Takashi and Anpanman

Anpanman is a Japanese cartoon. 
It started in 1988 and is still on TV today.
Every summer, a new movie comes out.

There are Anpanman theme parks too.
More than 80 million books have been sold.
People of all ages love Anpanman.

The theme song and stories are fun for children and even for adults.

Anpanman became very popular when the creator, Mr. Yanase, was over sixty years old.
His life is part of the story.

In 2025, a Japanese morning drama called Anpan tells the story of Mr. Yanase and his wife, Nobu.

Many people enjoy watching it.

Let’s learn more about the life and heart of the man who made Anpanman.