TV / Fall 1988
Sore Ike! Anpanman
The story
Synopsis
When a glowing star drifts into a quiet forest bakery, the freshly baked dough awakens as Anpanman, a cheerful hero made of sweet bread. He and a colorful cast of friends set out on lighthearted adventures, using kindness and creativity to help those in need. Their cheerful world mixes fantastical elements and gentle lessons as they face off against the mis…
Characters
Meet the featured characters and Japanese voice actors tied to Sore Ike! Anpanman before opening the full characters page.
Naruto-kun
Supporting | Japanese VA: Nishimura, Tomohiro
Anpanman
Main | Japanese VA: Toda, Keiko
Baikinman
Main | Japanese VA: Nakao, Ryuusei
Spongeman
Supporting | Japanese VA: Imai, Yuka
Dokin-chan
Main | Japanese VA: Tsuru, Hiromi
Cheese
Main | Japanese VA: Yamadera, Kouichi
Relations
Browse the key sequel, prequel, and side-story entries linked to Sore Ike! Anpanman before opening the full watch-order flow.
Anpanman ga Umareta Hi
Side Story
Sore Ike! Anpanman: 12 Seiza wo Sukui Dase
Side Story
Staff
Meet the people behind Sore Ike! Anpanman.
Nagaoka, Akinori
Director, Episode Director
Yatabe, Katsuyoshi
Director, Episode Director
Yanase, Takashi
Theme Song Lyrics, Original Creator
Kirimoto, Atsushi
Producer
Nakatani, Toshio
Producer
Maeda, Minoru
Chief Animation Director, Character Design