Series synopsis
Anpan, also known as あんぱん is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on NHK G on March 31, 2025. It ended on September 26, 2025. It stars Mio Imada, Takumi Kitamura, Ryo Kase and Noriko Eguchi.
In wartime Japan, spirited Nobu transforms from a militarist schoolgirl into Kochi’s first female reporter, as she and childhood friend Takashi endure personal loss and struggle to find their own truths amid the upheaval of the Showa era.
Premise
In wartime Japan, spirited Nobu transforms from a militarist schoolgirl into Kochi’s first female reporter, as she and childhood friend Takashi endure personal loss and struggle to find their own truths amid the upheaval of the Showa era.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mio Imada as Nobu Asada
- Takumi Kitamura as Takashi Yanai
- Ryo Kase as Yutaro Asada
- Noriko Eguchi as Hatako Asada
- Yuumi Kawai as Ranko Asada
- Nanoka Hara as Meiko Asada
- Kotaro Yoshida as Kamaji Asada
- Miyoko Asada as Kura Asada
Supporting cast
- Kanata Hosoda as Go Hara
- Nanako Matsushima as Tomiko Yanai
- Kazunari Ninomiya as Kiyoshi Yanai
- Motoki Nakazawa as Chihiro Yanai
- Naho Toda as Chiyoko Yanai
- Yutaka Takenouchi as Hiroshi Yanai
Guest cast
- Maho Horiguchi as Sakura
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 134 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | September 29, 2025 | October 2, 2025 |
| Season 1 | 130 | March 31, 2025 | September 26, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 29, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 30, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 1, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 31, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 1, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 2, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK G |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 31, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 26, 2025 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | ended |