Pan Dorobou
パンどろぼう
Airing now
Airing now: 4 episodes aired.
- Format
- TV SHORT
- Season
- Fall 2026
- Studio
- Shin-Ei Animation
- Based on
- Other
- Episode length
- 9 min
- Started
- 2 Oct 2026
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Pan Dorobou is a short-form TV anime from 2026, produced by Shin-Ei Animation. The team includes direction by Takahiko Kyōgoku, series composition by Mariko Mochizuki, character design by Mako Miyako and music by Yoshiaki Fujisawa. The Japanese voice cast includes Junichi Suwabe as Baker, Aki Toyosaki as Fake Pan Dorobō and Atsumi Tanezaki as Mysterious French Bread. The opening theme is “Pan Dorobou no Uta” by Junichi Suwabe and Ayaka Asai. The ending theme is “Pang Pang Pang” by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. It is airing now, and 4 episodes have aired so far.
Kadokawa announced on June 9th, 2025 that Keiko Shibata's Pan Dorobou (Bread Thief) picture book will have an anime adaptation. The announcement did not reveal the anime's format. The picture books center on a piece of bread that also steals bread from bakeries in the city. (Source: Anime News Network)
Where to watch
Broadcast in Japan
Episode 5 premieres Fri 18:40 (JST) on Channel 2, 30 Oct.
Times are Japan time. Late-night slots use 24+ hour notation: 25:00 is 1:00 am the next day. Schedule from Syoboi Calendar.
Opening and ending songs
- Opening Pan Dorobou no Uta Junichi Suwabe, Ayaka Asai (episodes 1-) Watch ↗
- Ending Pang Pang Pang Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (episodes 1-) Watch ↗
Song data from AnimeThemes.
Credits, releases and news
Staff
- Director
- Takahiko Kyōgoku
- Original creator
- Keiko Shibata
- Series Composition
- Mariko Mochizuki
- Character Design
- Mako Miyako
- Music
- Yoshiaki Fujisawa
- Art Director
- Chieko Nakamura
- Sound Director
- Noriyoshi Konuma
Japanese voice cast
- Baker: Junichi Suwabe
- Fake Pan Dorobō: Aki Toyosaki
- Mysterious French Bread: Atsumi Tanezaki
- Pan Dorobō: Ayaka Asai
Latest news
- 17 Sep 2026 Pan Dorobō Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast
- 4 Aug 2026 Pan Dorobō Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Opening Song
- 15 Apr 2026 Pan Dorobō Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, Ending Theme Song
- 23 Dec 2025 Pan Dorobō Anime Reveals Main Staff, October 2026 Debut in Teaser Video
- 9 Jun 2025 Keiko Shibata's Pan Dorobō Picture Books About Bread Thief Get Anime
Source: Anime News Network. Full details at Anime News Network.
Main characters
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Pan Dorobou
パンどろぼう
Voiced by Ayaka Asai
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Nise Pan Dorobou
にせパンどろぼう
Voiced by Aki Toyosaki
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Nazo no France Pan
なぞのフランスパン
Voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki
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Pan-ya no Ojisan
パンやのおじさん
Voiced by Junichi Suwabe
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Onigiri Boy
おにぎりぼうや
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Ringo Kamen
りんごかめん
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Airing data from AniList. Last updated 25 Oct 2026.