Soreike Anpanman: Chapon the Hero movie revealed a new trailer ahead of its June 27 premiere in Japan. The anime was announced in February, and it will follow Chapon, a mysterious boy who suddenly falls from the sky and is unable to remember where he came from. He then spends time with Anpanman and his friends, learning the joy of helping others and making them smile. He is also aspiring to be a hero, so he begins to admire Anpanman like an older brother as they confront Baikinman.
The trailer is available below (also on X/Twitter with bigger region availability):
Anpanman debuted in 1973 as a children’s picture book by Takashi Yanase, later growing into one of Japan’s most beloved franchises. It has the Soreike! Anpanman anime by TMS Entertainment (Rent a Girlfriend, SAKAMOTO DAYS), which has been airing since 1988 and has over 1600 episodes.
The franchise is centered around the character Anpanman, a superhero with a head made of anpan (a sweet bread filled with red bean paste). He was created by Uncle Jam, a kind baker, and fights against Baikinman, a germ-themed antagonist.
Source: Anpanman Official X, Official YouTube
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