Currypanman

100 times spicier, Currypanman

Anpanman's friend made of curry bread, a hot-blooded fighter who spits hot curry from his mouth. A bread hero who is short-tempered but has a kind heart.

Quotes

  • 100 times spiciness, Currypanman!
  • I'll protect them, I absolutely won't abandon the weak!
  • Strength is spiciness!
  • Leave it to me!
  • I'll show you the power of curry!

Trivia

  • Currypanman's face is modeled after the shape of the curry bread that Takashi Yanase often bought.
  • In the original manga, there is an episode where he is Anpanman's younger brother, but it is almost not set in the anime.
  • He has the trait of getting hyped up when curry is spicy.
  • If he uses up too much of the curry inside his face, he weakens, so replenishment is necessary.
  • Dislikes sweet things and gets sick if he eats them.
  • The title song 'Fly! Currypanman' has lyrics by Takashi Yanase himself.

Alternate names

Currypan-man Currypanman-san Spicy Currypanman Ultra-spicy Currypanman

Tags

Anpanman Currypanman Children's anime Hero of justice Japanese anime Friendship Hot-blooded character Fighting bread character Character song Popular character

Profile

Species
Bread character
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
His head is made of curry bread, and he wears orange clothes, yellow gloves and boots, and a white belt. There is a face mark on his chest. His face is lemon-shaped with black pupils, but in his first appearance, it was designed like Anpanman's face squished top to bottom.
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Curry bread head
  • Chest face mark
  • Orange clothing
  • Yellow gloves and boots
Iconic items
  • Spicy curry
  • Curry attack
  • Curry Punch
  • Curry Kick
  • Curry pack
  • Double Punch

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hot-blooded
Detailed personality
Very short-tempered and quick to quarrel, but sentimental with kindness and courage that does not abandon the weak. Rough manner of speaking, but polite to superiors. Compares strength to spiciness and has a belligerent side. Awkward but caring toward women and children.
Keywords
  • Hot-blooded
  • Short-tempered
  • Brave
  • Sentimental
  • Kind
  • Belligerent
  • Polite
  • Rough
  • Deep friendship
  • Clumsy
Motto
Strength lies in spiciness
Talents
  • Curry attack
  • Freely manipulate hot curry
  • Courage
  • Cooking (skilled at making curry)
  • Combat ability
Skills
  • Curry Punch
  • Curry Kick
  • Kendama magic
  • Double Punch
  • Triple Punch (co-op technique)
Motivation
Protect the weak and fight evil. Fight for justice together with comrades.
Habits
Rough speech and often scolds friends. Gets hyped up when eating spicy curry. Dislikes sweet things.
Favorite foods
Curry, Spicy curry, Curry bowl, Curry stew (also likes milder ones)
Hobbies
Making curry, Combat training, Napping
Favorite places
Curry Hill
Favorite colors
Orange
Disliked foods
Sweet snacks, Sweet foods in general
Disliked situations
Injustice, Weak people in trouble, Betrayal
Disliked weather
Getting wet with water

History

Backstory
Made by Uncle Jam as Anpanman's younger brother, but since it is a manga setting, the sibling relationship is thin in the anime. In another setting, he is said to be an alien from Curry Planet. Lives in 'Curry Hill'.
Debut date
October 10, 1988
Work title
Go! Anpanman
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 2B part 'Anpanman and Currypanman'

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
Appearance in serialized manga 'Anpanman' chapter 15, and TV anime episode 2B part.

Appearance of transformation and enhanced forms

Significant event
Appearance of transformation and enhanced forms
Description
Transformation forms such as Spicy Currypanman, Ultra-spicy Currypanman, Refreshing Currypanman, etc., appear.

Collaboration with Anpanman Train

Significant event
Collaboration with Anpanman Train
Description
Ran as JR Shikoku's 'Currypanman Train' special wrapping train and became popular.

Relationships

Uncle Jam

Creator and a benefactor-like existence.

Anpanman

Teammate

At first appearance, they were strangers, but soon became comrades who cooperate.

Shokupanman

Rival

Often argue due to differences in values and sensibilities, but frequently team up as comrades.

Melonpanna

Teammate

Sometimes fight strong enemies together in movies and such.

Dokin-chan

Sometimes temporarily affected by transformation forms.

Anpanman's comrades

Anpanman's comrades: unknown

Media appearances

Go! Anpanman

Anime / Protagonist

TV anime debut on October 10, 1988

Numerous Go! Anpanman series movies

Movie / Supporting

1989~

Anpanman-related games

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Michiyo Yanagisawa

Voice actor
Michiyo Yanagisawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version (October 10, 1988 ~ present)

Miina Tominaga

Voice actor
Miina Tominaga
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime substitute role (August, September 1999)

Takashi Yanase

Creator name
Takashi Yanase
Role
Original author

TMS Entertainment

Creator name
TMS Entertainment
Role
Animation studio

Froebel-kan

Creator name
Froebel-kan
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Currypanman plush toy

Item name
Currypanman plush toy
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Currypanman figure

Item name
Currypanman figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Currypanman stationery set

Item name
Currypanman stationery set
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular