Anpanman was the main character in a picture book series by Japanese cartoonist Takashi Yanase. The series was turned into an animated cartoon series and has been airing on Japan’s NTV since 1988.

Anpanman was created by illustrator Takashi Yanase, who passed away in 2013 at age 94, and first appeared in the “Kinder Story” monthly magazine for kindergarteners in 1973.

TOKYO -- Takashi Yanase, creator of one of Japan's most beloved cartoon characters, Anpanman, has died of heart failure, his studio said today. He was 94.

The previous film, 'Soreike! Anpanman Roboly to Pokapoka Present,' the 34th installment in the Anpanman series, debuted last June, captivating audiences and accumulating an impressive 113,432,810 ...

The TV program 'Anpanman' has been recognized by Guinness World Records as having the most characters in an animated series, Nippon TV said. Subscribe . Digital Print . April 17, 2025 .

We had been warned in advance. It usually comes at around the age of 11/2, we heard, so at 20 months Alena was, if anything, a little late, but when it came it was with the force of religious ...