The upcoming television anime adaptation of Keiko Shibata's hit picture book series Pan Dorobo will officially premiere in Japan on October 2, 2026. Studio Shin-Ei Animation and director Takahiko Kyogoku (Love Live!) unveiled a key visual, a promotional trailer, and additions to the voice cast.
Trailer & Music
The new promotional trailer highlights the series' whimsical atmosphere alongside the main ending theme song, titled "Pang Pang Pang," performed by pop artist Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
Cast & Production Staff
Two prominent voice actors have joined the production roster. Atsumi Tanezaki, widely recognized for her role as Anya Forger in Spy x Family, will voice Nazo no France Pan. Meanwhile, Kana Hanazawa joins the project as the main narrator.
They join the primary cast featuring:
- Ayaka Asai as Pan Dorobo
- Aki Toyosaki as Nise Pan Dorobo
- Junichi Suwabe as Panya no Ojisan
Direction is handled by Takahiko Kyogoku, with character designs by Miyakomako (You and I Are Polar Opposites) and series composition by Mariko Mochizuki.
Based on the children's picture book series published by Kadokawa since April 2020, Pan Dorobo centers on an eccentric bread thief operating across local bakeries. According to Kadokawa's corporate financial reports for the fiscal year ending March 2025, the franchise emerged as the company's highest net sales generator in its Publication and IP Creation category, surpassing titles such as Sword Art Online and Delicious in Dungeon.
