Rollpanna

Rollpan's Female Warrior

The female warrior of Rollpan, a complex character torn between good and evil hearts, struggling and fighting.

Quotes

  • I want a big sister...
  • Melonpanna, please, stay with me
  • B~ai b~ai k~in!
  • Rolling Hurricane!
  • I want my bad heart to disappear

Trivia

  • Rollpanna's real name is not 'Rollpanna-chan' but 'Rollpanna'.
  • Popular as a rare female character who uses masculine language.
  • Transforms into Black Rollpanna when the bad heart dominates.
  • First appearance in 1994 TV Episode 300 'Rollpanna's Secret'.
  • Designed by Takashi Yanase, modeled after Takarazuka male roles.

Alternate names

Rollpanna Black Rollpanna Black Rollpanna

Tags

Anpanman Rollpanna Melonpanna Justice Villain Cape Hooded Hero Transformation Gap Character Mask

Profile

Species
Bread Character
Gender
Female
Birth year
1994

Appearance

Overall appearance
Head covered with a mask, showing only around the eyes. A red 'R' letter on the forehead of the mask, wearing black clothes with white gloves and boots. Draped in a blue cape with red lining. When the evil heart dominates, transforms into Black Rollpanna, where the white parts of the clothes and the cape color turn black, and the eye color changes to red.
Eye color
Blue
Distinguishing features
  • Mask
  • Red R mark on forehead
  • Duality of blue and black colors
  • Blue cape with red lining
Iconic items
  • Mask
  • Roll Ribbon
  • Blue Cape

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Conflict
Detailed personality
Torn between two hearts of good and evil, suffering anguish, but usually modest and kind. When blackened, becomes rough and belligerent. Uses 'watashi' as first-person pronoun; when the good heart is strong, speaks politely and calmly. Often uses masculine language.
Keywords
  • Conflict
  • Kindness
  • Strength
  • Anguish
  • Dilemma
  • Warrior
  • Delicate
  • Masculine speech
  • Loyalty
  • Strong will
Talents
  • Integration of good and evil
  • Transformation ability
  • Hand-to-hand combat
  • Roll ribbon manipulation
  • Mental confrontation
Skills
  • Rolling Hurricane (ribbon spinning tornado attack)
  • Tone change
  • High physical ability
  • Powerful fighting technique
  • Transformation release
Motivation
To overcome the evil heart and find true peace.
Habits
When blackened, voice becomes thicker and rougher. Attitude and speech change greatly depending on the balance of good and evil.

History

Backstory
While Jam Ojisan was trying to make her for Melonpanna who had seen a shooting star, Baikinman added impurities, resulting in the birth of Rollpanna possessing both good and evil hearts. Instigated by the bad heart, she opposes and continually fights Anpanman and others, but repeats cycles of returning from Black form when the good heart strengthens.
Debut date
1994
Work title
Soreike! Anpanman
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 300 'Rollpanna's Secret'

Birth

Significant event
Birth
Description
Bread character made by Jam Ojisan for Melonpanna who saw a shooting star.

Black Rollpanna Transformation

Significant event
Black Rollpanna Transformation
Description
Due to Baikinman's meddling, the bad heart is strengthened, and she continues to fight as Black Rollpanna.

Futarini Naaru Incident

Significant event
Futarini Naaru Incident
Description
Good and evil hearts separate, splitting into two Rollpannas and engaging in a fierce battle.

Transformation Release and Conflict

Significant event
Transformation Release and Conflict
Description
Often, with Melonpanna's encouragement, the evil heart weakens, and she returns to the original kind Rollpanna.

Relationships

Jam Ojisan

Creator and mentor figure. Born in response to Melonpanna's wish.

Melonpanna

Sibling

Sister she adores from the heart, conflicted by the desire to protect her.

Creampanda

Friend

Often fights together as comrades from the Pan Factory.

Melonpanna

Sister

Deep bond as sisters since childhood; every battle, Melonpanna rushes to help.

Pan Factory Comrades

Pan Factory Comrades: teammate

Media appearances

Soreike! Anpanman

Anime / Supporting

First appearance in 1994

Soreike! Anpanman Series

Movie / Supporting

Numerous appearances since 1994

Voice cast and creators

Mina Tominaga

Voice actor
Mina Tominaga
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version
Notes
Original voice actor

Takashi Yanase

Creator name
Takashi Yanase
Role
Original author

TMS Entertainment

Creator name
TMS Entertainment
Role
Animation Studio

Related goods

Rollpanna Figure

Item name
Rollpanna Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Rollpanna Plush

Item name
Rollpanna Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular