Go! Anpanman , also known as それいけ!アンパンマン is a Japanese animation kids television series that premiered on Nippon TV on October 3, 1988. It was created by Takashi Yanase. It stars Keiko Toda, Ryusei Nakao and Koichi Yamadera.
Anpanman is a superhero who dedicates himself to the cause of justice, aiding the plight of unfortunate souls. Anpanman will go anywhere to help anyone in trouble, to drive away villains, and to save people from starvation by allowing them to eat his face. What? Let his face be eaten? No need to worry. His face is made with sweet anpan (bread filled with bean jam), hence the name Anpanman. Anpanman's very life depends on allowing others to eat, and once eaten, Anpanman can restore himself endles ...
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Premise
Anpanman is a superhero who dedicates himself to the cause of justice, aiding the plight of unfortunate souls. Anpanman will go anywhere to help anyone in trouble, to drive away villains, and to save people from starvation by allowing them to eat his face. What? Let his face be eaten? No need to worry. His face is made with sweet anpan (bread filled with bean jam), hence the name Anpanman. Anpanman's very life depends on allowing others to eat, and once eaten, Anpanman can restore himself endlessly. He does not look handsome or strong, but he never fears any adventure and is continuously flying to aid the hungry people and the children with difficulties. Anpanman is the hero of the new age, glowing with friendship, endeavour and justice.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 179 episodes.
Season
Episodes
First aired
Last aired
Season 0 51
November 21, 2003
July 7, 2012
Season 1 52
October 3, 1988
January 9, 1989
Season 2 50
January 9, 1989
December 25, 1989
Season 3 4
January 8, 1990
October 29, 1990
Season 4 1
January 7, 1991
January 7, 1991
Season 5 2
January 13, 1992
November 26, 1992
Season 6 1
January 11, 1993
January 11, 1993
Season 7 1
January 10, 1994
January 10, 1994
Season 8 2
January 9, 1995
October 30, 1995
Season 9 1
January 8, 1996
January 8, 1996
Season 10 2
January 10, 1997
October 31, 1997
Season 11 1
January 23, 1998
January 23, 1998
Season 12 1
January 8, 1999
January 8, 1999
Season 13 1
January 7, 2000
January 7, 2000
Season 14 1
January 5, 2001
January 5, 2001
Season 15 2
January 4, 2002
January 11, 2002
Season 16 1
January 10, 2003
January 10, 2003
Season 17 2
January 9, 2004
October 29, 2004
Season 18 1
January 7, 2005
January 7, 2005
Season 19 2
January 6, 2006
October 27, 2006
Season 0 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Let's Start With Anpanman: AIUEO - Part 1 Anpanman and his friends learn about the first letters of the Hiragana alphabet.
November 21, 2003
2
Let's Start With Anpanman: Rhythmic Anpanman and his friends sing songs together.
September 25, 2003
3
Fossil of a Demon and Planet Croissant / Donburiman Trio and Princess Lily
Season 1 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Happy Birthday Anpanman!
October 3, 1988
2
Anpanman versus Meany-Man / Anpanman and Mustard-Man
October 10, 1988
3
Anpanman and Bristle / Anpanman and Breadhead-Man
October 17, 1988
Season 2 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Anpanman and the Invisible Man / Anpanman and the Art-Robo
January 9, 1989
2
Anpanman and the Lady of the Lake / Anpanman and Mudd-Man
January 16, 1989
3
Anpanman and the Slime Machine / Anpanman and the Bread Thief
January 23, 1989
Season 3 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
64
Anpanman and Calendar Man / Anpanman and Konjac
January 8, 1990
65
Anpanman and Fusenkaba's / Anpanman and Namaikinamako
January 15, 1990
66
Anpanman and the Little boy with a pencil / Anpanman and Hammer Hen
January 22, 1990
Season 4 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
115
Anpanman and the little boy Amedama / Anpanman and there until I Kikan
January 7, 1991
Season 5 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
164
Anpanman and Mochitsu Kiman / Baby Anpanman and poultry
January 13, 1992
205
Halloweenman Returns / Anpanman and Koyuki-chan
November 26, 1992
Season 6 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
214
Drinking cold billowing and Yasshi / Anpanman and what's Kuman
January 11, 1993
Season 7 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
264
Anpanman's aunt and rice / Anpanman, the boy and football
January 10, 1994
Season 8 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
314
Sand Devil and the Rainbow Pyramid
January 9, 1995
353
Rollpanna and Halloweenman / Anpanman and the Upside-Down Forest
October 30, 1995
Season 9 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
361
Kun kun and tofu kite / Anpanman's uncle and miso
January 8, 1996
Season 10 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
410
Anpanman and Biidaman / Anpanman and the polishing will
January 10, 1997
450
Horrorman and Halloweenman / Anpanman and Maple Country
October 31, 1997
Season 11 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
459
Hamburger Kid and Ice Queen
January 23, 1998
Season 12 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
503
Mann and SL Yukki / Princess Yuzu and Meronpanna
January 8, 1999
Season 13 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
549
Anpanman and Dumpling-kun / Princess Shirataki and Naganegiman
January 7, 2000
Season 14 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
594
Black Rose Queen and Princess Margaret / To nurse her Yokupanmanto
January 5, 2001
Season 15 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
641
Rice Bowl Trio
January 4, 2002
642
Episode 642
January 11, 2002
Season 16 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
688
Iken cheese bear Anpanman / Hollerman and her dread
January 10, 2003
Season 17 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
734
Rice Bowl Trio and Namida-chan / Panda-kun Iron and Tofu Cream
January 9, 2004
772
Anpanman and Shou Ron Po? / Cream Panda and Halloweenman?
October 29, 2004
Season 18 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
780
Panda and Mochitsu Kiman Cream / Yokupanman and Viking man
January 7, 2005
Season 19 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
826
Madam Nan Man and the Bitter Gourd / Lovely Idol Gyou in your pan and the Raccoon
January 6, 2006
865
Karakurigun Night Yuzuhime / Baikinman and Halloweenman
October 27, 2006
Release
Original network/platform
Nippon TV
First aired
October 3, 1988
Last aired
April 11, 2025
Runtime
25 minutes
Status
continue