

Relationships

Jam Ojisan

Guardian

Creator and foster parent-like existence. Bakes fresh bread for Anpanman's head.

Batako-san

Guardian

Female staff at the bread factory. Sews the cape and assists with face exchanges, a kind collaborator.

Meiken Cheese

Pet

Loyal dog companion. Acts together in tough situations and helps each other.

Shokupanman

Teammate

Patrols the town together and cooperates as comrades fighting Baikinman.

Currypanman

Teammate

Fights evil alongside Anpanman with powerful punches.

Melonpanna

Teammate

Supports transformations and face flying to enhance Anpanman's power.

Bread Factory Companions

Bread Factory Companions: leader

Anpanman Team

Anpanman Team: leader

Media appearances

Soreike! Anpanman

Anime / Protagonist

October 3, 1988 - present

Soreike! Anpanman Movie Series

Movie / Protagonist

1989 - present

Anpanman (Picture Book / Manga)

Manga / Protagonist

1969 - present

Voice cast and creators

Keiko Toda

Voice actor
Keiko Toda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Nippon TV TV Anime Version
Notes
Representative voice actor. Continuing since 1988.

Meiko Nakamura

Voice actor
Meiko Nakamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
NHK TV Anime Version

Toshie Kusunoki

Voice actor
Toshie Kusunoki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Musical Melhen Kaiketsu Anpanman
Notes
Early stage play voice actor.

Eiko Yamada

Voice actor
Eiko Yamada
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Cream Panman Role

Takashi Yanase

Creator name
Takashi Yanase
Role
Original author

TMS Entertainment

Creator name
TMS Entertainment
Role
Animation studio

PHP Institute

Creator name
PHP Institute
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Anpanman Plush Toy

Item name
Anpanman Plush Toy
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Anpanman Figure

Item name
Anpanman Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Anpanman Stationery

Item name
Anpanman Stationery
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular

Anpanman Related Foods

Item name
Anpanman Related Foods
Category
Food
Availability
Regular

Find Anpanman goods